I stayed like that for a moment, until I felt in control again, and I was able to speak:
“My son’s name is Andre. And my daughter’s, Aleksandra.”
“I know. Andre was very kind in introducing me to his little sister Sasha and entertaining her for me while I examined her. Neither cried when I gave them their shots. He is an adorable boy.” She relaxed and went back to chewing her strawberry-mint gum calmly. “And there is something else, Andre mentioned something about a woman. An ordinary human. Toshi did not tell me much about it, but I think it made a great impression on your children. The boy asked about her. Johanna, is that her name?”
“Yes. Johanna Grant.” I looked at her again, and the room spun around me, so I closed my eye again. “What exactly did Andre tell you about Johanna?”
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