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―Nikki, follow me, emergency!, Vaughan yelled as he passed Nikki's office without stopping.
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She sighed, and jogged to catch up with him.
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―What's up?
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―Meadowlark protesters over by the Barns, looks like it's gonna get violent. We need Calvin to do something about it.
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Nikki groaned.
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―Goddamn religious fanatics, she murmured under her breath.
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He nodded.
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Adam was going through some files, and protested as Nikki and Vaughan walked by his desk and made for Calvin's door.
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―He's busy, Nikki. He said to keep everyone out.
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Nikki stopped, and gave Adam a firm glare until he dropped eye contact and retreated to his busy work, leaving Nikki and Vaughan to walk into Calvin's office.
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Calvin started when they walked in, and set down the book he had been reading.
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― I thought I'd asked Adam to minimise interruptions, Calvin said.
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He sighed after a moment and gestured for them to sit down.
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―Sorry for the interruption Calvin, Vaughan said, it's the Meadowlarkers protesting by the East Side.
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They're lining up with torches, and there are some refugees making a counter demonstration.
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It's looking like it could get violent.
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―Where's the City Guard? Nikki asked. This seems like a local issue, not something that needs the President.
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Vaughan hesitated, in what Nikki thought was a particularly despondent way.
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―There's some guards there, but they've basically stepped aside.
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I think the protesters have avoided doing anything too drastic while they're there, but half the City Guard is part of the Meadowlark flocks.
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―For fuck's sake! Nikki yelled. You didn't think to lead with that?
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Nikki opened her mouth to continue to yell at Vaughan, but Calvin raised a hand and she stopped and tooko a deep breath.
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―Sorry Vaughan, she forced herself to say.
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He nodded in acceptance.
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―We need to send in the Presidential Guard to clear the protest, as soon as possible. Show that we're serious about protecting the Barns.
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Nikki groaned again.
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―Absolutely not!
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