DROP FIFTY
Patty felt weird, having someone attach her nerves together. The Doc leaned over her head. There was a bright light in her face.
She winced at the pain.
“Doc, why is this done without anaesthesia?” Hector asked from somewhere outside of the pop-up operating room.
“Because, my dear Hector, it’s delicate work and I need her to tell me if everything looks right. We wouldn’t want to go through the entire operation, close her up and then find out that half her corneas aren’t properly connected, would we?” the Mechdoc said with his deep voice.
“Sorry, carry on.” Hector said and went silent. She could still hear him pacing up and down.
“Hector, I’m fine. Doc, tell me what you need from me,” she said.
“Look straight up please.” He held a tablet at a reading distance, with a pictu
