Kastarak led Symar to the captain’s door, chimed it, and hoped the captain would be willing to see them.

Last time Kastarak had met with the captain, it was an emotional and solemn occasion. This time it would be difficult, Symar would have to come clean of his identity, discuss his traumas, and could face the consequences of the law against augments, depending on how it would be defined in Symar’s case. Symar was brave, and Symar had wanted Kastarak to join him in this meeting. It was Kastarak’s solemn duty and high honour to do so.

He would fight for his friend, colleague, mentor, and patient. In this matter, Symar was all of it, and Symar had Kastarak’s unconditional regard.

– Lt jg Dr Kastarak