"I know you don't want to hear it," Shelly said loud enough for Sonia to hear, knowing that the android had superior hearing, "but thank you again for everything you've done and everything you're doing, Sonia."
Sonia glared at her, then at Nanny, before facing forward and continuing to run. For a long moment, Shelly thought she wouldn't reply. When she did, it wasn't what she expected.
"Thank me after we've taken care of Jessica, or whatever it is in her head controlling her."
They ran on in relative silence for several more minutes. Shelly couldn't begin to imagine anything she could say that would salve the wounds she'd caused to their relationship. Perhaps it'd be best she didn't? When her soul recovered enough, wouldn't it be best to let Sonia go her own way?
"We are approaching the barrier," Nanny intoned loud enough for everyone to hear. "I must release a third of my mass if I am to continue with you."
