I've got a new proof of the book on the way. We adjusted the text spacing in the interior, and the words on the back cover were too close to the top. Hopefully, this version will be the final one, and the book will be ready to release for sale.

I thought about Beener Baity's hand the last time I read through the book. He was given a realistic one after the firedevil attack, and he chose to wear a metal one, instead. That shows an interesting side of his character.

Beener is the geek of the 32nd century. He's now part cyborg, and he's proud of it. He wears his metal hand as if it's a badge of honor.

In a sense, it is. Just as with the geeks of the 21st century, there's not a military bone in Beener's body. For him, it's all about how things work, not what you do with the mechanical devices you create. Yet, he has a strong competitive edge. Due to his involvement in the alternative reality field, he is forced into a close relationship with the military. How can he not feel his competitive edge rise up? When he defeats the firedevils that follow him through the mirror, he is infused with confidence. His bravado swells within him, and he feels like he's mastered a great fear: standing up to the enemy at risk of his own life, and coming out victorious.

He's given a very realistic prosthetic, but after the pats on the back wind down, and with the A.I. program fallen apart, he is once again relegated to the anonymous world of the background geek that keeps the wheels running smoothly, but who receives no respect from the military he still works with.

Hence: Beener "The Cyborg" Baity is born. He returns to the military hospital and offers them an ultimatum. Give him a metal hand, or he'll take his skills to the corporate world, where he's sure they'll be willing to trade one metal body part in exchange for his brilliant mind.

I picture the metal hand running almost to his elbow. It's of gleaming titanium-infused carbonite fiber, a 26th century improvement on CarbonX^TM, the top tier carbon fiber material for nearly four centuries. Titanium-infused carbonite fiber gleams with an oily blue sheen, is impact proof, and feather light. It's proprietary; military-only, and having a carbonite hand fascinates Beener to no end.

So, while Beener is very off-hand about his prosthetic, it gives him a great deal of pride. With it, he feels his mojo, and that makes him better than he was. That makes Beener exactly the person who is able to help Levi accomplish the Final Objective.

Two thumbs up for Beener!