Chapter 7 Chapter Six
Also forgot how many erections young lads can get.
"Don't get me wrong." Jessie said, lying on top of me after the third (!) session, "I'm not really that crazy about you."
"Thank goodness," I said, "if you're crazy about me, you'd kill me."
"Don't get me wrong," said Jessie, "I like you very much. Even when—" At this point, she raised a hand, desperately trying to find the words to describe this rejuvenating feeling. Full body transplant - "Before the change, you were also very smart, friendly, and humorous. You were a good friend."
"Hmm," I said, "you know, Jess, usually, 'Let's be friends' would stop sex from happening."
"I just don't want you to think otherwise."
"I think being miraculously transplanted into the body of a twenty-year-old makes us so excited and desperate to be crazy with the first person we meet."
Jess stared at me for a moment, then burst out laughing, "Yes! Exactly. But you're the second person I've met. You know, I have a roommate."
"By the way, how is Maggie's image?"
"Oh my God," said Jessie, "I look like a beached whale compared to her, John."
I run my hands along her side, "A very nice stranded whale, Jessie."
"I know!" Jessie said, sitting up suddenly and riding on me.She threw her arms behind her head, pushing out her already unusually full and firm breasts.I could feel the heat radiating from her inner thighs around my waist.I knew that even though I didn't have an erection at that moment, the next one was coming soon. "I mean, look at me," she said.In fact, this sentence is unnecessary, because since the moment she sat up, I have not taken my eyes off her. "I look great. I don't say that out of complacency, but I've never looked better in my life, not even close."
"I find that statement hard to believe," I said.
She grabbed the tits and held them out in front of my eyes. "See?" she said, shaking her left breast. "In real life it used to be a size smaller than that, more than that. I've had back pain since puberty. I think, I'm thirteen When I was 3 years old, I was in pain for a whole week."
She reached down and grabbed my hands, placing them on her perfectly flat stomach. "I've never had that either," she said. "I've always had a little belly here, even before I had a baby. Well, I've had two. Let's just say, if I had a third, Then it will double in size.”
I slide my hands behind her and grab her hips. "What about here?" I asked.
"Heavy burden," laughed Jessie, "I'm a tall girl, my friend."
"There's nothing wrong with being tall," I said, "Cathy is fatter than me. I like it anyway."
"It didn't bother me," she says. "It's stupid to worry about your body. But then again, I wouldn't want to switch back." She ran her hands provocatively around her body. "I'm so hot!" As she spoke, she giggled and shook her head.I laughed out loud.
Jessie leaned forward, staring into my face. "I found the cat's eyes fascinating," she said. "I wondered if they actually used cat DNA for the eyes. You know, combining cat DNA with our DNA. I I don't mind being half human, half cat."
"I don't think it's really cat DNA," I said. "We don't exhibit any other cat-like traits."
Jessie sat up. "Like?" she said.
"Well," I said, letting my hands wander to her breasts, "for example, tomcats have barbs on their genitals."
"Go away," Jessie said.
"No, that's true," I said. "It's the barbs that stimulate the female cat to ovulate. You can find out for yourself. Anyway, I don't have barbs on me. I think if they did, you would." Note."
"This doesn't prove anything." As Jessie said, she suddenly straightened her legs, leaned forward, and lay directly on top of me.She smiled lewdly, "Maybe we haven't worked hard enough to let the barb protrude."
"I feel challenged," I said.
"I felt something too," she said, writhing.
"What were you thinking?" Jessie asked me later.
"I was thinking about Cathy," I said, "how we often lie together like we do now."
"You mean, lying on the carpet." Jessie said, smiling.
I tapped her on the head, "No. It's just that we'd lie down and talk after making out, cuddling. That's how we were when we first talked about enlisting."
"Why did you mention enlisting in the army?" Jessie asked.
"It wasn't me," I said, "it was Cathy. It was my sixtieth birthday, and I was so depressed about my aging that she suggested we sign up for the Army together. I was a little taken aback. We've always been against the military, you know, before the wave of protests against the war in the subcontinent, we were the first to do it."
"A lot of people protested that war," Jessie said.
"True, but we were a real protest. Seriously, it became a little joke in the town."
"And what did she say about signing up for the Colonial Defense Force?"
"She said she was not against all wars and armies, only that war and our armies. She said people had the right to defend themselves, and that the universe beyond Earth was likely to be in chaos. She also said that apart from these noble In addition to reasons, we can regain our youth."
"But you can't enlist at the same time," Jessie said, "unless you two are the same age."
"She's a year younger than me," I said, "and I did mention it to her. I said that if I enlisted, I'd be officially dead, and we wouldn't be husband and wife anymore, and who knew we'd still be together." Will we meet again?"
"What did she say?"
"She said it's all about the details. She's going to find me again and drag me up to the church altar like before. Well, she will. She's going to be a bear when it comes to these things. "
Jessie straightened up on her elbows, looked at me and said, "I really feel sorry for you that she wasn't here with you, John."
I laughed. "It's okay," I said, "I just miss my wife every now and then, nothing."
"I can understand that," Jessie said, "I miss my husband too."
I glanced at her, "I remember he left you for a young girl and got food poisoning."
"Yeah, yeah, he deserved it if he spit it out," Jessie said. "I don't miss that man, really. But I miss having a husband. Being with the one you're meant to be It's a beautiful thing. It's a good marriage."
"It's nice to be married," I agreed.
Jessie snuggled up next to me, putting an arm around my chest. "Of course, that's fine. I haven't done that in a while."
"Didn't you lie on the floor like this?"
This time it's her turn to smack me, "No. Well, seriously, it is. But I'm talking about laying down after making out. Even if it's not lying down, just making out is great.
You sure don't want to know how long it's been since I've been like this. "
"Of course I want to know."
"Damn it. Eight years."
"No wonder you jumped on me as soon as you saw me," I said.
"You're right," said Jessie, "You were in a very convenient position."
"Location is everything, my mom used to tell me that."
"Your mother is weird," Jessie said. "Oh, shrew, what time is it?"
"What?" I said.
"I was talking to the voice in my head," she said.
"You named it well," I said.
"What did you name it?"
"asshole."
Jessie nodded. "Sounds good. Well, Vixen says it's just past 1600. It's two hours before dinner time. Do you know what that means?"
"I don't know. I think four times is my limit, even though I'm young, the ability has improved tremendously."
"Calm down. That means we just have time to sleep."
"Can I bring you a blanket?"
"Don't be silly. Just because I made out with you on the rug doesn't mean I want to sleep on the rug. You have an empty bed, I'm going to sleep there."
"Then I'm going to sleep alone?"
"I'll make it up to you." Jessie said, "Remind me when I wake up." I reminded her.She also kept her promise.
"Damn it," Thomas said, sitting down at the table with a tray piled high with food.It's a miracle he can lift the tray. "We're pretty beyond description, aren't we?"
He was right.The image of the old stuff is simply fantastic.Thomas, Harry and Alan all acted like male models; of the four of us, I was obviously the ugly duckling, looking - well, I still looked fine.As for the three women, Jessie was stunning, Susan even more so, and Maggie looked like a goddess, to be honest.If you look at her twice, your eyes will hurt.
It hurts to look at us too much.We are all stunningly beautiful.We took a few minutes to look at each other.It's not just us who do this.I scanned the entire restaurant and couldn't find a single ugly person.It's a little disturbing, but it's really pleasing to the eye.
"Impossible," Harry said to me suddenly.I look over at him. "I looked around too," he said, "were all the people here looking this good-looking when they were young? No way."
"It's about yourself, Harry," Thomas said. "Among other things, I believe I'm not as attractive as I was when I was a miserable teenager."
"Speaking of you now, your skin is really green," Harry said, "even if this doubtful Thomas is an exception..."
"I'd have to cry all the way to the mirror," Thomas said.
"It's almost impossible for everyone to be in this good shape. I assure you, I wasn't this good in my twenties. I was fat, pimple-ridden, and balding."
"Stop it," Susan said, "I'm starting to feel sick."
"I'm eating," Thomas said.
"Now I can laugh at myself because I'm so good now," Harry said, sliding one hand down his body as if to show off this year's new clothes, "but let me tell you, the new me is the same as the old I don't have much resemblance."
"You sound like you're not happy about that," said Alain.
"Yeah, a little bit," Harry admitted. "I mean, I'd take it. But even if someone gave me a horse as a gift, I'd still open its mouth and look in. Why are we so How about handsome and beautiful?"
"Good genes." Alan said.
"Of course," Harry said, "but whose genes are they? Ours? Or did they make them in a lab somewhere?"
"We are all in great shape now." Jessie said, "I just told John that this body is much better than I have ever been in reality."
Maggie spoke suddenly. "I said that too," she said. "I said 'real body,' which meant 'my old body.' I don't think this body is the real me yet."
"This body is real enough, sister," said Susan, "and you'll have to use it to go to the toilet. I know that."
"Look, criticizing me for sharing disgusting privacy," Thomas said.
"One of my points," says Jessie, "is that while they're improving our physical performance, they've also taken the time to improve other things."
"Agreed," said Harry, "but that doesn't explain why they did it."
"That's what binds us together," Maggie said.
Everyone's eyes widened, "Oh, look who got out of the shell."
"So what, Susan?" said Maggie.Susan smiled. "Well, it's basic human psychology that we all prefer attractive people. Also, everyone in this room, including us, is fundamentally a stranger to each other; Relationships rarely bring us together. Let us all look good, the purpose is to enhance cohesion. Or, they intend to use this to enhance collective cohesion after starting training.”
"Everyone was so busy ogle-eying that I couldn't see how it would do any good for marching and fighting," Thomas said.
"It has nothing to do with the war," said Maggie. "The attraction between the sexes is just an add-on that quickly builds mutual trust and loyalty. Sexual needs aside, people instinctively believe and Helping people they find attractive. That's why newscasters are usually attractive. That's why pretty people don't have to study hard in school."
"But now we're all charming," I said. "In a land of extraordinary beauty, ordinary people will get in trouble."
"But even now, some of us are prettier than others," Thomas said. "Every time I see Maggie, it's as if the oxygen in the room has been sucked out. No offense to you." mean, Maggie."
"It's okay." Maggie said, "However, the current standard is not what we are now, but what it used to be. In a short period of time, we will all use this standard reflexively, and their purpose is short-term advantage, short-term Boost your morale."
"You mean, you don't feel the oxygen being taken away when you look at me?" Susan said to Thomas.
"I didn't say that to insult anyone," Thomas said.
"I'll remember that when I strangle you," said Susan. "Oxygen sucked. Hmph."
"Stop messing around, you two." Alan said, turning his attention to Maggie, "I think you are right about mutual attraction, but I think you have forgotten that what we should be most obsessed with is ourselves .For better or worse, these bodies are still foreign to us. I mean, I'm green now, with a computer called 'Dumb' in my head—” He paused, looked at everyone, "What did you name your Brainmates?"
"Asshole," I said.
"The shrew," Jessie said.
"Idiot," Thomas said.
"Pig," said Harry.
"The devil," Maggie said.
"Honey," Susan said, "apparently, I'm the only one who likes my Brainmate."
"And the only one who wasn't uncomfortable with a voice popping up in his head."
"But that's just my point of view," Alan said. "It's a psychological upheaval to be suddenly rejuvenated and go through massive physical changes; and even if we'd love to be young again -- and I know I'd be -- there's still going to be a sense of rejuvenation for new people. Feeling alienated from ourselves. Making ourselves look pleasing is one of the ways to help us 'settle in'."
"We're dealing with some scheming fellows," Harry summed up ominously.
"Oh, be happy, Harry," said Jessie, nudging him with a little elbow. "You're the only person I know who thinks rejuvenation and sexiness are a conspiracy."
"Do you think I'm sexy?" Harry said.
"Sexy as hell, honey," Jessie said, blinking at him exaggeratedly.
Harry grinned foolishly, "This is the first time someone has said such a thing to me in this century. Well, I fully accept their arrangement."
Standing in front of a theater filled with recruits is a battle-tested veteran.Our brain mate told us that he had served in the Colonial Defense Forces for fourteen years and fought in several campaigns.Right now, the names of these battles mean nothing to us, but no doubt we will someday.This man had traveled to new lands, met new races, and wiped them out on the spot.He looked only twenty-three years old.
"Good evening, recruits," he said when we were all seated, "I'm Lieutenant Colonel Brian Hedge, and I'll be your commander for the rest of the trip. It doesn't make much sense to command, because in the next week, before you arrive at Beta Compass III, I have only one order for you. But I want to remind you that from this moment on, you must obey the rules and regulations of the Colonial Defense Force. You have new bodies and with them new responsibilities.
"You are probably wondering what your new body can do, how much stress it can take, how you can use it during your service in the Colonial Defense Forces. These questions will be answered quickly when you begin your training on Beta Compass III. Answer. But right now, our goal is just to get you used to your new body.
"So, for the rest of the trip, my order to you is: Have fun."
There was a murmur and sporadic laughter among the recruits.It's kind of funny how counterintuitive it is to have as much fun as the military order.Lieutenant Colonel Higgy smiled, but not much on his face.
"I know this order is a bit unusual. But having fun is the best way for you to adapt to your new abilities. As soon as training starts, you will be asked to perform at your best. You won't have a 'buffer period'— There is no time for you to buffer. The universe is a dangerous place. Your training will be short and difficult. We cannot afford the costs of not adapting to our bodies.
"Recruits, please use this week as a bridge between your old life and your new life. During this time, you can enjoy yourself like ordinary people with your new body designed for the army; you will find that this Time is too short. The Henry Hudson is full of your favorite recreations on Earth. Take advantage of them and enjoy them. Get used to moving around with your new bodies, learn a little about their potential, and see you Can you explore its limits.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we'll meet again for a brief wrap-up before you start your training. Until then, enjoy yourself. I tell you, while life in the Colonial Defense Force has its perks, it may This is the last time you will have complete autonomy over your new bodies. I am not exaggerating. I advise you to use this opportunity wisely. I advise you to enjoy yourself. That's it, the meeting is over."
We all went crazy.
Needless to say, we start off with love between a man and a woman.Everyone was making out with each other, and it was impossible to say exactly how much space on the spaceship was used for that.After the first day, any semi-sheltered place is used as a place for wild intimacy, and the polite thing to do is to make a lot of noise when walking around to alert any couples you may meet along the way.Sometime the next day it became known that I had a private room; I was besieged by people begging to use the room.They were rejected on the spot.I've never run a disreputable venue and don't intend to now.The only people who can make out in my room are me and invited VIPs.
There is only one VIP.She is not Jessie, but Maggie.It turned out that she was tempted by me as early as when my face was full of wrinkles.After Lieutenant Colonel Higgy's brief speech, she pretty much ambushed me at my door.I can't help but wonder if this is some kind of standard move for women with altered bodies.In any case, she's funny, and at least not shy in private.It turned out that she used to be a professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where she lectured on Eastern philosophy of religion and had written six books on the subject.See, after getting to know people well, you can understand how many things you never expected before!
Other members of the Old Stuff Club also paired up.After that initial fling with me, Jess and Harry were paired.And Alan, Tom and Susan made some arrangements for Tom, with the latter as the core.Fortunately Tom likes to eat, he really needs plenty of energy.
From an outsider's perspective, the recruits' sexual frenzy may seem outrageous, but from where we stand (or rather, lie), it makes perfect sense.Take a group of people who rarely make out because of lack of companionship, infirmity, or diminished libido, stuff them into new bodies that are young, attractive, and full of potential, and throw them far into space, far away from the familiar things and loved ones of their past people.The combination of these three will inevitably lead to the need for sex.We do this because we have the ability, and it relieves loneliness.
Of course, that's not the only thing we do.Those wonderful new bodies used only for making out would be like singing with just one note.Our bodies are said to be new and improved - and we've proven it in simple and amazing ways.Harry and I played a game of ping-pong and it became clear we couldn't beat each other and the match had to be called off.It wasn't because of our poor skills, but because our reflexes and eye-hand coordination were so flawless that it was almost impossible to concede a goal.We played back and forth for thirty minutes, and would have lasted longer if the ping-pong balls hadn't burst apart under the violent high-speed impact.so funny.amazing.
Other recruits discovered the same thing in other ways.On the third day, I huddled in the crowd to watch two recruits compete in martial arts, perhaps the most exciting match ever.If only from the perspective of standard gravity and human body flexibility, their body movements are impossible to complete.At one point, one of them kicked the other halfway across the room; instead of collapsing into a pile of shattered bones (which I thought would be the end of me if it had been me), he did a backflip in the air , straightened his posture, and counterattacked towards his opponent.It looks like a stunt.In a way, this is indeed a stunt.
After the bout, the two gasped heavily, bowed to their opponents, and then collapsed on top of each other, laughing and crying hysterically at the same time.There's something weird, wonderful, and unsettling about being able to do something as far as you can dream of it, and beyond.
Of course, some people go too far.I saw with my own eyes a recruit jump from a high platform.Maybe she thought she could fly, or at least land unscathed.As far as I know, she suffered comminuted fractures to her right leg, right arm and jaw, and her head was split open.However, she still didn't die after the jump.On Earth, this is impossible.But what was even more impressive was that she returned to the team after two days.This miracle is more a testament to the colony planet's medical prowess than to the stupid woman's resilience.I wish someone would tell her to stop doing such stupid things in the future.
When people aren't fiddling with their bodies, they're fiddling with their minds, or their brain mates, or whatever.Walking around the ship, I often see recruits sitting with their eyes closed, nodding their heads slowly.Are they listening to music, watching a movie, or something similar.These things are tuned out of their minds and exist only for them.I've done it myself.While searching for spaceship systems, I stumbled across a collection of all the cartoons, including the most classic Warner Bros.-era titles, as well as works using characters from them after the rights were released.I spent hours one night watching Big Bad Wolf Wyle E. Coyote get beaten up and down, and I finally stopped when Maggie asked me to choose between her and Coyote.I chose her.After all, whoosh runners can be seen at any time.I've downloaded all my cartoons onto assholes.
"Choosing friends" is one thing I do a lot.All the oldies know that our club is a temporary organization at best; we're just seven guys who bumped into each other at random, and that's not going to last forever.But in the short time we spent together, we became friends, close friends at that.It is no exaggeration to say that I have become as close to Thomas, Susan, Alan, Harry, Jessie, and Maggie as any close friend I have had in the second half of my "normal" life.We form a group, a family, and we have frictions and fights with each other; we have someone to look out for.In a universe that knows nothing about our existence and doesn't care, we need this kind of tenderness.
We are very close to each other.Even before the scientists who colonized the planet improved our relationship with biological means, we were inseparable.The Henry Hudson is getting closer to our final destination and I know I will miss them.
"There are now 1,022 recruits in this room," Lt. Col. Higgy said. "Two years from now, 400 of you will be dead."
Hickey stands in front of the theater again.This time, there was an extra background behind him: the floating Beta Compass III, like a giant marble with blue, white, green, and brown stripes.But we didn't pay much attention to its existence, and instead focused on Lieutenant Colonel Higgy.His stats grab everyone's attention.Given the time (0600h) and the fact that most of us had taken for granted the freedom we had enjoyed the night before, we were not standing still - quite an achievement to get a hold of everyone.
"In the third year," he went on, "one hundred more of you will die. In the fourth and fifth years another 150 will die. Ten years from now—yes, recruits, you will most likely die Ordered to serve for a full ten years - 750 of you will die in battle. Three quarters will die. It's not just survival statistics drawn over the last ten or twenty years, it's the last two hundred years of colonial defense records during the military's existence."
There was a dead silence all around.
"I know what you're thinking, because I was thinking the same thing when I was in your shoes," Lieutenant Colonel Hedge said, "You're thinking, what the hell am I doing here?
This guy is telling me I'm going to die in ten years!But remember, if you stay on Earth, within ten years, you'll most likely be dead too—you'll be old and feeble, and dead for no good.Yes, you could die in the Colonial Defense Forces, you most likely would die in the Colonial Defense Forces, but such a death would not be worthless.Your death is to maintain human civilization in the universe. "
The screen behind Hickey, Beta Compass III, disappeared and was replaced by a three-dimensional interstellar space. "Let me explain everyone's current location." Dozens of stars shone with green light, scattered in the interstellar space. "Here are the galaxies that humans have colonized, where we have gained a foothold in the universe. And these are places where alien races with similar technology and living conditions are known to exist." This time, hundreds of stars Shine red light.The light of the planet where human beings live is completely surrounded.There were sighs in the theater.
"Humanity is facing two major problems," said Lieutenant Colonel Higgy. "First, humans are competing with other intelligent similar races to colonize. Colonization is the key to the survival of our species, simple as that. We must colonize, or we will die." Will be surrounded by other races. Competition is fierce. Humans have few allies among intelligent races. Very few races will form alliances with others, and this has been the case long before humans set foot on the stars.
"Perhaps you would think that in the long run foreign policy will still produce something. However, at this moment, we are in a fierce and fierce competition. This is the fact at hand. We must not hesitate to expand, Nor can we hope to reach a peaceful solution that takes into account all races. Utopianism is tantamount to bringing humanity into a situation where there is no redemption. Therefore, we must achieve the purpose of colonization through resistance.
"Our second biggest problem is that when we find planets suitable for colonization, they are often inhabited by other intelligent life. If possible, we mix with the locals and try to create a harmonious environment. Unfortunately, in most cases We are not welcome here. It is always a shame when this happens, but the needs of humanity are and must always be our first priority. In this case, the Colonial Defense Force becomes an invasion force. "
The background turns back to Beta Compass III. "A perfect universe wouldn't need the Colonial Defense Force," Hedge said. "It's a pity that this universe is not that perfect. Therefore, the Colonial Defense Force has a three-fold mission: the first is to defend the existing human colonies from attack. and aggression; the second is to find new planets suitable for colonization, so that they are not plundered, colonized and invaded by other competing races; the third is to prepare planets with indigenous people for human colonization.
"As soldiers of the Colonial Defense Forces, you have to perform this triple mission. It's not easy in any way, it's even dirty work, but it has to be done. It's a human need to survive -- and What we ask of you.
"Within ten years, three-quarters of you will be dead. This number has remained constant despite improvements in soldiers' bodies, weaponry, and technology. But the universe you leave behind will allow Your children and grandchildren and future generations of all mankind will grow and prosper. It will be expensive, but totally worth it.
"Some of you may be wondering what you'll get out of this for yourselves. When your service is over, you'll be given another new body. You can colonize a new world and start your life anew. The Colonial Defense Force will protect you The fruits of your labors, to provide you with everything you need. We cannot guarantee your success in your new life - that will be up to you. But you will have a good start and be honored by your service to your fellow colonists Thank you. Or you could, like me, re-enlist. You’d be surprised how many people do that.”
Beta Compass III flickered and disappeared, leaving Hickey the only focus of attention. "I hope you all took my advice and enjoyed your life this past week," he said. "Now, your work begins. In an hour, you will be disembarked from the Henry Hudson to begin Training. There are several training bases here, and your respective designated places will be sent to your brain mates. You can go back to your room to organize your personal belongings; don’t bother to organize your clothes, the base will provide you with clothing. Your brain mates will Let me tell you the meeting point after disembarking from the spaceship.
"Good luck, recruits. God bless you; may you serve humanity with honor and pride."
Then, Lieutenant Colonel Xiji saluted everyone.I am at a loss.The same goes for everyone else.
"The order has been conveyed." Lieutenant Colonel Higgy said, "Dismiss."
The seven of us stood together around the seats we had just sat on.
"They really didn't have much time to say goodbye," Jessie said.
"Look up your Brainmates," Harry said, "it's possible some of us are going to the same base."
We all looked it up.Harry and Susan were going to Alpha Base, Jessie was going to Beta, Maggie and Thomas were going to Gamma, and Alan and I were going to Delta.
"They messed up the old stuff club," Thomas said.
"Don't cry," said Susan, "everybody knew it would happen."
"I have tears in my eyes when I love them," Thomas said, "I don't know anyone else.
I'll even miss you, old bastard. "
"Don't forget, guys," Harry said, "we may not be together, but we can still keep in touch. We have BrainPals. We just need to create an mailbox for each other. It's called the 'Old Stuff Club.'"
"It would work here," Jessie said, "but I don't know when we're going to be on the battlefield. We might be separated at opposite ends of the galaxy."
"But even at the two ends of the Phoenix constellation, the spaceships can still communicate with each other." Alan said, "Each spaceship has a jumper to fly back to Phoenix Star to receive orders and report the status of the spaceship. They also send mail. Our news may It will take a while to pass on to each other, but eventually it will.”
"It's like using a bottle to deliver a message," Maggie said. "A bottle with super firepower."
"Let's do it," said Harry, "let's start a family. We'll take care of each other wherever we are."
"Well, now you're teary too," said Susan.
"I'm not worried about missing you, Susan," said Harry. "I'm taking you with me. It's these other guys I miss."
"We've got a deal," I said, "we'll always be the 'Old Stuff Club' through thick and thin. Watch out for us, Universe." I held out a hand.One by one the old bastards put their hands on mine.
"God," said Susan, putting her hands up, "I'm teary now, too."
"It will pass," Alan said.苏珊用另一只手轻轻打了他一下。
我们尽可能长久地将手叠在一起。
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