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Immortality - An illness becomes an opportunity for a pair of scientists pioneering a controversial new technology.
The doctor gave me a careful look. "I’m sorry, but we’re approaching the limits of what we can do. At this point, we can only give you about one more month."
I nodded, then worked to get the words out. "I… see. In that case… I want to go home. My research… I want to finish as much as I can."
"Are you sure?" the doctor asked. "At home, your life expectancy will be significantly lower."
"I’m… sure," I confirmed. "I’ve… thought about this before."
"She has," Jade added, from the chair beside the doctor. "She’s talked about this before. Remember, we’re both medical professionals, too. We know what we’re doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. I’ll get you prepared for release this afternoon, then. I’m sorry we couldn’t do more for you, Dr. Miller."
I gave the best impression of a smile that my face would allow. "It’s fine. Thanks, doc."
As the doctor left, Jade stood up and walked up to me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "You okay?"
"I will be," I breathed back, then offered a conspiratorial grin. "Just get it ready."
Jade nodded, and I glimpsed the flicker of a smile back. "Of course."
English to Japanese to English
Immortality - A certain illness becomes an opportunity for two scientists pioneering a controversial new technology.
The doctor looked at me carefully. "I'm sorry, but we're nearing the limits of what we can do. At this point, you only have about a month left."
I nodded, then forced out the words. "I... see. In that case... I want to go home. I want to finish my research... as much as I can."
"Are you sure?" the doctor asked. "At home, your remaining time will be significantly shorter."
"I... I've made up my mind," I confirmed. "I've been thinking about this... for a while."
"She has," Jade added from the chair next to the doctor. "She's been talking about it for a while. We're medical professionals too. We know what we're doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. Then we'll prepare for your discharge this afternoon. Dr. Miller, I'm sorry we couldn't do more."
I smiled as much as my face would allow. "It's okay. Thank you, doctor."
As the doctor left, Jade stood up and came over to me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "Are you okay?"
"I'm okay," I exhaled, then gave her a conspiratorial smile. "Get everything ready."
Jade nodded, and I caught a glimpse of her sparkling smile. "Of course."
English to Arabic to English
Immortality - The illness becomes an opportunity for two individuals to develop a controversial new technology.
The doctor looked at me carefully. "I'm sorry, but we're approaching the limits of what we can do. At this stage, we can only give you approximately one more month."
I nodded my head, then made an effort to speak. "I... understand. In that case... I want to go home. My research... I want to finish as much as I can."
"Are you sure?" asked the doctor. "At home, your life expectancy will be much shorter."
"I'm... sure," I confirmed. "I've... thought about this before."
"She has," Jade added from the chair beside the doctor. "She's talked about this before. Remember, we're also medical professionals. We know what we're doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. I'll prepare for your discharge this evening then. I'm sorry we couldn't do more for you, Dr. Miller."
I offered the best smile my features would allow. "It's okay. Thank you, doctor."
When the doctor left, Jade stood up and moved toward me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "Are you okay?"
"I will be," I whispered back, then gave a conspiratorial smile. "Just get it ready."
Jade nodded, and I noticed a flicker of a smile on her face. "Of course."
English to Russian to English
Immortality - An illness becomes an opportunity for a pair of scientists developing a controversial new technology.
The doctor looked at me carefully. "I'm sorry, but we're approaching the limits of what we can do. At this point, we can give you about a month."
I nodded, then forced out the words: "I... understand. In that case... I want to go home. My research... I want to complete as much as I can."
"Are you sure?" asked the doctor. "At home, your lifespan will be significantly shorter."
"I... am sure," I confirmed. "I... have already thought about it."
"She has," added Jade, sitting in a chair next to the doctor. "She's talked about it before. Remember, we're both medical professionals too. We know what we're doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. Then I'll prepare you for discharge this afternoon. I'm sorry we couldn't do more for you, Dr. Miller."
I tried to smile as much as my face would allow. "It's alright. Thank you, doctor."
When the doctor left, Jade stood up and walked over to me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "Are you okay?"
"I will be," I whispered back, then offered a conspiratorial smile. "Just get everything ready."
Jade nodded, and I caught a glimpse of a smile in return. "Of course."
English to Hebrew to English
Immortality - A disease becomes an opportunity for a pair of scientists researching innovative and controversial technology.
The doctor looked at me carefully. "I'm sorry, but we're reaching the limit of what we can do. At this point, we can only give you about another month."
I nodded, then struggled to get the words out. "I... understand. In that case... I want to go home. My research... I want to finish as much as I can."
"Are you sure?" the doctor asked. "At home, your life expectancy will be significantly shorter."
"I'm... sure," I confirmed. "I've thought about this before."
"She has," Jade added from the chair next to the doctor. "She's talked about it before. Remember, we're also medical professionals. We know what we're doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. I'll prepare you for discharge this afternoon, then. I'm sorry we couldn't do more for you, Dr. Miller."
I smiled the best smile my face would allow. "It's okay. Thank you, Doctor."
As the doctor left, Jade stood up and moved closer to me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "Are you okay?"
"I will be," I breathed back, then offered a conspiratorial smile. "Just get it ready."
Jade nodded, and I saw the glimmer of a smile in return. "Of course."
English to German to English
Immortality - An illness becomes an opportunity for a pair of scientists pushing a controversial new technology.
The doctor looked at me carefully. "I'm sorry, but we're approaching the limits of what we can do. At this point, we can only give you about a month."
I nodded and struggled to get the words out. "I... understand. In that case... I want to go home. My research... I want to finish as much as I can."
"Are you sure?" asked the doctor. "At home, your life expectancy will be significantly shorter."
"I'm... sure," I confirmed. "I've... thought about it already."
"She has," Jade added, sitting in the chair next to the doctor. "She's already talked about it. Remember, we're both medical professionals too. We know what we're doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. I'll prepare you for discharge this afternoon then. I'm sorry we couldn't do more for you, Dr. Miller."
I gave the best smile my face could manage. "It's okay. Thank you, Doctor."
As the doctor left, Jade stood up and came over to me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "Are you okay?"
"I'll be fine," I breathed back, offering a conspiratorial grin. "Just get it ready."
Jade nodded, and I caught a glimpse of a restrained smile. "Of course."
More Professional
Immortality - An illness presents an unprecedented opportunity for two scientists pioneering a groundbreaking—and controversial—new technology.
The doctor regarded me with a measured expression. "I’m sorry, but we’re nearing the limits of what we can do. At this stage, we can only give you about a month."
I nodded, struggling to form my words. "I… understand. In that case… I’d like to go home. My research… I want to complete as much as I can."
"Are you certain?" the doctor asked. "At home, your life expectancy will be significantly reduced."
"I’m… sure," I affirmed. "I’ve… considered this carefully."
"She has," Jade interjected from her seat beside the doctor. "We’ve discussed this extensively. Remember, we’re both medical professionals. We know what we’re doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. I’ll arrange for your discharge this afternoon. I’m sorry we couldn’t do more for you, Dr. Miller."
I managed a faint smile. "It’s alright. Thank you, Doctor."
As the doctor left, Jade stood and approached me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "How are you holding up?"
"I’ll be okay," I replied softly, offering a conspiratorial grin. "Just get everything ready."
Jade nodded, a flicker of a smile crossing her face. "Of course."
More Informal
Immortality - An illness turns into a wild opportunity for two scientists pushing the boundaries with a controversial new tech.
The doctor gave me that careful, sympathetic look. "I’m sorry, but we’re hitting the limits of what we can do. At this point, we’re looking at about a month."
I nodded, then forced the words out. "I… see. In that case… I want to go home. My research… I need to finish as much as I can."
"Are you sure?" the doctor asked. "At home, your life expectancy will drop significantly."
"I’m… sure," I said firmly. "I’ve… thought this through."
"She has," Jade chimed in from the chair next to the doctor. "We’ve talked about this a lot. And hey, we’re both medical professionals. We know what we’re doing."
The doctor nodded. "Understood. I’ll get you set for discharge this afternoon. I’m sorry we couldn’t do more, Dr. Miller."
I managed a weak smile. "It’s fine. Thanks, doc."
As the doctor left, Jade stood up and came over to me. "Hey, Erin," she whispered. "You okay?"
"I’ll be fine," I whispered back, then gave her a sly grin. "Just get everything ready."
Jade nodded, and I caught a flicker of a smile from her. "Of course."
More Poetic
Immortality - An illness, a thief of time, becomes a key—a chance for two scientists to unlock a door once thought sealed, to pioneer a technology that dances on the edge of what is and what could be.
The doctor’s gaze was soft, heavy with the weight of words no one wants to hear. "I’m sorry," she said, "but we’re reaching the edge of what medicine can do. A month, perhaps. Maybe less."
I nodded, the effort to speak clawing at my throat. "I… see. Then… I want to go home. My work… I need to finish what I can."
"Are you sure?" she asked, her voice a fragile thread. "At home, your time will be shorter. The risks—"
"I’m… sure," I said, each word a stone laid in place. "I’ve… thought this through."
"She has," Jade said, her voice steady from the chair beside the doctor. "We’ve talked about this. We’re both doctors. We know what we’re doing."
The doctor nodded, her resignation a quiet sigh. "Understood. I’ll arrange your discharge for this afternoon. I’m sorry, Dr. Miller. Truly."
I mustered a smile, thin but sincere. "It’s fine. Thank you."
As the door closed behind her, Jade rose and stepped closer. "Hey, Erin," she whispered, her voice a lifeline. "You okay?"
"I will be," I breathed, my lips curling into a conspirator’s grin. "Just get it ready."
Jade nodded, her smile a flicker of light in the dim room. "Of course."
More Archaic
Immortality - A malady doth become an opportunity for a pair of learned scholars, who do pioneer a most contentious new art.
The leech did cast upon me a careful gaze. "I am grieved, yet we do approach the bounds of what may be done. At this hour, we can grant thee but one more moon of life."
I did nod, and then labored to form my words. "I… see. In such case… I would fain return to mine home. Mine research… I would complete as much as I may."
"Art thou certain?" quoth the leech. "At home, thy span of days shall be greatly shortened."
"I am… certain," I did affirm. "I have… pondered this afore."
"She hath," Jade did add, from the chair beside the leech. "She hath spoken of this before. Bethink thee, we are both versed in the healing arts as well. We know what we do."
The leech did nod. "’Tis understood. I shall make ready thy release this afternoon, then. I am sorrowful we could not do more for thee, Dr. Miller."
I did offer the best semblance of a smile that my visage could muster. "’Tis well. I thank thee, good leech."
As the leech did depart, Jade rose and drew nigh to me. "Hark, Erin," she did whisper. "Art thou well?"
"I shall be," I did breathe in return, and then offered a conspiratorial grin. "Only make it ready."
Jade did nod, and I glimpsed the fleeting shadow of a smile upon her lips. "As thou wilt."