Pillow talk.

As their breathing slowed more towards normal, he found himself in an awkward, inquisitive state of mind. It wasn't the first time he'd met someone and had sex within 24 hours... but it was probably the first time he'd have to stick around afterwards.

"Mind if I ask you some questions?" he asked.

"Changing gears fast I see." she sighed heavily. "Go ahead."

He chuckled to himself just a little at her reaction. "Are the men who're born here put into the program too?"

The barest hint of surprise crossed her face briefly. "The fertile ones are, yeah."

"Doesn't it seem a little unfair to the guys?"

"I suppose it depends on your perspective. They get to do just about everything the infertile ones do and more, with a few exceptions. We don't let them vote, but they chose to give up that right."

"You mean they chose to join the program?"

She shook her head. "Long time ago, we elected our leader. Sometimes the leader brings things to a city-wide vote. The men voted to give up some of their own rights because they thought that it would help save the colony."

"...did it work?"

"I guess that remains to be seen. If I have any say in it though, it will."

That was one hell of a revelation. These men voted to give up their own rights... but did they do it for the sex? Or did they truly believe they were doing the right thing? He mulled on that for a minute or two, before his mind began to wander again.

"So why'd you decide to go for the job?"

"I didn't." she replied, "Not exactly, anyway. I got assigned into my position by the mayor."

"Ooooh," he crooned. "Somebody's got connections, huh?"

She couldn't help but laugh in response. "It's a little bit complicated, but I guess you could say that in a manner of speaking."

He mockingly flexed his arms. "Looks like I've bedded one of the most powerful women in the city. Look at me go." he joked.

She rolled her eyes. "Okay Mr. Triumph, you know the rules. Not a word to anyone, you got that?"

He continued the jovial act, mock-saluting her. "Yes Miss Director!" he exclaimed.

She sighed at last, and moved to reclaim her clothing. As she awkwardly donned her clothes again, he figured he had time for one last question.

"Why'd you end up putting yourself on my list?" he probed, tentatively.

She hesitated for a moment, continuing to button up her shirt, before finally replying "Because you're cute." with a smile.

Then, she turned the crank by the doorway from red to green, then pushed open the door, sliding out into the night, her shapely posterior bringing David back to thoughts reminiscent of earlier in the night.

He simply pulled the bedding up over himself, and relaxed into his new bed, exhausted.