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@@@@@Fords had seen to that
“She looks the same
@@@@@Fords had seen to that
“She looks the same as any of us,” Fords murmured to Darren“We all have human facesAnd
when she wakes up, she will be one of us, too
“It's just exciting for them, that's all
“The soul we implant today deserves more respect than to have her host body gawked at this
wayShe'll already have far too much to deal with as she acclimatesIt's not fair to put her
through this Bythis, he did not mean the gawkingFords heard the sharp edge return to his
voice
Darren patted him againThe Seeker needs information and –”
At the wordSeeker, Fords gave Darren a look that could only be described as a glareDarren
blinked in shock
“I'm sorry,” Fords apologized at once“I didn't mean to react so negativelyIt's just that I fear
for this soul
His eyes moved to the cryotank on its stand beside the tableThe light was a steady, dull red,
indicating that it was occupied and in hibernation mode
“This soul was specially picked for the assignment,” Darren said soothingly“She is exceptional
among our kind–braver than mostHer lives speak for themselvesI think she would volunteer,
if it were possible to ask her
“Who among us would not volunteer if asked to do something for the greater good? But is that
really the case here? Is the greater good served by this? The question is not her willingness, but
what it is right to ask any soul to bear
The Healing students were discussing the hibernating soul as wellFords could hear the
whispers clearly; their voices were rising now, getting louder with their exciteme |