Machine Man (2011)
“said Cassandra Cautery. “I feel terrible about this.”
I couldn’t see her. My eyes wouldn’t open properly. I didn’t know where I was, or had come from.
“What we need now, I think,” said Cassandra Cautery, “is to take a few deep breaths.”
My right eyelid peeled open. My left was still gummed up, but I could see a blob where Cassandra Cautery’s face must be. A frame of watery blond hair. Beyond her was a ceiling. I recognized that ceiling. I was at work.
“Would you like some water? You must be thi...rsty.”
I struggled to bring her into focus. I said, “Ag.” I smelled something acrid and unforgiving.
Cassandra Cautery disappeared, then returned holding a small plastic cup. “Drink.”
I tried to sit up. Something swam in my head, sick and heavy.
“I think there’s been miscommunication on both sides,” said Cassandra Cautery. “There are some real lessons to be learned.”
Lola, I said.
“It’s understandable you’re upset. I’d be upset in your place. But please bear in mind: it was a high-pressure situation.MoreLess
I couldn’t see her. My eyes wouldn’t open properly. I didn’t know where I was, or had come from.
“What we need now, I think,” said Cassandra Cautery, “is to take a few deep breaths.”
My right eyelid peeled open. My left was still gummed up, but I could see a blob where Cassandra Cautery’s face must be. A frame of watery blond hair. Beyond her was a ceiling. I recognized that ceiling. I was at work.
“Would you like some water? You must be thi...rsty.”
I struggled to bring her into focus. I said, “Ag.” I smelled something acrid and unforgiving.
Cassandra Cautery disappeared, then returned holding a small plastic cup. “Drink.”
I tried to sit up. Something swam in my head, sick and heavy.
“I think there’s been miscommunication on both sides,” said Cassandra Cautery. “There are some real lessons to be learned.”
Lola, I said.
“It’s understandable you’re upset. I’d be upset in your place. But please bear in mind: it was a high-pressure situation.MoreLess
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