[THE FOUNDERS] – [NICHOLAS A. OSTHEIMER]

‘Seven people figured out a way to break free of our control. Barely.

A shame that their minds and bodies broke before they realised their own potential. Seven turned six. One fled. Scared. Alone.

Lock them up and allow them absolute privacy. They can have endless dreams of Green in their Park.

…If they woke up we’d have a serious problem. The human mind wasn’t designed to hold that much power.

Even distributed among the six of them. Wait, wasn’t there meant to be seven?

[Tourism Operative Horus discussing The Founders of the Park of Gaia.]

Oh, uh, welcome I guess. Sorry, this is my first ‘official’ day as a greeter at the main Park of Gaia.

I see you noticed the statues at the front covered in greenery. You wouldn’t believe that they’re entirely grown from a single plant would you? Eh, wood you? Uh…moving on.

The entrance is over there with the rotating floral displays for each Zone in the main Park of Gaia.

Yes, we have two smaller seedling parks but they need time to grow a little. Literally in their case! Something to do with a lack of nutrients in the soil.

I guess all the leftover radiation in the region here was good for something after all that nuclear testing. No, we’re safe. No…I mean it. The Belphus World Government sent over all these inspectors and equipment from the corporations and found the barest traces of background radiation.

This is a safe haven, a Green Space from all the troubles and worries of the world. Me? I live here now. All the employees do. We can choose our own Zone to live in. I prefer hot, humid jungle myself.

Hey, the next group of visitors is prepared to go in! Have a great time and enjoy seeing Cathy Cactus! She isn’t prickly at all! We promise! Have a great day now on the Greenest Place on Belphus!