This head was male and Caucasian, with black stubble across the face and chin. The carotid artery pulsed blood, and he appeared to be breathing; air hissed between his wet lips. She reached out and saw the cuts and bruises across her arm, hair catching the light. Her limb looked old and battered—last year’s model. She ran her fingers across the man’s stubble with a light scratching noise. His skin was cool and dry.