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azi-training

Azi are genetically engineered humans with programmed psychsets, and the chapter contrasts their operational mindset with the more complex psychological needs of CITs.

2 chapters across 1 book

Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh

Chapter 65

Grant confronts Yanni Schwartz about the treatment and future of Justin Warrick, a CIT struggling under Yanni's demanding supervision. Grant advocates for Justin's unique talents and emotional depth in design work, urging Yanni to lighten the workload and support Justin's unconventional approach, despite Yanni's skepticism and concerns about psychological risks. The chapter explores the tension between rigid institutional expectations and the need to nurture individual creativity and emotional complexity in synthetic psychsets.

Chapter 85

The chapter follows Justin as he receives a summons to meet with Yanni Schwartz amid ongoing tensions and investigations related to a recent traumatic event involving a young replicate named Ari. Yanni informs Justin of administrative changes that will ease his workload and warns him about the sensitive situation surrounding Ari's identity and condition. Throughout, Justin struggles with fear, distrust, and the psychological aftermath of the probe, relying heavily on Grant for support and grounding.