As the Count handed her a plate he said, “Both she and Lor made excellent points. We need to track the personality changes, and she is more aware of the potential risks than anyone else we could include. The problem I face is my reluctance doesn’t have anything substantial behind it ... besides not liking the idea I might be controlling people. But, we won’t know that until we test to see what level of control is there. I don’t have a leg to stand on; so, since it was my hang-ups, I gave in.”
“Well, I am glad you decided to do it. Neri has been very good to us,” she said between bites.
They wound down the conversation as they ate, sticking to lighter subjects. When all the food was finished the Count reached in and grabbed two small, wrapped, pieces of pie. Handing one to Neri, he opened
