> > > > > >"The same thing I've suggested from the beginning," he told her softly. > >"That you sever the bond. Short of that... you need more rest. And some > >fortification. Is there anyone who can help you... with the strain of the > >bond?" > > She shook her head. "The ability to Bond is actually a genetic mutation. > Venasians who can actually Bond are rare and trained from an early age. And > then, because it's a mutation in the telepathic centers, it's impossible to > share a Bond with someone because that would require a perfect match of > thought patterns. > "Also," she added, "There is the detail that this Bonding is keeping > Admiral Lasiter's illness under control. Until a cure for him can be found, > it may accelerate his illness if I were to sever the Bond." > Matt stood close enough to her to show his concern without actually touching her, since he well, knew that any touch would be something she could taste, and that such contact was usually unpleasant to the Venasians. "What can I do for you?" he asked her simply, quietly. His frustration at mostly having to stand by and watch her suffer was having its toll.
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