Once again the Nexus catches Telrim off-guard, but she's not nearly as disconcerted this time. Which is good, since the human-Controller is carrying a paper cup of steaming coffee, and spilling it would hurt.
Or maybe not, here. Still, she's glad she didn't jump.
Telrim gives the Nexus a sharp (though tired) smile and relaxes. "All right, then. What
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"Why?" She could try and suggest reasons, but she'd rather hear his.
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"It is the nature of the living to fight to remain living. That is why courage exists. For a rabbit-or another living creature, I imagine, though I am less familiar with such-to stand firm in the face of certain suffering and death is rare, counterintuitive and therefore far more beautiful."
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It helps that what he's saying is interesting her greatly. "Other species tend to celebrate it, too - well, mostly." She nods, trying to pin down the various implications with a Monday-morning brain. "Does the fact that it's harder make it more meaningful?"
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"Nonlethal 'splosions."
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She could name a few... but they weren't exactly nonlethal. Hrm.
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