She checked a little clock on the nightstand, a wedding gift from her mother — clocks were one of the few mechanical pieces allowed. Half an hour until the train left. No suitcase in hand and still wearing yesterday's clothes, she walked to the station with short steps.

With free rides for residents, this simple and effective station was purposefully built so that everyone had it as close to their house as possible. The wooden structure was spacious, supported by parallel pillars made of an amalgamation of different crystal gemstones and a metal roof that, in summertime, turned one's waiting time into a reversal barbecue — experiencing empathy towards the food being cooked. At least there were more seats than possible passengers, so the pain could be endured while not making it harder for everyone else.

 

With free rides for residents, this simple and effective station was purposefully built so that everyone had it as close to their house as possible. The wooden structure was spacious, supported by parallel pillars made of an amalgamation of different crystal gemstones and a metal roof that, in summertime, turned one's waiting time into a reversal barbecue — experiencing empathy towards the food being cooked. At least there were more seats than possible passengers, so the pain could be endured while not making it harder for everyone else.

Luna arrived shortly before the train, joining the group's usual silence. The people chosen to live in the fields knew each other by now, yet the palpable atmosphere suggested a strong lack of interest in small talk enjoyed by all.