May 8, 2075
Though it in many ways pains me to have to select only one potential future to inhabit and with it one code partner to “replace,” I fear the time has finally come for such a decision to be made.
On balance, with the exception of Raoul, who for reasons of phenotypical irregularities is simply not a possible choice, I can see positive and negative aspects to the choice of either Alel or Ben.
From a logistical standpoint, Alel is the obvious choice given the practical conditions and dramatic potential for identity replacement at his work site. After significant time spent studying the chromosonal and epigenetic landscapes of both Alel and Ben and in conjunction with the development of four possible plans, A, B, C, and D, for the execution of this exchange, I have selected Alel as my code partner of choice for Plan B, or “Displacement Through Exasperation.”
May 16, 2075