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Chancellor Collins spoke up. "As much as it would please me to give you the choice of what you're about to embark on, the choice was made when you agreed to the tests and in coming here. Again, I assure you, there is nothing to worry about. The procedure is completely harmless." Something about his tone and his voice made me think otherwise. I reached for Joshua's hand, giving it a tight squeeze. I felt as though now was the time to run, to escape, to try and find a new home. The same fleeting look of fear crossed Joshua's face as it did my own. I knew in that moment he agreed. We barely had time to react as Chancellor Collins stepped over and between Joshua and me, our hands breaking apart. "Jacqueline, I've been told you've made the most progress. You'll be going first today." I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. I had no choice if I wanted to live. I wouldn't be a test subject. I broke free from the chancellor's grasp. "Run!" I screamed at Joshua as I tore past the cha