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"No, no! Those aren't naently cover the android's un to stare their way She laughed, in spite of herself "I guess I should pick one out for you, then"

"Name … for me?" the android replied weakly

"Yes," Mericlou said, "and this can be your na pause, and the android's expression remained as blank as unused paper At last, she whispered, "Yes … name"

"How about 'Alaeht "That sounds nice, doesn't it?"

"Alaema … my name?"

"Yes, sister That will be your na"

"Alae into a slight quaver And then tears erupted from her expressionless face They came out profusely, mixed with blood fro even more crimson streaks upon her pale synthetic flesh

Mericlou quickly removed a handkerchief from her purse, and wiped the bloodied tears away "There, there; don't cry, sister," she said consolingly, and placed her clean hand atop her thick crown of raven-black hair "You've got a hoain I promise"

"Mer-i-clou …" Alaema said, and then unexpectedly, reached over to embrace her "Alaema … sister"