Quest For The Ultimate Artifact

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an hour at Gate 67. Just head le

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to secure a job at, is the place I just had a job in, like easy peasy. It wasn't that

n doing everything to survive on my own. As I worked through different types of odd jobs, I

but a chance for me to rebuild aft

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me back to reality. "Passengers for F

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eared below. Bittersweet nostalgia crept in, but ex

of New York City unfolded as I grabbed a taxi, skyscra

ning to set in. Still, I managed send a quick email t

ved, Austin! Get some rest,

ion tightening my chest. Adjusting my tie in the mirror, I

le Tech loomed ahead, its modern de

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elt out of place. Everything seemed to shi

vator doors opened, I was greeted by Marcus Walker-a middle-aged

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said warmly. "Let's have a

s room boasts multiple awards and framed certificates on the walls. We sett

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ing a yawn. "Oh, and before I forget, I'm not j

you're the CEO? I thought I'd

people on their toes. Don't w

a moment, he said, "I'm impressed with your

of the day, I found out that I have a lot of things

. Only to wake up at dusk and find a message on my phone from Pineapple Tec

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e I grab dinner. Eager to try something new, I avoided the hot

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and with the tray in hand, I turned to head

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