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By henaultrs, 02:55@@@@@?I assume you are one who has never lived there, Seeker,? the Healer said lightly?We called
this soul Racing Song at first?it was a loose translation of his name on? the Singing WorldBut he soon opted to take the name of his host, KevinThough he was slated for a Calling in
Musical Performance, given his background, he said he felt more comfortable continuing in the
host's previous line of work, which was mechanical?These signs were somewhat worrisome to his assigned Comforter, but they were well within
normal bounds?Then Kevin started to complain that he was blacking out for periods of timeThey brought
him back to me, and we ran extensive tests to make sure there was no hidden flaw in the host's
brainDuring the testing, several Healers noted marked differences in his behavior and
personalityWhen we questioned him about this, he claimed to have no memory of certain
statements and actionsWe continued to observe him, along with his Comforter, and eventually
discovered that the host was periodically taking control of Kevin's body
?Taking control?? My eyes strained wide?With the soul unaware? The host took the body
back??
?Sadly, yesKevin was not strong enough to suppress this hostWould they think me weak as well?Was I weak, that I could not force this mind to answer my
questions? Weaker still, because her living thoughts had existed in my head where there should
be nothing but memory? I'd always thought of myself as strongThis idea of weakness made me
flinchThe Healer continued?Certain events occurred, and it was decided ??
?What events??
The Healer looked down without answering?What events??I demanded again?I believe I have a right to knowKevin? physically attacked a Healer while not? himself?He knocked the Healer unconscious with a blow from his fist and then found a scalpel
on her personWe found him insensibleThe host had tried to cut the soul out of his body
It took me a moment before I could speakEven then, my voice was just a br


