There was no horror left inside him, and yet still the prayer was heard, repeating its endless cadence. NOT HER, OR IF IT MUST BE HER THAT SOMEHOW SHE DIED QUICKLY. NO PLEASE, TAKE ME INSTEAD. Till in his delirium he spoke to the soldier, and pleaded with him not to shoot.
He had to hold one hand with the other to make it work, but on his third attempt punched in correctly: Ara Heidi Brunner, DOB 12/10/89. The networked computers responded.
Brunner, Ara Heidi- 12/10/89
CC#: 320-557-877-666
Sex: Female
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110 lbs
Born Badenberg JCFv Schiller Educated Berlin University
Masters Degree Environmental Science Married Olaf
Augustine Brunner 6/20/10 Residence Black Forest
Province Currently Assigned NorthWest Geological
Title Agricultural Technician Current Status *
Having thus filled the display box the lighted asterisk began to flash, waiting for the signal to advance. Here Brunner hesitated, as his lips tried to mumble some words.
"You have to be alive, I won't let you." Or was it, "Our father full of grace if I mean anything to you dear God if my efforts mean anything."
He pushed the continuity icon.
Detained Non-Essential Personnel Designated Prison
Planet Dracus IIa Late Change Retained Under Order
Gen. (Classified) Current Location (Classified)
And it was indeed his lucky day. For whether she lived or died, she was not there.