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The Oval Office
Author: D.twister
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The rotary phone's handset was warm against Marcus's ear, the plastic cracked from decades of use.

The voice on the other end belonged to a woman who spoke in the measured cadence of someone accustomed to being obeyed without question.

"Mr. Chen, this is Margaret Whitmore, White House Chief of Staff. The President would like to discuss your daughter's preschool options. She's currently ranked number one in the NSA's early talent recruitment database."

Marcus'
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