It seemed as if I was late for my appointment, the others had already gathered into a room I knew better then most. How many times had the Commander and The Doctor discussed me as I laid upon the examination table.  All the while they would act as if I had not been within their presence?<br/><br/>This experiment would be no different or so I told myself.  It was not that I found the idea of skin to skin contact repugnant.  I simply did not have the desire to dabble in carnal arts.  Yet,  my orders were clear I was to participate,  as such I had no choice but to partake in a physical union between my comrades.<br/><br/>My crimson eyes merely cast over the group. I took note of the older woman,  the Major first and then my gaze shifted to the Third Child…  Ikari, the Commander’s son.  Their feature’s were similar enough that I could easily see the familial resemblance.  I wondered why I had chosen to notice this now, though the boy lacked the father’s pose and palpable aura of confidence.  I wondered why I chose to notice this now.<br/><br/>“I am sorry for the delay.”  My gaze shifted to the nearest authority figure even if she was a poor stand in for the Commander.