Naresh Patil does not wake at dimming. 81 years, most of them given to Life Systems.
Founder · one of the Thousand · deceased
Naresh Patil
Died Year 59, Day 126, aged 81.
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- Born
- 22 years before departure, on Earth
- Department
- Life Systems
Works in the Archive
- “What the Root Leaves” — a quilt, Year 8, Day 13
- “What the Furrow Holds” — a song, Year 27, Day 148
Appearances in the log
Last shift for Naresh Patil, who joined Life Systems half a century ago. The crew line the corridor and knock wrenches on the rails.
“What the Furrow Holds,” a song by Naresh Patil, is unveiled on the first watch to the particular applause of Life Systems.
A new quilt from Naresh Patil — “What the Root Leaves.” The Archive takes a copy; the original belongs to whoever stands nearest.
A wedding on the first watch. Naresh Patil, Life Systems; Carmen Cárdenas, Ecology. The ship approves in its way: the lights held steady throughout.