Stealing 1966

As Uruk 2270 ventured into the consciousness of 1966, Vorma 2134 entered the sanctum. Vorma 2134 looked at the transparent tube of 1966 as her jara began to tingle. Yes, Vorma 2134 understood Uruk 2270’s fascination with 1966. For both Vorma 2134 and Uruk 2270 knew that 1966, though an inferior life form and a Creature Fragilis at that, was on the threshold of a profound understanding. Yes, 1966 was unlike others of her form. 1966 was on the verge of transformation.

"Perhaps you would prefer the company of 1966 to a Zenopian tonight," Vorma 2134 said as she proceeded to disconnect the mind transactor ray leading to 1966’s transparent tube, "But then again, too bad. I’ve already reserved our melding cocktail.

Uruk 2270 rose from his station and beamed a ray of light at Vorma 2134’s jara. Vorma 2134 raised her jdisi in response.

"Now, where we will meld tonight?" Uruk 2270 said as he glided towards Vorma 2134.

"The usual sanctum," Vorma 2134 said as she dissipated into the surrounding atmosphere.

Uruk 2270 quickly followed Vorma 2134’s lead and before long, they were both within the melding cocktail’s sanctum. Within moments, consciousness would fuse and the formality of polite conversation would be cast aside. For within the melding cocktail’s sanctum, these two entities would fuse into one mind. Vorma 2134 ignited the reactor and suddenly, the fused mind spoke.

"Is our treatment of Creature Fragilis or for that manner, any other inferior life form ethical?" the fused mind pondered. "After all, though inferior life forms, surely these creatures are sentient. Ah, but we selected only those entities who were without attachment to the larger societies they lived in. We selected those who were transient, without a genuine place in the order of things. Nonetheless, surely they were entitled to living their lives without our interference and the permanent suspension of their consciousness. After all, conscious inertia may not be painful but neither does it allow for the continuance of action. Ah, you have come to see these life forms as being entitled to the same liberties as yourself. Surely this is dangerous. Remember that we are speaking of inferior Life Forms, primitive Life Forms. Are you suggesting that the mere act of sentience entitle Creature Fragilis to the very liberties of the denizens of Zenopia? Are you equating them with yourself? Well, not equating them but entitling them to be their own masters of their own destinies."

Suddenly, the melding cocktail sanctum opened. A stunned Vorma 2134 emerged.

"I must leave," Vorma 2134 stated.

"No, please, Vorma 2134. You are my only hope of understanding," Uruk 2270 said as he lowered his jdisi in resignation.

"Uruk 2270, you must understand that if you entitle Creature Fragilis to the same liberties and freedoms as yourself, you change the entire framework for ethical consideration. Once you elevate them to the status of Zenopians, their conscious inertia becomes a kind of imprisonment.

And then our very capturing and kidnapping of them becomes morally reprehensible," Vorma 2134 practically whispered the words.

"But isn’t it?" Uruk 2270 asked.

"Uruk 2270, you have fallen victim to a common poisoning of the consciousness due to your love of the subject. You must try to remember that no matter how much you may wish for them to be like us, they are not us."

"Vorma 2134, we were wrong to interfere with the destiny of Creature Fragilis. It was bad enough that we captured and kidnapped a number of their Forms but when we introduced the Virus Literati and annihilated the superior minds among them, paving the way for a complete disintegration of their civilizations, we were morally reprehensible," Uruk 2270’s jdisi trembled as his spoke such words.