I started to feel the slow humming inside as the Halo powered up. The woods fell away, and the ground slipped from under me. Jack disappeared as well, and I found myself in a brightly lit room standing in front of the Royals.
- Here she stands accused – I heard someone speak, but I didn't listen. I had no reason to. Why? I've been here before, all my life I felt like I was standing in front of the firing squad. But now, when it actually happened, it couldn't frighten me anymore.
- Here I stand, yes – I answered – I can't hide anymore. I have no doors, to cower behind, there is no darkness I can slip away to. Here I stand. Masked by my implants, my artificial skin. Here I stand in a body that I made to endear myself to you. So that I'd be accepted, and still, I'm nothing more but a Snake.
