In an effort to make it better, she very well might make it worse. "I don't think it's like a...natural state for any child ever. I mean -- the General was big on stressing that potential recruits had to be, ah, ready."

But Buffy agreed with Albert. It was hard to ignore the inherent homelessness of those born here, in this world.

"Still. No wonder the Malnosso are experimenting with world anchors..."