A Separate War And Other Stories (2006)
“She hesitated, then knocked. Someone buzzed her in.She didn’t know what to expect, but the simplicity surprised her: no receptionist, no outer office, no sign of a laboratory. Just a middle-aged man, conservative business suit, head fashionably shaved, sitting behind an uncluttered desk. He stood and offered his hand. “Mrs. Stevenson? I’m Dr. Damien.”She sat on the edge of the chair he offered.“Our service is guaranteed,” he said without preamble, “but it is neither inexpensive nor permanent.”“...You wouldn’t want it to be permanent,” she said.“No.” He smiled. “Life would be pleasant, but neither of you would accomplish much.” He reached into a drawer and pulled out a single sheet of paper and a pen. “Nevertheless, I must ask you to sign this waiver, which relieves our corporation of responsibility for anything you or he may do or say for the duration of the effect.”She picked up the waiver and scanned it. “When we talked on the phone, you said that there would be no physical danger and no lasting physical effect.”“That’s part of the guarantee.”She put the paper down and picked up the pen, but hesitated.MoreLess
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