Communism demands your seed, NOW

"I understand now—I was sad that you will be affected by this, Nectus. Don't be. Such a small number of deaths is really a cause for celebration."

"Oh. Uh…"

I turned away, now full of more mixed feelings. And blushing a little.

Although I was sad—it didn't change the joy Ambrosia's presence and her care for me gave me. Even her sometimes almost heartless personality was really growing on me.

"I wish I had your optimism. Or is this more of a pessimism?"

"Whichever of these means that I make the best choices for the hive."

I chuckled.

"Amby, I think the word you are looking for is 'communism'."

"So, it's a communist decision if it means it's best for the hive and our empire?"

I scratched my cheek.