“And it came from the sky.” “That’s right,” the old man said. “Just the way it used to.”
“Before Sameness. Before Climate Control,” Jonas added.
The man laughed. “You receive well, and learn quickly. I’m very pleased with you.”
“That’s enough for today, I think. We’re off to a good start.”
There was a question bothering Jonas. “Sir,” he said, “The Chief Elder told me—she told everyone—
and you told me, too, that it would be painful. So I was a little scared. But it didn’t hurt at all. I really enjoyed it.”
He looked quizzically at the old man. The man sighed. “I started you with memories of pleasure.”
“My previous failure gave me the wisdom to do that.” He took a few deep breaths.
“Jonas,” he said, “it will be painful. But it need not be painful yet.”
“I’m brave. I really am.” Jonas sat up a little straighter. The old man looked at him for a moment. He smiled.
“I can see that,” he said. “Well, since you asked the question—I think I have enough energy for one more transmission.
Lie down once more. This will be the last today.”
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