In His Own Image: Interlude 6

Happy Birthday… to You.
August 18, 2007:
"I'm sorry… I really… really am…" Lament said, swallowing to keep his voice from cracking. "You're… You're like a father to me… You don't understand that I… that I just… I can't do this anymore… I've asked to be transferred to active duty. Site14."
Gears looked at him, his face blank and expressionless.
"I… Anyhow…" Lament placed a small, square package on the desk in front of the balding man. "Happy Birthday."
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