project-pressure

The chapter depicts a tense and reflective dinner scene at the Changes restaurant where Wing One staff gather to discuss the progress and implications of the Project centered on a young girl named Ari. Justin and Grant engage in a deep conversation about the psychological and emotional challenges faced by CITs (Cloned Instituted Technicians), particularly focusing on Ari's development, the pressures of her conditioning, and the risks of her losing her sense of self or 'flux.' Justin expresses concern about Ari's need for a more challenging teacher to keep her engaged and the potential consequences of the Project's demands on her mental stability.