“What about Ender? Is he ready?” “Anderson thinks he is.” Graff sighed. “To Bean, it’s still just a game, because none of the weight has fallen on him yet. But Ender . . . I think he knows, deep down, where this is going to lead. I think he feels it already.” “Sir, just because you’re feeling the weight doesn’t mean he is.” Graff laughed. “You cut straight to the heart of things, don’t you!” “Bean’s hungry for it, sir. If Ender isn’t, then why not put the burden where it’s wanted?” “If Bean’s hungry for it, it proves he’s still too young. Besides, the hungry ones always have something to
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