[He is speaking to the collection of minds, the unnumbered collection that forms the consensus housed - only in piece - in the body of Cathaway. It is difficult to be bothered by something which feels very necessary; is he bothered by breathing? By seeing with his eyes? Is he bothered by the touch of his hand against smooth, natural surface?
But she will allow a concession. She is not so unkind as to ignore what he means; Cathaway touches a hand to below her throat, the fine gold chain and its charms at her wrist jingling pleasantly.]
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[He is speaking to the collection of minds, the unnumbered collection that forms the consensus housed - only in piece - in the body of Cathaway. It is difficult to be bothered by something which feels very necessary; is he bothered by breathing? By seeing with his eyes? Is he bothered by the touch of his hand against smooth, natural surface?
But she will allow a concession. She is not so unkind as to ignore what he means; Cathaway touches a hand to below her throat, the fine gold chain and its charms at her wrist jingling pleasantly.]
But this one once did. We must all adapt.