Chapter 9“Doctor Silver Ballard, can you hear me?”
“ASHLEY?”
“Correct, Doctor Ballard. I am glad you have woken up.”
“I was—never mind. Is Connie? Is the Magcat?”
“Dead, Doctor Ballard.”
“You, you understand why I did it, right? I mean, I had no choice. They were suffering. Connie could have been in there, somewhere.”
“I understand the concept of euthanasia, Doctor Ballard, yes.”
“f**k it. I never want to think about this again.”
“I do not believe that my report will be enough for the Foundation, Doctor Ballard. You are certainly to be asked about your time on board and of your partner.”
“I get it, ASHLEY. Let’s just f*****g…I don’t know. Did you receive additional commands from the Foundation?”
“I did, Doctor Ballard. I am required to assist you in tracking down the rogue homunc
