Shadow the Hedgehog

"Parasitical beings that live off magical energy by the sound of it." ---- "I've no idea honestly.

"Pretty much," replied Hope as she put the disc in.

"Good. Keep me updated. Out." Zamy put the radio down. --- "Yeah. Famous last words."

"Just because they appear benevolent does not mean they are. Be careful." She turned to Miles. "It's a good thing I brought you back here after all." ------ "The content of the film doesn't matter, I just want to tes thow well she distinguishes fact from fiction, or if it causes any reaction."

Zamy shuddered.   "That sounds quite creepy. With all that energy from the pool there.... maybe you should get Zark." ----- "We could show her the film using that camera. It'd test her processing functions."

"I'm leaning towards the latter already. Tell me the situation." ----- "I'll go get the film."

"Hello Ziona. What's happened?" ---- "That's the plan."

"Sadly I do," she replied before picking up the radio. --- "But this way that's sidestepped."

"For the inevitable call." ---- "Yes. It might see us as inherently destructive and a threat to the world, so it'd be 'saving us from ourselves'."

"Now I just sit and wait." ---- "I should hope so. If I can make her even a little human that'll avoid the logical killing machine problem."

"I have many functions in this current form. They will only expand as I gain a body."

"I hope Ziona's doing ok." ---- "Yes, my current form is functional."

"No it's fine." --- "Not at the moment."

"That's ok." ---- "I agree," was the reply.

"Ok. I'll have a look at some point then." --- "They are both equally important," it replied.

"Ok, what kind do you want?" ---- "It is the next logical step," it typed back.

"Do you need any more books?" ---- "I can get some pretty easily," replied Hope. The AI replied "that's fortunate".

"Well no need to worry now." ---- I cannot," it typed back. "Further software required."

"Sure you did." --- Hope waited patoently.

"I know, which is why I'm joking." ---- "Yep. Anything else you want to ask Faith?"

"Sure. You could get some help from some 'friendly' convicts too." ----- "Not that I can think of thankfully."

"I could have you breaking rocks for the day." ---- "Sorry, must have been my mistake," laughed Hope.

"I'll think of something twice as dull." ---- "Great! Not even from that ghost girl standing behind you."

"I can't deny that." ---- "Sure, as long as you promise not to get scared," teased Hope.