Neera: May I ask why you were angry? It can't be because Una was genetically augmented. Considering your last name, I would think you understand the nuances of genetic manipulation better than most. La'an: Una was my friend. She lied to me. Neera: It's not that simple, is it? No. Neera: Could it be that you carry your family's augmentations, and you believe that because of them you may become dangerous. Yes, I do. Neera: There is nothing wrong with you, Lieutenant. No hidden monster inside. You don't know that. Neera: But I do. It's how they make us feel. They look down at us for so long that we begin to look down at ourselves. Genetics is not destiny, despite what you may have been taught. The fear you have of yourself, it's not your own. It was drilled into you. You're not born a monster. You were just born with a capacity for actions, good or ill. Just like the rest of us.
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augmentation.