Miles was at his desk watching a video for his online physics class. The video was about quantum physics, alternate realities and featured the head scientist of some brain trust called "Alchemax" and Miles was doing his best to try and pay attention but the view outside was way more interesting.
And that's when his phone rang. Seeing who it was, Miles sighed and answered.
( Hi Dad. )Miles hung up and looked out the window. From his vantage point he could see the the bridge that led to the mainland. Without much thought he hit another number on his phone. “Hey. Uncle Aaron? It’s Miles. Listen, can I come over to hang out this weekend? I just need to get a break from this place. You know what I mean?”
This time the sound at the other end of the phone was cheerful. Welcoming. Understanding. Miles smiled in relief. “Thanks, Uncle Aaron. I’ll see you Saturday.”
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