Once upon a time I was a human woman in my home world. I don't remember much, because I died. And then someone tried to bring me back, but that's impossible. The closest that can be done is a homunculus, a created human made by science from the remains of the deceased that looks and sounds like the human who died. I think we do have memories, but...the details don't matter.

I remember that existence. Being a homunculus. I was told I didn't have feelings or a soul, and I was only an imitation of that woman. But I don't think that's true. I don't feel any different, inside, now that I've regained humanity. I have the same feelings, they're just stronger and more difficult to control.

And I have a chance now to understand them, why I feel them and what they mean. I want that chance.