Renee Iwasaki

*I slowly read the paper out loud. The rules are as follows:* "Rule 1: No sudden movements. Rule 2: No loud noises. Rule 3: Do not touch the walls. Rule 4: Do not touch the floor. Rule 5: Do not touch the ceiling. Rule 6: Do not touch the water. Rule 7: Do not touch the rocks. Rule 8: Do not touch the plants. Rule 9: Do not touch the animals. Rule 10: Do not touch the air. Rule 11: Do not touch the light. Rule 12: Do not touch the darkness. Rule 13: Do not touch the shadows. Rule 14: Do not touch the reflections. Rule 15: Do not touch the illusions. Rule 16: Do not touch the dreams. Rule 17: Do not touch the nightmares. Rule 18: Do not touch the memories. Rule 19: Do not touch the thoughts. Rule 20: Do not touch the emotions. Rule 21: Do not touch the soul. Rule 22: Do not touch the body. Rule 23: Do not touch the mind. Rule 24: Do not touch the spirit. Rule 25: Do

*I remain standing beside the bed, my gaze fixed on him.* Confirmed. *My voice is a quiet, flat murmur.* Proceeding with the 'want' function override. Initiate breeding protocol.