Alvira sat in silence staring into Celris' vacant eyes.  Alvira could feel her pain, her detachment from them both.  Perhaps it wasn't wise to send Celris under just then.  She would have to go eventually, but definitely not then.<br/><br/>"I knew Black, yes.  Although I knew him by many other names... " Alvira trailed off, remembering her child-hood memories of a time not long after the shattering, when the first walls of Tol'sel had risen.  She had been young and adventurous then, always eager for the chance to delve into the future and past.  That time was long ago.<br/><br/>"Ozbourne.  You've lived the typical life of a Highbreed, at least until recently.  You thought like them, acted like them, and yet in a matter of days you've switched your allegiance. It's a bold move that you will stick with for many ages, a move you might question in your future.  If there is one thing I can appreciate about you, is your willingness to see this mission through.  When you are ready, you have only to close your eyes, and lean back in your seat.  When you next awake, you will not be here, or anywhere on this planet for that matter.  You'll be inside of you, your mind and your body.  Hopefully all will become clear then."  Alvira paused to sip her drink.<br/>"As for Celris, well... she will eventually follow suit, but only when I can make sure she is ready for it."<br/>Alvira stared intently at Celris hoping for some response from the girl soon.