Making a Decision & Arieh Receiving the News

Inside the simulated universe.

Aron quickly turned to Nova and asked for her opinion on how to handle the dictator's demand, saying, "What do you suggest?"

{I don't see any difference in agreeing to the condition or not doing so,} Nova said nonchalantly as she materialized chairs and a table for them to sit on during the remainder of their conversation.

"What do you mean?" Aron asked curiously as he sat on one of the chairs that Nova had materialized for them.

{How long do you think it will take to buy and combine the companies into a unified operation?} Nova asked, as she conjured a tea pot and cups, poured tea into them, and pushed one towards Aron to drink.

"About three months at the earliest," Aron answered after taking a sip of the delicious tea.

Nova took a sip of the tea before asking, {After the completion of the company acquisitions, how long do you think it will take for the revolution to be complete?}