Hrm... I didn't think about that, with the eyes. [But Chibi's definitely glad to have the input. It makes sense.] But I had not thought they would be lacking for implants, with all the new arrivals of late. Perhaps they are tied to our code, or our perception in some way?

But as for gifts, I am not sure. It makes sense, does it not, these souls as gifts? Perhaps that is why they took the Bridge, to avoid any backlash for... This. [He clicks his tongue in thought.] But at the same time, I am not sure that's the full picture, and I am not sure these sacrifices can hold off their wrath sustainably.