"That'sss what I will be," he said confidently. "Sssoon."
"It is a dramatic change," Subha said. "When you say you're going to change soon what do you mean?"
He turned his snake-like eyes towards her. "Very sssoon. I have ssome paperss to clear firsst. A week, maybe two and then I go into the pod."
"But that is so soon," Subha said. "How can you have completed your research so quickly?"
Kelwyn waved a hand. "Very little research is needed. It has already been done by another. He will complete the program for me."
"Sounds like a shortcut to me," Hnedy said solemnly.
"I am tired of waiting." Kelwyn picked up some meat from the snack tray. He tossed one into his mouth and swallowed. "It is ridiculousss. I do not need to be a biochemissst."
"Please reconsider," Subha said. "You are not
