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[Martha found herself pulling a long shift at the clinic with Helen out. She felt for the other woman, who had now lost two people from home. But Martha wasn’t going to bother her for the time being. Helen clearly wanted some time to herself, and Martha would respect her space. For now.

When she wasn’t helping patients, Martha tried reading. But she found she wasn’t all that interested in her current book. Finally she sighed and switched on her transmitter.]

[Universal Audio Transmission]

Good afternoon Marina. I’m the Voice of a Nightingale, and I’ve been thinking. Everyone has a story. Stories connect us. Stories helped me save the world once. And while most of us have found things to do, whether that’s attending classes, working for the defense force, manning the various shops, or spending all their waking moments in the library, sometimes it’s nice to listen to a story. If you don’t want to listen, you’re welcome to turn this off. I won’t be offended, but for those of you who don’t mind. Here’s my story. The story of Smith and Jones.

( Story )

[There’s a slight pause when and then she comes back.]

It was the start of a great adventure. Perhaps in a few days I’ll continue. If you’d like to hear more. But for now, Nightingale out.