A few weeks after arriving to the Continental City, Kira didn't seem to get tired of that place. Before long, she immersed herself in its culture and customs. She was fascinated by Senator Jalene, a woman so wise and beautiful that welcomed her with enthusiasm, without asking where she came from or who she was - all that mattered was that Nichol loved her and she was with him. Marriages were very different in the Continental City. People were free to relate and have children with whomever they want, but all children are taken on by the couple, no matter what. The senator's children were so different for that; some were hers, some were her husband's and others were from both of them - and none of that seemed to matter. They never used the word mistress, just a partner or companion, since un
