Given Time, There Will Be Peace by Sarah Hovorka

[Glitch]

Agent Rodriguez peered through the glass window of the cell door. She preferred not to think of it as a cell but that was the descriptor that fit despite the extravagant furnishings inside. Plush furniture, modern media tech, well-stocked bookcases, and a private bath couldn’t disguise the windowless walls or barred door. Less noticeable, but where the reclining prisoner’s eyes were locked, was the time stream buffering device. It was affixed to the faux chimney column and secured the prisoner in time as well as space.

“He’s been completely silent this time?” Rodriguez asked Agent Webb, the guard on today’s rotation. Rodriguez was distinctly aware of Agent Markham behind her, hanging on her every word.

“Other than thanking me for the food, yes. Even while he slept, no mutterings. He appears—” Webb was suddenly silent.

Rodriguez pulled away from the door and turned towards the older agent. “Yes?”

“Peaceful. He appears peaceful.”

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[The Judge]

I'm sure regular readers of the magazine -- and irregular ones, come to that!! -- will want to welcome Sarah.

This was her first story for Kraxon, but I'm sure it won't be the last!

 

[Juliana]

Great story Sarah!

 

[johnnyjet]

Nice one! Well done, Sarah!