Translation State

by Ann Leckie

“You know, your genes aren’t your destiny. You in particular. You have what you have, whatever you were born with, but you get to decide what to do with that. There’s nobody telling you what those genes mean, what they’re supposed to make you.”

“You know, going home doesn’t have to be permanent. But it’s nice to have someplace to come back to, where you’re welcome and safe.”