Dismissed For Lacking A Degree, I Let My Life Speak For Itself – The Archivist

that, Doctor. Any other injuries?”

“Possible fractured ribs. Left ankle compromised. I can feel my toes but can’t move them. You need to know—my son is in anaphylaxis in town. I need to know how fast you can get me out.”

Ortiz exhaled. “The weather’s rough. We’re looking at a minimum charge of forty-five hundred for high-risk deployment. Possibly more—”

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