C20 20. The Life Commission

I moved, approached them grudgingly.

“Come closer, don’t be afraid…” the old, gray-haired woman told me, outstretching her hand to me, as if she was encouraging a toddler walking for the very first time. I hesitated, but her pressuring gaze made me move. I unwillingly outstretched my hand too, but she pulled away as if she’d just been electrocuted.

“Oh