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When I entered the lab, I saw Tommy in front of the centrifuge.
Feeling sorry, I rubbed my neck and called his name.
“Tommy?”
"Yes?"
“Can I speak with you for a minute?”
"Please, go ahead.”
He seemed calmer than ever. It seemed like he was ready to humbly accept whatever I was going to say. I cleared my throat gently.
“I’m sorry about earlier,” I said.
His eyebrows twitched. I wondered if he hadn’t expected an apology from me. He smiled at me.
“There is no need for you to apologize,” he replied immediately.
“No. I did something I shouldn’t have done. I crossed the line. I judged you as a murderer, when I was the one who knew nothing. It was hypocritical of me.”
“Well, it’s true that I had a hand in killing those people, and it’s also true that I slaughtered them. I don't think there's anything to apologize for."
“Are you angry, perhaps…?” I asked cautiously.
Tommy shook his head. "No. What I’m feeling… It’s guilt. Not a single day has gone by where I don’t remember the screams that I heard that day. The image of people begging for their lives still appears in my dreams, crystal clear.”
“I know how you feel.”
“I don't deserve an apology. It’s true that I prioritized the vaccine over those people.”
Tommy sagged his head, his expression a jumble of emotion. I walked over to Tommy and put my hand on his shoulder.
“I know how hard it must’ve been.”
“...”
“Did you question yourself over and over again, and consider why you...
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