Emotion....less

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I could see the life going out of her eyes. The woman was on the floor, writhing in pain. Yet, I stood there wondering why I couldn't feel anything. I took out my phone and quickly typed a message saying "Target eliminated". Before hitting 'send', I took one last look at the dying woman and said, "Goodbye Mother".

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