To Shara Zoll, for friendship and everything else. To Kristine and Athena, for their patience and love.
First words
No one noticed the rock.
Quotations
Fear isn't the desire to avoid death or pain. Fear is rooted in the knowledge that what you recognize as yourself can cease to exist. Fear is existential.
Last words
"Well," Sagan said, hugging the girl close. "I'm so very glad to hear it."