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child-responsibility
Ari, though a child herself, is given significant responsibilities over other azi, emphasizing themes of maturity and authority at a young age.
1 chapter across 1 book
Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh
Chapter 72
In this chapter, Ari wakes up to find her Minder alarm going off and learns that Nelly, her usual caretaker, is in the hospital receiving tape. Uncle Denys informs Ari that she will be responsible for two new azi, Florian and Catlin, who are experimental Alphas and will live with her as part of her birthday. Ari struggles with the seriousness of her new role as their Supervisor, navigating her feelings of responsibility, fear, and uncertainty while trying to integrate the two new azi into her daily life.