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II - DANAE
"Colonel, I'm not sure I entirely agree with you on how this situation should be handled." Ryun was pacing back and forth in front of Colonel Tortelli's desk. "I mean, it just doesn't feel right. I don't think I want that kind of responsibility." Tortelli unfolded his hands and placed them evenly on his desk in front of him. "Well, Ryun, I guess what I'm trying to say is that you really have little choice on the matter. When you agreed to work for us, you agreed to finish what you started, and I must say, you've done a great job to this point." Ryun rolled his eyes and folded his arms. "But Tortelli..." In a flash the Colonel was on his feet and standing in front of Ryun. "But nothing, Mr. Sintrella! You listen to me! First off, you will treat me with the respect I deserve, secondly, you will finish this job, even if it kills you!" Ryun was taken aback at the speed and emotion put into the Colonels actions. "I'm sorry, sir. It's just I find sending thousands of people to their deaths without a reason or fair explanation puts a large burden on my conscience, and I'm not sure I can handle that." The Colonel turned to walk away. As he was walking, he stopped and turned his head back toward Ryun. "Well, handle it", he said, and continued to walk away. DANAE's screen flickered to life for a brief moment, and she looked down upon Ryun. "Don't be afraid, Ryun, it really isn't what you say it is. I promise I can care just like a human being could. I understand what you're going through." Ryun was still upset from Tortelli's treating him like a child, and frowned at DANAE. "You can never be human. You're just a machine, and that's all you'll ever be." he said deeply, and walked away. Alone in the large echoey room, DANAE's screen fizzled out.
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