When I Devoted Myself to Science
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Halfway through, my colleagues raised a toast.
"Today, we'll set off for our research. Today, Jonathan says goodbye to his past. Today, Jonathan embraces his new life. To a new life! And a brighter future!"
"Bottoms up!"
I raised my glass happily and drained it in a single gulp. Of course. Of course, we would have a bright future.
The feast brought us closer, and by the end of it, someone gathered us around, speaking in whispers.
"Want to know a secret? We've got a surprise waiting for us at the National Science Foundation."