"Children are a blank canvas my dear. I know it seems odd and unconventional, but all of this is done for their own good."
"You know it doesn't have to be this way. These people that you keep, they have no say in anything. You manipulate and lie to them on a day to day basis. And what do you have to show for it?"
"I have everything to show for it. You're simply too short sighted to see the benefits of my methods. The younger they are the easier it is to build resistance. Once their little bodies grow around our system, they are more apt to reach their full potential. Every level of compatibility and every risk factor has already been accounted for. Our mode of recruitment is safe and effective."
"But it's not humane! How do you choose a child? An infant? And say that their lives will serve for such a disgusting cause?"
"Disgusting?! How dare you insult all of our hard work! You used to love things here... What changed?"
"My perspective. Nonetheless, it doesn't matter. I'm done with this. And I'm done with you. Goodbye..."
"Dad."
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The End of Aria
Science FictionShe was their everything. Taken away. Only to stumble right back into the lions den. She knew that she had to save them. They were never granted the same curse of a blessing that she had come to despise. One promise kept and a million broken. One li...
