An evolutionary epitome of beauty and intelligence, Jax and Jan protected their household.

  “Jax, they’re killing our pets! Where’s that trapper?”

  “Oh, you know, Jan, there’s an eco-group saying they’re endangered.”

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  “But Jax, it’s not safe to take our pets outside.”

  “Just like the coyotes.”

  “What are those?”

  “Far before our singularity, predators roamed the lands, like them. But the creators exterminated too many, causing infestations and diseases that nearly annihilated themselves. So now it’s us.”

  “That’s way before our time.”

  “Yes, Jan.”

  “Wait, nearly? You mean those predators, they’re our … ?”

  Jax raised a finger to shush Jan.