“Sounds easy enough,” said Eva. “Outta curiosity though, what would happen if we violated any of these rules? Say, accidentally?” “Technically, I’m supposed to come get you to stop, by word or by force. Failing that, well, we’ve got ourselves a defense system to help boot you out. But it’s probably
“Anyway,” she continued, “I’ve got a contractor for you, so count yourself lucky.” “Thank the gods,” he said. “Been waiting forever for help! Which one of you is my relief, hm? Don’t be shy now.” “That would be me,” said Miko. “Call me Raijin.” She stepped forward with a smile, and gave him a sma
Miko followed old man Reeve further into his shop, and noted how much of it was in utter disarray. Parts were scattered all over the shelves, on tables and desks, the floor, any open surface, really. And seemingly at random without a discernible order or structure to their placement. The parts the
He then went back to walking normally without missing a single stride. He opened the double doors to the other half of his vast lab, where a partially disassembled drone hung suspended in an antigrav field. The tables surrounding the drone were covered in various parts and tools and electronics. U
Then the old man was suddenly struck by something - a thought more so than anything physical. His mouth gaped as what the cottonball drones were doing sunk into his mind. He stepped right up to them and watched up close as they dismantled his drone with absolute precision. “Hold on,” he said. “How
Amal walked deeper into the clinic, led by the nurse receptionist. She noted how the clinic itself was close to immaculate, and how the smell of disinfectant permeated the air. Unlike most others, she was comforted by that smell. As they walked down the hallways, she noted the few rooms where a num
“It was only a few cycles ago,” said Doctor Shan. “They went out on their usual hunt - they typically set their sights on both small game and large herbivores. Helps keep our meat provisions relatively well stocked. Which means every cycle they’re laid out, the more our provisions dwindle. We’re not
The doctor was immediately alarmed, and ran towards the suit-up room. “Come on!” she cried. “Help me out with him!” The both of them hopped into the sterile suit-up room and got into surgical outfits as quickly as they could. Once they double-checked each others’ seals, the room sprayed them with