Imitation
“These are all things I learned during my first year in Twig City but Titus insists I be put through a refresher course.
I am told by the security guard on duty that Titus watches from a hidden security feed, and throughout my lessons the back of my neck burns with the knowledge. It is exhausting and mind-numbing how serious they take social etiquette, but I know it will mean the difference between being me and being her tonight. In other words, the difference between survival and termination.
N...ot that anyone would suspect differently. The world at large knows nothing of Imitations. Not unless you’re rich enough to afford one yourself. We are the ultimate in genetically engineered secrets.
At seven, Maria ends her lessons and leads me back to my room. She goes straight to the closet, examining my dresses with solemn scrutiny. She does not speak of anything personal, nor does she seem to care for my company, but she is not disdainful like the rest of the staff. Like Linc is.
I haven’t seen him today.MoreLess
I am told by the security guard on duty that Titus watches from a hidden security feed, and throughout my lessons the back of my neck burns with the knowledge. It is exhausting and mind-numbing how serious they take social etiquette, but I know it will mean the difference between being me and being her tonight. In other words, the difference between survival and termination.
N...ot that anyone would suspect differently. The world at large knows nothing of Imitations. Not unless you’re rich enough to afford one yourself. We are the ultimate in genetically engineered secrets.
At seven, Maria ends her lessons and leads me back to my room. She goes straight to the closet, examining my dresses with solemn scrutiny. She does not speak of anything personal, nor does she seem to care for my company, but she is not disdainful like the rest of the staff. Like Linc is.
I haven’t seen him today.MoreLess
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