"If I could, I'd be happy to meet her in person.
You know, the real her."
"All she is is nuts and bolts?"
"I know, but why is it that you get to talk to her?"
"You can all talk to her."
"I mean….on a personal level? I am sure she tucks you in at night, sings for you, is your best AI friend a friend could ever ask for."
"She's not…."
*Punch*
"Ooof."
"What?"
"Nothing.
If you want to talk to her like you're talking to me and not just envision her as an overseeing overlord who just rules like Natysh..I mean…..the Dragons….."
"And will talk back."
"Just insert your name into our Supercomputer and there you go."
"Where is this…Computer? If it is so high tech, why are you letting the Public in on it?"
"We like to be transparent, honest, upfront, and trustworthy."
"While you sneak behind their back to be in power?"
"Woo…woo….wooo. If we exposed all our cards then their wouldn't even need a be for respect and higher class. We'd all be animals biting each other legs."
"Elwin."
"No. This dude thinks that we are evil overlords who kill who we want, when we want, where we want if they so much as say we smeared too much lipstick on. Why are we even dealing with this…..this....Kid. If we were talking to his brother.....WHO ACTUALLY KNOWS WHAT SACRIFICE AND HARD DECISIONS MEAN...then we would be having a very very different conversation.
Why does one kill and the other not?"
"If the one didn't kill, then the one who is not would be killed by the one approaching from the shadows."
"I….."
"Stupid for putting you in charge, I say.
We're not asking for people to understand our every moves, but while we have our own ways of keeping you safe, we are freely letting people access their own form of defense. One on one. Lolli. You can talk to her, pet her, course her, have her kiss you on the cheek, and even outtalk your parents; all...…while keeping your annoying little crybaby butts safe while we keep your head safe. How about that? Is that too much for KIND...….ness?"
"I...…."
"Pegasus, fly us home."
"Elwin."
"We'll let you access, Lolli. Nothing more. Ruby will have Lolli send out the tablet with Darius for you all to sign. Anyone and everyone. No one is too small, and no one too tall. As long as you can talk, Lolli wants to be your friend."
"Friend…..you say?"
"Yes...…..Friend!!!!!!!
Or is that another word your earthlings have no idea what stands for?
Ruby, call the Pegasus to fly home."
"...As you wish."
"Wait....wait. I said, wait. Why isn't he.....I'mm pullin on the leash. Come on you stupid animal. Obey. You are under Wish to stay and not return."
"Wrong.
He can freely fly back and forth. He'll just immediately take off and fly back to your Home whenever free."
"You promise?"
"There's our ride. Let's hop on."
"Wait."
"Rain, let go of my hand or it will burn off; I am not lying. I can't control it."
"Then let us help. You've done a lot. Have us finish.
What about the Doctors helping Ruby?
Their is a first time for everything. Your walls are slowly breaking. Didn't you want this bridge because of our help in the first place?"
"........Wait for Darius and the tablet. Seek further instructions later."
"Elwin."
*Phueeeem*
"........Got you."
"WHEN WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?"
"......We're always watching, Rain.
Always!!!!!!!"