[ Her jaw worked tightly as Tucker let loose, his heart spilling off his tongue, and it made sense. It painted a perfect picture of everything he had to lose, why he would fear people like the Cetagandans coming to his home.

Why her fear was lessened. What it was that she lacked. She stood rigid, steadfast, until he was done, and her tone was miraculously even when she did speak gain. ]

I have no family. No friends. No children. I have my mission to make the world a better place. My purpose is all that matters.