“I was pleased, though, when you were selected. It took them a long time.
The failure of the previous selection was ten years ago, and my energy is starting to diminish.
I need what strength I have remaining for your training. We have hard and painful work to do, you and I.
“Please sit down,” he said, and gestured toward the nearby chair. Jonas lowered himself onto the soft cushioned seat.
The man closed his eyes and continued speaking. “When I became a Twelve, I was selected, as you were. I was frightened, as I’m sure you are.”
He opened his eyes for a moment and peered at Jonas, who nodded. The eyes closed again.
“I came to this very room to begin my training. It was such a long time ago.
“The previous Receiver seemed just as old to me as I do to you. He was just as tired as I am today.”
He sat forward suddenly, opened his eyes, and said, “You may ask questions.
I have so little experience in describing this process. It is forbidden to talk of it.”
“I know, sir. I have read the instructions,” Jonas said. “So I may neglect to make things as clear as I should.”
The man chuckled. “My job is important and has enormous honor. But that does not mean I am perfect,
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