A Harmonious Meeting of Two Races

She slowly turned back around, and Haley saw someone sitting on the previously empty couch.

He was taking a leisurely sip from the coffee cup that he was holding.

She froze, and couldn't help but call out the name she had been thinking about day and night. "Joker!"

The android that Luke was operating turned its head slightly, and a big smile suddenly appeared on its calm face. "Dr. Cohen, long time no see. Did you miss me?"

That blood-red mouth, pale face and deep dark circles around the eyes gave off a strange aura.

Haley's lips moved soundlessly before she murmured, "You saved me?"

"No." Luke raised a finger. "You saved yourself."

Haley was at a loss.

Luke put down his coffee cup and walked over to her. Stretching out both hands to hold her head, he said, "Look, there's an interesting soul in here that shouldn't be destroyed at the hands of those boring people."

Haley's entire body trembled.