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to get dressed?”
    “No. I need to get familiar with your body to insure your health.” He crossed his arms, and the cameras pointed at her.
    “That is extremely pervy.”
    “I have gotten the translation, and this body is incapable of any action of that nature.”
    That was something. She pulled the suit under her bedding and got her feet into the legs of the leggings. Fortunately, there were two pieces. The top went on without any trouble. She wiggled as she tried to pull everything at once before she prioritized the top. When that was sealed and comfortable, she lifted her hips and pulled the leggings into place.
    She was covered and the top supported her boobs, so she was comfortable flipping the sheets off.
    It took a little effort to get to her feet, but Helbri helped her, and she was soon up and slowly walking.
    “I want to call my family.”
    He nodded. “I am aware of it.”
    “So, where are we going?”
    “To the communications office. If you need a call to make your feel better, you shall have it.”
    He supported her wobbly legs, and when they entered the com centre, all but one officer cleared it.
    Cleo settled in a chair in front of a large screen, and when her parents appeared, she smiled. “Hi, Mom, Dad.”
    They looked at her, and there was disappointment in their eyes.
    “Why did you go into the city and join the Volunteers, Cleo? I thought we made ourselves clear.” Her father’s tone was stern.
    “I didn’t.”
    “And yet you are calling us from the moon, so obviously, something happened.”
    She tried to remember the sequence of events. “I was in the office to tell the recruiter that I could not participate, and then, I woke up here.”
    Her father snorted, and her mother looked disappointed. “You simply needed to tell us that you were going, Cleo. You didn’t need to lie.”
    “Didn’t someone come to speak with you?” She was desperate to find somewhere to start the explanation.
    “Yes, they said that you had joined the Volunteers and were on the Lunar Base. Is that where you are?”
    “It is, but it isn’t... that isn’t what happened.” She frowned.
    “It doesn’t matter. You need to live your life. We wish you well but understand if we no longer want to hear from you.” Her father reached out and flipped the toggle that disconnected them.
    Cleo stared at the blank screen. She was trying to understand what had and hadn’t happened. “No one explained to them.”
    “The Lrrko situation is not for those who are not part of our population. As it was your mother and not your father who carried the genes and he is of no use to us, we decided it was best that they not be fully informed. They believe that you have run away.”
    “That isn’t what happened.”
    “Recruiter Norz indicated that it might cause a bit of rage or fury in the general population to know that we have removed you without your express consent.”
    She turned and stared into the cameras of his features. “You kidnapped me.”
    Helbri bent forward until he was inches from her and she could see her reflection in the lenses. “No, Cleo. We stole you.”
     

Chapter Two
     
     
    Helbri prepared a meal for Cleo, and she sat in sullen silence while she ate. The food was good. It was similar to a stir fry with a weird starch layer that she couldn’t match to anything she had eaten before.
    Their shuttle was flying while heavily cloaked, and Helbri returned to the helm after he had gotten her meal ready.
    She was trying to pout, but there was no reason for her to make faces when there was no one to see them. She finished her food and put the tray in the disposal slot. The eating prongs went into another receptacle.
    Cleo went exploring into the depths of the ship and found a huge exercise mat that obviously was meant for her, as Helbri was a robot.
    The bathroom was similar to the ones she had used on the base, and aside from doing everything in four square feet, it wasn’t too bad.
    Cleo checked out the