Empathy From the Pond Scum: Science Fiction

[penthius]

It made her feel good to realize that it was because of her precious pond scum that the man who had tried to kill her had been saved. At first, she perhaps wouldn't have been so pleased by the realization. But then she'd learned exactly what the pond scum did to others. Oh, it was for their own benefit, she was sure...but the results, while they'd saved the killer's life, would see to it that he'd need to find another profession. After all, how could a person cursed with absolute empathy ever manage to kill another human being? She smiled to herself, little knowing that she'd be finding out the answer to that, a very personal answer--


Inspiration: "Sho-Nuff" by KC and the Sunshine Band
Story Potential: Low
Notes: Blah blah blah....

Comments

[utilitygeek.livejournal.com]

Have you ever read The Forever Peace by Joe Haldeman? If not, you should add it to your list.

[penthius.livejournal.com]

Yes, I have! Quite good.