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My body is functioning
within it's normal parameters
there is no reason for me to
feel physically sick.
And yet, I almost tremble
speaking the words
I know I must
but -- how illogical! --
do not want to.
"Captain, I have recieved a transmission from Starbase 6! We are to divert there at Commodore Pike's request."
Some part of me dies
as you look at me
and unquestioning
order
a course change.