Oh yay, another Gem writer!!! And what a great series of short pieces!! Congratulations, you did a super job exploring Gem's lack of identity, his trouble understanding concepts such as sacrifice, family etc.

Particularly loved the last one "Give up your life redux" and the shift in perception, from a kidnapping to an escape.

Author's Response: Thanks! Hey, do other people call him Gem? I thought I made that up...