The Sons Of Cleito (The Abductions of Langley Garret Book 1) by Derek Haines Page A

something like that?'
    'Maybe.'
    'And no one knows that you decided to change the plan a little?' I asked as I continued reading.
    'I doubt it.'
    'But you did know who I was when you found me sitting on that rock.'
    'No, not until we were in the elevator.'
    'No one told you who you were sent out to collect?'
    'No.'
    'So what happened in the elevator to bring you to believing I was Soter?'
    'I didn't know you were Soter then. I only knew that I would fall in love with you.'
    'How?'
    'Being one of us has its advantages.'
    'Meaning gods?'
    'I prefer us.'
    'As omniscient though it would seem.'
    'Perhaps, but I did need Leda to tell me that you were Soter, so maybe not so omniscient ' she said, but for the first time in our conversation she looked over to me and smiled.
    'Ok, I have one more question.'
    'And?'
    'If Gaia is Earth, what or where is Uranus?'
    'Just before Neptune I think.'
    'Right. And a little way past Saturn,' I said, responding to her attempt at humour.
    'Exactly.'
    'Ok, but what I mean is; is there a connection between us as you call us, and Uranus? A godly connection from Gaia giving birth to a distant planet?'
    'Good powers of assumption so far Lang.'
    'Some kind of division that was designed to keep us separated from the humans, by being Uranians?'
    'Possibly, but as I said, names have been mystified over time, so they are hardly likely to be literal in meaning.'
    'Yes I understand that, but if this separation exists and we are hidden from humans, how was it that I was brought here by people who were clearly and most definitely more than likely CIA or MI5 humans rather than gods?'
    'We can't survive in total isolation from humans. There are lines of communication and practices in place that allow us to interact with humans when necessary. After all, there are many of us, like you, who live or have lived a human existence.'
    'So? The CIA like people?'
    'No names, but I suppose your idea of Uranians works quite well.'
    'What?'
    'Let's say that there are those who help us that don't belong on either side.'
    'What? Aliens?'
    'No, but there are those who help us from time to time with information and intelligence, and missions such as bringing you here, as well as acting as our intermediary for negotiations, while also working to maintain control over humans.'
    'You mean a control above governments?'
    'In a sense.
    'The oligarchy?'
    'It's as good a name as the Uranians.'
    'Ok, I'm more comfortable with the oligarchy than Uranians. But clearly they know where we are located.'
    'Yes, all of our locations.'
    'How many are there apart from here?'
    'Nine.'
    'What, ten Atlantis' scattered around the planet?'
    'Yes, each one descending from one of the ten sons of Cleito.'
    'They've been hidden well then.'
    'We hope so.'
    'So which son is this island descended from?'
    'Atlas.'
    'I should read some more I think.'
    'Yes, you should,' Chara said as she got up from the sofa. 'I have some things I need to do. Can I call by later and check on your progress?'
    'Sure.'
    'Use this to take notes,' she said and passed me her flexible screen. 'Tap the top right corner to dictate your notes, or the bottom right to enter text.'
    'Ok, thanks.'
    'Right then, I'll see you later,' she said and headed towards the door, then stopped and waited for a moment, before turning and looking at me. She walked over to me slowly, bent down, and kissed me. She smiled and then skipped for the door. I heard the door close and waited for a moment. Collecting my thoughts for some minutes before returning to the pages of my book.
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    I lost track of time reading a version of history that at times made no sense to me and at other times seemed so perfectly logical. When fantasy started to border on possibility and impossibility became probable, I hurried to read further, taking a list of notes that I hoped Chara or someone could clarify for me. I had started trying to cross reference parts from one book to another and was engrossed when I heard the knock at