DrWho42 13 Posted July 5, 2004 "The Intergalactic Host Program" by Laurel Winter 1. Welcome You have been specially chosen or randomly selected -or your neighbor was specially chosen and I/we missed him/her/it so will have to make do with you- to participate in an intergalactic host program. Congratulations. 2. What to Do Now Relax. Mood-altering chemicals might be helpful. Do not fight to regain immediate control. I/we have come a long way for this and resistance is ill-mannered. You will get your body back eventually- unless the interface bond is permanent. This can happen, depending on the species involved, but rarely occurs. Occasionally the exit procedure turns the host inside out, due to the complex and imperfect nature of the interface; we apologize in advance if this happens to you. Remember: an irritated inhabitant is more likely to step you into the path of a vehicle of mass transit at the point of exit. Be a congenial host (although not too congenial, as some inhabitants do decide to take up permanent residence). 3. Warning Do NOT attempt to initiate early eviction with masochistic behaviors. Remember: this is your body and you're stuck with it. Besides, you cannot know how an inhabitant will react to particular stimuli. Some enjoy extremes of temperature, the sensation of digits-or even limbs-being removed, the taste of lutefisk. Warning: The mental ingestion of The Bridges of Madison County is considered cruel and unusual punishment and your entire planet will be held liable if you inflict it on even the most unpleasant inhabitant. 4. Conclusion Thank you for processing this information- even if subconsciously. I/we appreciate your involuntary participation in the intergalactic host program. Have a nice inhabitation. From "Asimov's Science Fiction", Issue October/November 2002. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
please delete 0 Posted July 6, 2004 That's really funny, hee hee the rules of a body snatcher... I think that's what they are called lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWho42 13 Posted July 7, 2004 That's really funny, hee hee the rules of a body snatcher... I think that's what they are called lol... :blink: They go by many names.. And take on many identities... Anyone else read this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tal 0 Posted July 7, 2004 Yep i've read this but i've only just stoped lauging :tank: :tomcat: :tank: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites