That Insidious Beast: Counterprogramming
SGT N
Do you feel remorse?
DETAINEE
That word is appropriate. Some of those deaths were-
SGT K
(unintelligible)
SGT N
Jesus. Take a break REDACTED. Wait outside for a few minutes and get your damn head together.
SGT K
I'm not done with you. (sound of door opening and then closing)
DOC
His vitals are still green.
SGT N
Continue with what you were saying.
DETAINEE
Some of the deaths were unavoidable. The majority were a consequence of the protracted conflict between your nation and those nations you believe to be harboring (unintelligible very loud sound accompanied by distortion on the recording).
SGT N
Don't repeat that word.
DETAINEE
I am sorry. I had forgotten it causes discomfort.
SGT N
Without repeating that word, tell me what you are.
DETAINEE
That is a very broad question.
SGT N
You're not human.
DETAINEE
No.
SGT N
You look human.
DETAINEE
So do you.
SGT N
I am human.
In that sense I am as well. Your doctor has no doubt confirmed as much.
SGT N
But this isn't the real you.
