[It's old guilt, but seems to settle on shoulders as easily as if had never been lifted: worry that, through ship, he'll get someone hurt or killed. Will be the reason they're hurt or killed.
Nearest wire curls up, reaches for Psii--he's sure there's intent behind motion this time. Knows there are defenses, better than anyone, but he's still more surprised than hurt when electric shock hits him.
It's relatively mild, only enough to make him recoil, and suck on zapped claw for a moment. And look back, feeling rather like woolbeast.]
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Nearest wire curls up, reaches for Psii--he's sure there's intent behind motion this time. Knows there are defenses, better than anyone, but he's still more surprised than hurt when electric shock hits him.
It's relatively mild, only enough to make him recoil, and suck on zapped claw for a moment. And look back, feeling rather like woolbeast.]
Suppose you might be right.