The Cray’s terra forming of Earth had resulted in a severe reduction of the human population. 57 yrs later, it remained remarkably similar
Virtually all humans now alive were born during the Cray occupation. A few, like the late Dara Branson, had been there at the beginning
“Transition” ensured the Cray’s adaptation to Earth normal was sustained and that an adequate number of humans remained. Numerical balance
The Cray’s natural clairvoyance was well known, if not understood. The telekinetic skill of the elders was less known but vital
The process was simple: a clairvoyant “cloud” of reassurance and false memory shielded the living from the absence of the soon to be dead
Some humans volunteered to transition and, in these cases the process was managed to seem more like a religious ascension to Heaven
The result was the same in either case. A human’s essence, their life force, memories and knowledge were assimilated; the body consumed
Only special cases were allowed to remain beyond the traditional 65 years. Any resistance to the process was managed through clairvoyance
Dara had been given dispensation through her remarkable relationship to Cray leader, Bloo. She & he were one now. She had not been shared
Bloo’s assimilation of Dara would have a profound effect on both the Cray, and humankind. The question was: who would see it first?
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