[That was a pain that had nothing to do with his ribs or heart. Even as prepared Aral and Cordelia had been all of their lives, no one is quite ready to outlive their children. No one is ever ready.]
Anything is better than that.
[It was a reflex, reaching towards Miles... but it was like the edge of the bed was some force field. His hand settled back on the bedding.]
Tell me something about that. The planet. Your mother is itching. I imagine if I hadn't gotten this little setback she'd want to be right out there.
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Anything is better than that.
[It was a reflex, reaching towards Miles... but it was like the edge of the bed was some force field. His hand settled back on the bedding.]
Tell me something about that. The planet. Your mother is itching. I imagine if I hadn't gotten this little setback she'd want to be right out there.