- What if this is all I ever was, or could be? - I asked myself. I was free here, allowed to talk, say whatever I had on my mind. - I like this feeling of emptiness. Not always, but implants come from this place. Inspiration too. Could it be that I was meant to be like this? That I wasn't wrong at all? - You like to lie to yourself cyborg, don't you? - Jack stood behind me. I turned and smiled at him. As I waved him closer, his face contorted into a grimace. - Does it hurt? - I asked him. - Is this the reason you were so afraid to let me in? - I remembered you, as soon as I felt you inside. You have changed, but who you were, it never did. The same little girl, running with that evil creature, made with her own hands. No wonder I was so scared of your touch. That I couldn't allow you t

