Laurent, Sophie’s father was dressed in the jeans and t-shirt worn by the Jester. He was floating alone in the Io Lab getting ready for Round 28. Floating around him were the plastic pieces ready for assembly to host and shoot the balls off mercury. Mall-ik was also floating nearby and enjoyed the weightlessness playing with things he wasn’t supposed to. The angelic boy was enjoying his life as a digital human.

Both father and brother turned as Sophie as she appeared by magic. The young girl wished she was here and she just appeared. She was standing here, wearing the same clothes as in the real world. Sophie did not care about the stupid story and stood with gravity as her family floated around. The Attractor was in charge.

“Sophie,” smiled the pair trying to float to her.

Laurent got there first. He hugged her with all the love a father could.

“Father, I have an important question.” There was a serious tone to her.

“Something wrong?” He kissed her forehead like any good father would.

“In sorts.”

“What is it Softy Pie?”

“The Multiverse, it wants something from me.”

“And?”

“It’s unfair, if I am not helping humans against her, why should I side with her.”

The father knew this was important, he looked deep into her eyes and said simply, “I am ready for this question of yours, dear. Look up neutrality in the Encyclopedia. Standing neutral is hard, it has costs but also rewards. Many things need neutrality. The law, the games all need someone neutral. A statue of a woman with a blindfold is the emblem of law. If you are asked to be a judge, you need to research and understand what it is to be a judge.”

The young girl was drinking the guidance. Mall-ik watched in awe. Laurent was masterful. “You need a role model. I have been trying to find one for you, I thought long and hard. You should read about the life of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg in the United States. This lady defined ethics and neutrality while being able to stay true to herself. If you have time between these games, read about her life, read her work and her important decisions.” A book appeared in his hand, it was the biography of Judge Ginsburg.

Lights began to flash in the Lab. This was her cue to let him play. The advice was perfect.

“Thank you daddy. What would I do without you?” She had the book in hand.

“I will always be here, even if this game ends.’ He touched her heart and her head. He kissed her gently as she vanished.

In the normal reality, all Marilyn saw was Sophie touch her father’s head, close her eyes to see a book mysteriously appear in her hands. Sophie was no longer bound by the rules that governed the Universe. She was a god.