mind the way you did! Anyway, we've shared telepathic contact before. I recognized your vibrations as you withdrew. "
73 "Of course you have my resignation," announced Great Bear, "and, my apology. I understand your feelings. The invasion of your privacy was unspeakable. "
74 "Before we talk about resignation," argued North, "I'd like an explanation. Why? I know Hashons. None would ever consider doing what you did unless they were driven by some overpowering need. Explain!"
75 "You know some of my history," began Great Bear. "The Governor of my system was a sporting enthusiast.
He selected the finest young Hashon males and trained them as athletes to compete in inner-system games. I was one of his favorites, even at a young age. He took me into his palace because he didn't want any of the Trainers damaging me, as they did some of the other
young men.
76 Now, the Governor had a young wife, whom he virtually ignored. He preferred to have his pleasure with Hashon slaves, who he could treat as brutally as he liked. His wife and I became friends. She needed comfort, male companionship, someone to tell her that she was a woman, and to fulfill her needs.
77 One night he caught us. He sent his wife into exile saying that she had shamed him, disgraced his name. Me, he punished in another way. He had me strapped to a table, and with his own hands, removed my manhood without anesthesia or disinfectants, then, threw me on a transport ship to one of his mining stations.
78 The ship's Doctor did what he could. I almost died. The Doctor said he was sorry, he could do nothing else. Strange, is it not? They can copy an arm, a leg, heart, lungs, intestines, but they can't reproduce the sexual organs. Lose them, and you're without them for the rest of your life.

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