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Cool, logical, pragmatic, strong Correct and brilliant too A perfect shot, a careful wit And an objective view. That's how you'd like the world to see The image that is you. But sometimes tiny things reveal The image isn't all that's real - The things you chose to do.

The time you chose to stay - not run From an uncertain fate: When logic said, "Why stay? They're dead. Before it is too late run. You can manage by yourself. Don't waste time in debate." You risked yourself, and them rescued You'd have been safe in solitude - Good odds, at any rate!

The time when you were so distressed That she'd tricked you again; "The man? But he is dead," she said, "You were not hard to train." How many times has liking turned around and caused you pain? You buried all the friends you lost But did you stop and count the cost? The friendless live in vain.

-- Jenny Hayward

(based on the episodes "Horizon" and "Terminal")