Tara nodded. "Well, I suppose I should at least mention that I am a hermaphrodite, like you." Tara said. "I also am currently taking a quarter off from college, and I've taken a part time job to get my loan debt under control. I'm studying to become a surgeon, to help people-I guess I'm something of a heroic idealist." Tara said. "I figured I'd try my hand at this challenge, just to see what I can do when there's something at stake."