Galactic Lebensraum

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A range of mountains towered over a beautiful alpine valley. Below the forested escarpments a lake glowed, its calm waters stretching far into the distance. Konrad lay amongst the tall wild flowers and grasses which filled the meadow high above the beautiful backdrop. A butterfly appeared before him, its wings shimmering like oil on water. He followed the butterfly as it flew across the meadow, stopping occasionally as it did to land upon a bright flower and suckle upon the nectar within.

For a few moments the little insect continued its merry dance until it appeared to stop mid-air and change direction. It headed towards another figure, who like Konrad, lay amongst the swaying grass. Flowers decorated the woman’s long black hair and a relaxed smile dominated her face. She too watched the butterfly, her hypnotic green eyes drawing the little creature towards her until eventually it landed on her out-stretched hand, fanning its wings slowly as it rested on her elegant fingers. After a moment it flew away again, playfully circling around the laughing woman as it left.

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