What a changing decision for so many people. I couldn't make it without peering into the future. However, as soon as I looked in Undecided's direction, she caught my gaze and shook her head.
"Father, the Oracles can't see this far in the future. You know we can't! It takes much longer than a week for generations of bees with new genes to grow."
"But what if I gave someone my blood to give them the new gene and test this ability?"
Undecided frowned and closed her eyes for a moment before opening them with a start.
"Oh. This IS a possibility! It's… It's a bit unclear, because there are so many other genes you could have shared, and all the details—I'm sorry, this isn't relevant."
By this point, the attention of the entire Council was on Undecided. Nobody was speaking a word, and some were even holding their breaths as Undecided closed her eyes again and focused.
