Mikhailis took a deep breath, feeling Lira's steady breathing against his chest as she slept soundly. He glanced down at her, her face softened by the quiet comfort of sleep, her hair splayed across the pillow. He waited until her breaths fell into a rhythm, her body fully relaxed in his arms. Slowly, he turned his head to the other side, whispering quietly.
"Rodion, give me a full report on the chimera ants' current status."
There was a moment of silence, then the familiar voice of Rodion echoed in his mind, calm and clear as always.
Mikhailis's glasses lit up, dozens of tabs flickering open, revealing a complex web of information. A game board-like display spread out before his eyes, filled with tiny icons representing the chimera queen, the worker ants, soldiers, and the various chambers of the nest. He scanned it quickly, his eyes darting from one detail to the next.
"Alright, let's get to the important stuff," he whispered, barely audible. The AI continued.
