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@@@@@ ?I'm afraid it's too much for her,? one saidThe voice was soft but deep, male?Too much for anyoneSuch violence!? The tone spoke of revulsion ?She screamed only once,? said a higher, reedy, female voice, pointing this out with a hint of glee, as if she were winning an argument ?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 must