Science is a method, not a religion, yet it can be just as close-minded. Open minds here Claire. Always open minds. Question everything, accept nothing as fact until you prove it for yourself.
Rachel CaineIt's an illusion, control," Naomi said. "You ought to understand that by now, young Claire. We are never in control of our destinies, even the strongest of us. All we can hope to do is not be too badly damaged by events.
Rachel CaineEve hugged her, hard. โItโs beautiful,โ she said. โWhat happened to the old frosting?โ Shane, sitting at the table, raised his hand. โTook one for the team.โ โJesus, you ate it? All of it?โ โNah.โ He held up the bowl that was sitting in front of him. There was still about half a cup left. โCouldnโt finish it all.โ Eve blinked and looked at Claire, who shrugged and said, โI always thought he was sweet.
Rachel CaineYou have not been sticking your dirty fingers in my sauce,โโ Eve said, and pointed her wooden spoon at him. He quickly took the finger out of his mouth. โโFirst off, theyโre not dirty. I licked them first.
Rachel CaineDammit, Michael, get out of my room, you pervert!โ Could you even be a pervert if you were dead? She supposed you could, if you had a working body half the time. โI swear, Iโm going to start taking my clothes off!โ The cold spot stayed resolutely put until she got the hem of her T-shirt all the way up to her bra line, and then faded away. โChicken,โ she said, and paced the room, back and forth.
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