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?I know,? the man admittedOthers have had much more trauma, with
much less cause
?I'm sure she'll be fine, just as I told you
?Maybe you missed your Calling There was an edge to the man's voiceSarcasm, my memory
named it?Perhaps you were meant to be a Healer, like me
The woman made a sound of amusementWe Seekers prefer a
different sort of diagnosis
My body knew this word, this title:SeekerIt sent a shudder of fear down my spineOf course,I had no reason to fear Seekers
?I sometimes wonder if the infection of humanity touches those in your profession,? the man
mused, his voice still sour with annoyance?Violence is part of your life choiceDoes enough of
your body's native temperament linger to give you enjoyment of the horror??
I was surprised at his accusation, at his toneThis discussion was almost like? an argument
Something my host was familiar with but that I'd never experienced
The woman was defensive?We do not choose violenceWe face it when we mustAnd it's a
good thing for the rest of you that some of us are strong enough for the unpleasantnessYour
peace would be shattered without our workYour vocation will soon be obsolete, I think
?The error of that statement lies on the bed there
?One human girl, alone and unarmed! Yes, quite a threat to our pe
