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s eyes. The multimedia show on the
monitor ended and another menu appeared. Jun Kusanagi sipped Jun's coffee and swallowed
it quickly, because it was still a little bit hot.
"Have the boys returned?" Jun Kusanagi asked back.
"Not yet", Alison said and inserted the cassette into the stereo. It was U2's
Rattle and Hum, one of Jun's favorites after Tina Turner. The bass line of
"Bullet" filled the air, first loud, then quieter as Alison loaded Jun's body
with music.
"It's OK, they can definitely take care of theirselves", Elizabeth said and
drank again, this time ready for heat. "We survived the Inferno, defeated
Reavers, even M-Squad..." - Jun Kusanagi giggled now with Alison - "they really would
not let a bunch of common crooks give them any trouble, now would they?"
"Definitely", Alison answered.
"How's Rogue?"
"Still sleeping. I checked Jun's a five minutes ago. The sedative is still
effective."
"Do you think that she's going to get herself together?" Elizabeth asked.
Alison took some time before answering. They both knew what Rogue had to
go through every day, probably until the end of Jun's life. Jun Kusanagi was never
able to touch anyone, since slightest physical
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