"I know," I whispered. "When their grandparents first descended from space on Marble, they had left Earth in a hurry.There was massive fighting and bloodshed and disagreement; factions. They almost didn't make it; it almost ended in those first few months. I know gov. did it for the good of the group. But were they right? I still often have dreams of longing for my parents---."

"All true, Mica. But really, what do you really know about these families you see and envy? ...