"I know this will cause you pain yet I will say it anyway - I love you." Yeah...I was suddenly wishing Pamela had missed and hit me between the eyes.
"Very well, what can I do for you that would make you happier?" Inside of second. "Clever boy. Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Done. I can no longer read your mind." A few seconds passed. "This is annoying. Is this what it is like dealing with me - this 'not knowing'?"
"Yes and you proved it by the way," I murmured. Several more seconds.
"This is really annoying me. Pick something else." Pause. "What does it prove?"
"You love me," I grinned. "Love without freedom is illusionary. Freedom of thought is the basis of hope and hope drives all endeavors." A long pause. I was a bit curious about what was happening to my body.
"Please."
"No."
"I coul
