NEONOO, or PARADISE IN THE NOOSPHERE. Alexander Cherenov

then: someone always needs to take the initiative. Otherwise, nothing would have happened! Otherwise, we… you… would still be nobody – and not from the «International»!

      I come across a question in the eyes of Caesar – and immediately put my hands to the chest:

      «Excuse me: there was such a song – and there were such words in it: «Who was nobody, that will be everything!»

      «This is a song for our Spartacus!» Caesar grins, causing approving smiles on the faces of Lenin and Stalin. The reaction of all three is in credit to me. Now I can even more energetically the initiative in my hands.

      «One intelligent man once said: „In the world, nothing changes until someone starts changing! And another way to change something does not exist!“ Therefore, based on my ideas about the welfare of each person, I ventured to take the initiative! I emphasize: only initiative, not power! The issue of the distribution of powers is the next on the agenda.»

      The people come alive and resolutely: not for all, but for many of those present it is a question of questions. In the interests of the cause – due to self-criticism and a sober look at things – «I spill on comrades refreshing shower»:

      «Only before it, I would like you to give an assessment of the initiative shown: whether I am abusing or not. This is important, both for me and for the future, not only for the future of our relationship. Believe me: I’m not exaggerating. So, who thinks that I am abusing, please raise your hands.»

      Even if I didn’t think of «forming an opinion», I «formed» it due to only one reason: literate statement of a question. Of course, fools «take fire» once again, it is not: here everything is «wise»!

      «Thank you for your trust and understanding.»

      I squeeze out some more degrees of heat from the eyes of others: it won’t be superfluous, at least, in the future.

      – The next question, friends, is: a form of social order. Believe me, the question of form is not at all formal, as it may seem. After all, the way we see our device, how we «organize», directly depends on the question of power and our continued existence.»

      Above the plain of heads, one hand timidly sways. Of course, I easily calculate the owner: Napoleon Bonaparte.

      «I listen to you, Mr. Bonaparte.»

      And rightly so: there is nothing to indulge in the dangerous delusions of individual comrades, even if I myself am mistaken about these delusions. Well, in the sense, that the fallacies of individual comrades can be worn – and even are – purely hypothetical. I must immediately make it clear possible «applicants»: «here you – not there!» And it seems, that Napoleon understands the main thing: no he is not Napoleon, but only Bonaparte, at least, here and now. Anyway, bye it will not be «proven otherwise». More precisely: until I decide his fate: Napoleon or Bonaparte?

      «Dear Mr. Chairman!»

      Not without pleasure, «I hear myself with a capital letter». Along the way, I repay to my friend: he «complies», as if he was listening to my thoughts.

      «If I understand you correctly, the question is now being resolved on the establishment of the state and the form of this state?»

      «You understood me correctly, Mr. Bonaparte!»

      I re-apply Napoleon with a «face» about the truth of life.

      And nothing: «attached»! And he doesn’t mind! And already «from the point of application» the ex-emperor is embarrassed, not at all imperial, coughing.

      «Please, excuse my audacity, if it is found by you…»

      Well done: keep it up, Napoleon! In the sense: so lying… face in the dust!

      «… but I would like more clarity… Once again, generously, please excuse me.»

      «Don’t mention of it!» I generously apologize to the ex-emperor, using «all my existing Versailles». «No cheek I do not see your question. Clarity is needed by everyone and always… for greater clarity. Hence there is my answer: republic – or a monarchy. Terciam non datur! I hope the translation is not required: „we all learned a little“?»

      «Thank you, dear Mr. Chairman!»

      Napoleon «leaves the podium» «in the dress» of the slavish look and bowed back. Nice to deal with adequate comrades!

      «Whose choice is this?»

      I am seeking through the eyes of a scoundrel. But the insolent and not too hiding: Caesar. It was possible not to look for: just guess. Besides him, of all those present, only Stalin can ask such a straightforward question. Well, well: at least, with a friend, everything is clear… at least, to start.

      «This is a collective decision, dear Guy Julius.»

      That’s right: it will do without the consul, and without the lifelong dictator, and without a victor – and without «and so forth, and so forth, and so forth». Let him tell me more thanks for the fact, that I do not call him a «citizen» – only in the context of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and not the constitution of the republic. It is necessary to put a comrade in place… if he does not stand on it. There is no other method of education. If he hits me with the question, then I hit him with the answer! For the umpteenth time: «terciam non datur»!

      «I don’t know if the staff of the team will satisfy you… or, to be more exact, the initiative group…»

      I Insolent smirking, because I know for myself: it works flawlessly.

      «… but into it… they enter: Your humble servant…»

      Light tilt of the head – so that, God forbid, my words not taken literally. Caesar wisely remains unresponsive: he, who has ears, let him hear! And he already heard me and about me!

      «… my companion is one of the greatest practitioners of medieval Europe…»

      For the sake of «raising the rank» of the alchemist – and he gratefully appreciates cheeks the color of ripe tomatoes. The mention of «Europe» has a beneficial effect on Caesar. He «did not drive» into an adjective, but «Europe» clearly falls in his liking. And then: man all his life he tried to escape from the provincial Mediterranean to the operating room! It is clear: what kind of empire is of the «Apennine boot» with the surroundings?!

      While Caesar «looks good», I go further:

      «The third „member“… in the sense of: participant – is the Founding Father of the Noosphere, academician Vernadsky!»

      There are no fools – even if they were – and everyone is drawn together in the ranks. Caesar is no exception. A man is not in vain famous for not only a strong hand, but also strong brains.

      «Well, the fourth member of the Initiative Group is the well-known – but after you, dear Caesar – the born son of a carpenter, later „Son of God“ Jesus! Please welcome!»

      In the manner of a noteworthy entertainer, I step aside – and with an outstretched hand «I call upon the center» pale red Izzy. Man, of course, didn’t miss anything from my presentation, which I carelessly… but why lie: intentionally – turned into a play. That is, they did not pass by him – for they passed by like in the ranks – neither the «born son of a carpenter» nor the quotation marks in the «Son of God». Looking now on Jesus, I have no doubt that he is ready to give me and by faith, and according to his works – and do it right now. Only one thing holds him back: he needs me – and much more than Paul, because «my number is first»!

      All the residents of the «Birth of Christ» are filled with reverent delight. Of course, the people understand that this is not an «original», but only «tracing paper». But after all, he is not an impostor! And that’s not something «self-made»: «tracing