As usual, Lana spoke for the group when the
silence was broken. What she had to say was nothing more than I already knew.
The content of her words was harsh, based in the reality of the situation, but
her voice was gentle, showing a depth of compassion I'd not expected from my
court as a whole.
Acting as one, the group guided me to a
nearby cluster of furniture where we sat. Lana, supported and encouraged by the
others, spoke to me, in a low, quiet, voice. There was a hint of urgency as she
stammered in her effort to begin. She finally took a deep breath, and dove in.
"All of us are aware of the bond that
has grown between you and Lisa. In our turns we have spoken with her, and are
beginning to understand there may be value in the old idea of men and women
coupling together exclusively."
"However, even if we believed that men
and women should join together for life, our situation precludes allowing you
and Lisa to deny our species the chance to survive by doing so right now. For
this reason Lisa is, leaving our company. In time you and she may again be
together. She has told us that is what she wishes to have happen, but for now,
there is a greater need, and she has agreed with us, making the choice to
go."
My anger and violent response must have been
expected. As I rose and began to lash out at the five who were near me, a voice
from the hall arrested my actions.
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