Chapter Twenty-Three
January 7, 2230, Neo Southern California Metroplex, Restaurant Strawberry Promise
Jia dropped a forkful of strawberry cheesecake into her mouth. The sweet, delicious flavor made a good argument for why there should be a strategic strawberry reserve on Earth.
They could hold out against all the other Local Neighborhood races as long as they had this cheesecake. Humanity could take any depredation as long as they had quality desserts to look forward to.
She closed her eyes and shuddered in ecstasy.
Erik smirked from beside her. “That good, huh? I know what I’m getting you for your next present.”
“Yesss,” Jia insisted. “There are other desserts in the world besides beignets, you know. Live a little.”
“Beignets aren’t a dessert.” Erik shook his head. “They’re a stap
