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The Journals of Raymond Brooks 11
thanks….so why did you?" Daina asked.
“I was hiding in plain sight, with that whole ‘World's smartest

person’ routine. But the fact of the matter is that we are not
alone; as in humans are far from being the only sapient species
out there. And some things are uninterested in emancipation,
peace or even world domination,” Jaunee replied.
“So you're telling us this in preparation for … the apocalypse?”
The interviewer asked.
“It doesn't have to escalate that far. My step-father Raymond;
he wrote a Journal as a way to reveal us to the general public —
to show that there is no reason to panic; we've lived alongside

of you since the dawn of mankind and you're all still here
thriving. He believes humanity is mature enough to know the
truth.” Jaunee explained.
“Wait, are you implying we’ll be causing the apocalypse?”
Daina asked, deeply troubled.
“Once you know what's going on, with your advanced
weaponry, you hold the power and the responsibility to make a

difficult choice.” Jaunee explained.
"What choice is that?" She asked.
"Will you destroy us, then be destroyed by what may come
next, or will you stand with us, bravely forging a future. We
have so much to offer…I have so much to offer. I can open new
horizons for scientific and medical advancement. I can teach
you so many things that were lost to the pages of history. I've
been to places you couldn't even imagine. The children of Adam
and Lilith can finally forge a covenant together. Resolving strife

born before our days in the sun. We could have peace!" Jaunee
said passionately, and concentrated deeply. While she hated
manipulating minds, there was too much at stake. For this to
work, the interviewer had to focus on the positive.