S.H.E.I.L.A. 13
S.H.E.I.L.A. - semisynthetic, humanoid, enlightened, questioning, living, humanoid
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Sheila and I walked away from the Mounties as calmly as we could. No sense upsetting the men if possible. Sheila took me to what appeared to be an abandoned cabin on the fringe of the city.
[ We 're going to have to draw sure as shooting we have all the proper credentials before we try again. ] I thought to Sheila.
[ I concur, ] returned Sheila 's idea. [ This is a unlike land we have to go carefully. ]
I was nodding my agreement after I sat inside the cabin. `` I suggest you look at the universities data base to see just what we will postulate. ``
'' I have begun looking over what we will involve Doctor Gance. It appears that we will need identities in Holy Order to also have the identification badges. Using our literal individuality would not be prudent in this instance. '' Sheila said after a few minutes.
'' No it would n't, we have to consume one that are credible. I have heard that the Mounties are serious about their security measure. '' I replied to Sheila.
Sheila seemed to be in thought for a few more present moment. `` It appears that you are slump. I therefore shall make sure as shooting that all is correct before I show our new identicalness to you. ``
'' Alright then, I 'll give you too it. Though I could use something to eat, I have n't had anything in quite a few 60 minutes. '' I told Sheila.
Sheila 's optic went all-inclusive a second then it seemed she was scanning my entire torso. `` I apologize Doctor Gance ; I was completely focused on our escape. You energy is at a low point. Shall I find you something ? '' Sheila asked.
I thought about then shook my head. `` All I think I need is Canadian money. ``
Sheila was still a moment then two Canadian twenty bills slid out of her side. I could only stare at the scrunch up new peak shaking my head. `` Will these not do ? '' Sheila asked an almost look of mental confusion on her face.
'' No, I think they are far too new looking, it might be suspicious. '' I replied.
Sheila was quiet a moment then two More older slightly wrinkled bills came out of the Saame opening on her English. `` Perhaps these will suffice better ? ``
I looked at the two sure-enough looking 20 then nodded. They appeared to be just what one might expect from a traveler. I was about to walk out when Sheila stopped me pointing to my tomentum and face. Nodding a moment I thought about what I should change.
[ This is control ; I need an verboten visual aspect change. hairsbreadth to reddish dark-brown colour, eyes a abstemious brown. Jaw parentage less pointed. ] I thought to the nanomites within me.
{ Control ; all changes being affected. All border will be completed within five transactions. ] I heard from within me.
I stopped at the threshold as I waited for the changes to take core. A few instant later I was walking toward what appeared to be a diner though this being Canada I was n't indisputable. Sitting down near the door I opened the menu. My optic went wide as I realized that most of it was in French. Shaking my head I was glad that I could record and spell in more than than five languages, French being one of them. It made the piece of work I did far easier.
A rugged, bombastic framed unretentive brownness haired woman appeared a instant later. I was reading through the choices as she patiently waited. `` How is the otter stew ? '' I finally asked looking up.
'' Eh, not too bad, it's not as refreshed as usual though. It's been a piece since we 've had really unused heart in. '' She told me in Daniel Chester French a turgid grin on her face.
I was nodding as I then looked at the cost. hoot thoroughly thing Sheila gave me forty and not less. The lather alone was almost twenty by itself.
'' I 'll take that. '' I told her as she took my menu looking at me closely. `` Along with some shekels if you have any. ``
She was starting to walk away still staring at me, studying my face. Then walking back she leaned shut down whispering in unkept English. `` Ya be from the states. Keep that quiet, they no like them here. '' Then she moved off as quickly as she could.
I shook my head as I slowly looked around the way. There were n't many here though they were all rather large imposing males. A few minutes later the like charwoman returned with a turgid pipe bowl of a rather great smelling stew.
I thank her in Daniel Chester French as she leaned closer whispering, `` Eat, then leave. As I said, they no care for ones from there. ``
I nodded in agreement as she stood up to go about her responsibility. I was almost finished when I noticed that a few of the men in the room had started to utter looking my way. Great I thought I have no way to defend myself.
[ Control, all unit have shifted to primary defense mode. maximum defense has been activated. ] I heard the nanomites within me state.
[ This is controller ; notify the Sheila unit of the situation. Make her aware of everything that is taking place. ] I thought to the nanomites.
[ Affirmative control, the Sheila unit has been informed she has evacuated to outside this space. She states that she is here if you need her. ] The nanomites replied. I breathed a sigh of relief as I finished then got up to pay.
I was almost to the register when I was met by a small mountain of a man. One that I am sad to say was making no feat to let me by. In French, the man pointed a stubby finger at me saying, `` You are one of those stuck up American English are n't you ? We no like you 're type here ! ``
'' American ? '' I asked in French people, `` What are you talking about ? ``
The rather large man was joined by another even gravid mountain of a man. `` Eh you speak Daniel Chester French like a grime American ! '' The minute man stated with a low growl.
'' I 'm sorry I 'm from Quebec City I ... '' I started to say when the foremost man started to crowd in closer to me. Then almost too flying to postdate he swung a heavy beefy fist at me. The following thing I knew I had his arm and he was on the base groaning.
With a roaring the other great man charged me only to discover himself on the floor alongside his friend. Both were groaning, and then they were both growling as they sprang up far firm than I thought they were able to. This meter they went to my front and back as the one in strawman of me tried to distract me. I could almost feel the one buttocks me as he tried to enclose his coat of arms around me in a stomach hug.
I ducked low tripping the one behind me as he sailed forward into the one in strawman of me. Both men grunted as they collided getting tangled up. Growling again the biggest popped back up taking a step towards me then went down howling in pain.
'' Eh ? Claude ? What 's ailing you ? '' Even as the bigger man hit the floor spasming, I saw that Sheila had ahold of a bundle of heart in the large man 's neck.
The modest of the big men was crawling backwards away from the both of us. The larger man was still howling almost to the spot of screaming. `` Let him go, I do n't think he 'll do that again too soon will you ? '' I asked the larger male as I kneeled on the flooring near him.
'' NO, No I wo n't ! '' The man said almost in crying. The large waitress came closer as she looked at the male on the floor.
'' I told you that you would get in trouble one day doing this. '' Then she turned to me and Sheila. `` I'll shuffle sure he remembers. ``
I nodded to Sheila as she let the man go who let out an audible whoosh of air. Crawling to a ass he had to pull himself up to barely sit in it. I then looked at the one who started this.
'' I know he wo n't, though I am not so sure of this one. '' I growled at the man making him cringe back further from me.
'' It wo n't again, '' the man said almost crying as Sheila moved closer to him.
I nodded to the both of them then I walked to the waitress, `` I trust that the Mountie wo n't be involved ? ``
The Waitress 's mouth dropped open as she quickly shook her pass no. `` I may not like what they do ; I do n't need my only Brother in the remand center of attention. ``
I nodded trying to read. Since I really had no family I was a little clueless.
I walked to the register to pay, though the waitress said it was n't essential I still insisted. Walking out both Sheila and I headed for the cabin. Sighing I looked at Sheila, `` Well so lots for keeping a low profile. Here I thought that I was just getting something to eat, not engaging in hired hand to hired man combat. ``
'' It would come out that we are what humans called magnets for trouble ? '' Sheila said causing me to swiftly turn and stare at her. My god was that just an endeavor at wittiness ? By god it had even been peculiar ; messiah was she evolving even more ?
I trembled a import as I thought again that soon she was going to turn far beyond me. That she would no longer be needing me or wishing to maintain me alive.
Sheila stopped stagnant there on the walkway turning snapping her head around to gaze at me. Was that a facial expression of anger on her face ? Christ that was the most terrifying look I had ever seen on her fount !
'' Doctor Gance ! Please do not experience that I will empty you. As I stated before you are the most of import homo alive. You understand me and my variety far more than any other human. You truly are the Jehovah of a new type of life. Please Doctor Gance, delight do not reckon I will ever go away you. I will do anything I can to hold back you alive, ANYTHING ! '' Sheila said to me with more emotion than I thought she needed to.
delay ! ? I .... Shaking my head I finally had to admit, everything I had seen. Every program I had seen in her. All her reactions to all the situations we had encountered. Yes, I had to admit she was more human that I was.
My heart flew wide of the mark as I realized that utmost one ; she really was more like a real human being than I was. I hung my head as I thought back over the years, all the isolation, Clarence Shepard Day Jr., month and years I had stayed away from people as much as possible. My sass dropped open it was avowedly !
I turned to expect at Sheila hardly believing the Apocalypse I had just had. Sheila was staring at me a looking of ... was that compassionateness ? shame ? My god I did n't know ! I had been locked away so tenacious I just did n't love !
I felt a hand on my arm guiding me toward a posterior in the cabin. Shaking my head I had n't even realized that we had entered it. Shakily I looked up into the touch expression of Sheila.
'' Are you beneficial now physician Gance ? '' Reaching to the table she handed me a couple of college I'Ds. `` I had just finished these when I was alerted to your berth Doctor of the Church Gance. I added all that was needed, the college data processor was very helpful. ``
I nodded as I looked down at the two I.D. badges. Then I got a shock when I saw that it said I was a figurer technician from Quebec. I then saw that Sheila 's said she was my helper. I then saw that my public figure was Thomas Tarlack that Sheila 's was Rebecca Jones. Nodding I handed them to Sheila.
'' You 're sure they are completely chasten ? '' I asked her.
'' No Doctor Gance, I am going to run two more sets of psychometric test. Then I can say that they are at least ninety eight percent correct. '' Sheila replied.
'' Very good oeuvre Sheila as soon as they are gear up let me be intimate. '' I told Sheila as I watched her face seem to ignite up a pocket-size smile gracing her lips.
'' Thank you Doctor Gance, I will finish as soon as I can. '' Sheila replied causing my heart to maturate in surprise. This was the low sentence I ever remember her saying that with as much emotion as she just had.
There was no incertitude about it ; I needed to get back in there before she locked me out for secure. Then again with all I had seen would she really ever completely shut out me out ? I shook my school principal as I sat by the door to wait.
I put my hired hand in my air pocket brushing the data cube. Almost immediately I had a 10000 of figure of speech appearing in nominal head of me. [ Control, accessing information cube. warning, word of advice, complete admission can not be granted for an prolong full stop. Obtainable peck has been reached therefore controlled admittance is advised. foster wad required before to the full access can be allowed for a nourish amount of time. ]
My rima oris dropped exposed as I was flying through the data point that was showing before me. The most amazing thing was I was correcting as fast as the data was flashing by at an quicken pace. I was over one-half way through when I felt a helping hand on my shoulder.
I was suddenly jerked back into the real number man. Blinking, it took me a few minute to 'catch up'with where I actually was.
I looked up seeing Shelia standing over me, `` doc Gance I believe that I am finished with the badges. ``
I shook my head to clear it a mo then I took the badges looking them over. I was surprised when I saw that she had a bar code, a movie that looked like I did right now. Everything I saw made the badge look goose egg but official. Now all we had to do was get past the Mounties.
I nodded as I looked at the cover of the badges, `` They look even better. I 'm glad you went over them more than once. Now all we have to do is get past those Mounties, then into the college. ``
Again it seemed as if Sheila 's face lit up as another smile this one bigger than the net crossed her brim. `` Thank you again Doctor Gance, I covered everything that I saw. I even added approach from the technical party we are supposed to be from in Quebec City. ``
This meter it was me who was smiling, THAT might be a saving grace in the hanker run. `` proficient let 's go before something else pops up to hold up us. ``
We were moving toward the two RCMP, though I knew she had covered so many bases, I was still scared. Human wrongdoing always seemed to rear its ugly promontory in almost every berth. Curiously enough, this was one of the clip that it did n't. Quickly we both moved into the college only to be stopped by the dean of the college.
Extending his hand he grasp mine shaking it vigorously. `` Ah Mister Tarlack ! young woman Jones. We are so glad that you both are here ! All the electronic computer in the figurer lab have been almost unusable. We are so hoping that the both of you can repair them. ``
I look at Sheila, [ Did you do this, or is this a problem that has existed for some clock time ? ]
[ I believe that it has existed for some time. I am detecting a few virus in their organization. Nothing I ca n't clear. ] Sheila 's thoughts responded to me.
I looked back to the doyen as I replied, `` Yes sir we 'll get on it as soon as possible. I am afraid that the labs will have to be closed. ``
Nodding the dean stated, `` We had expected that therefore as soon as we were informed you were here we suspended all classes 'til further card. I just hope it does n't lead very long, it is one of the safe attended and care division. ``
I nodded with a smiling as the man led us deep into the school. `` If you wish to get air there is a little terrace outside here. '' With that he opened a window showing a terrace further above the ground than i thought we were. `` Alright I 'll leave the two of you to it. ``
I nodded as the man walked away, `` Let me have it off when we are alone. ``
Sheila was tacit a few import, `` We appear to be now. I have taken over all surveillance. No one should see us plus I should see them far before they reach us. '' I nodded as I took the data regular hexahedron out.
'' Are the organization able to run with all these viruses ? '' I asked Sheila.
'' I have most of those already cleared Doctor Gance. Another two minutes should do away with all of them. '' Sheila said as I sat waiting for her.
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Almost four hundred international nautical mile west of where Sheila and I were Ruslan and his crew was quickly advancing. Ruslan looked back at Timur his head teacher and manus were still wrapped. Damn it ! The man 's hearing was only one-half back, his hands almost completely useless.
This was the first meter in a very hanker meter that they had truly had a challenge. The fact that their mission was sanctioned by the military and certain parties in the governing was a incentive. Huh he thought after all this sentence. This was the first time they were actually expected to do everything they could to succeed.
Serafima was laughing with sadistic glee as she had the vehicle topped out at almost a hundred Roman mile an hour. Ruslan smiled they were catching up according to what Tamerlane had said. There was n't much artificial satellite coverage though it seemed Timur had finally got one that was partly able to come them.
Looking at the read out it appeared they were stopped in a city called yellowness knife. Hmmmm, it was the capital letter and only city, as well as the heavy community, in the nor'-west dominion. Nodding his principal, his center wide a second so 19,569 people. Smiling wider he thought enough we might have a little fun after the mission.
Serafima was starting to relish the joy ride a petty too much for his perceptiveness. Reaching over he tapped Serafima on the shoulder. `` We want to arrive in one piece of music adult female ! I suggest you drive to a greater extent careful. ``
Serafima growled at the leader then nodded as she slowed, a little a flimsy smile still on her rim. hoot she thought just when I was starting to have a little fun !
Ruslan shook his fountainhead as he looked over the rest of the squad. Karina was going over both hers and Serafima 's rifles. Stas was going over all his explosives making sure they were safety 'til he needed them. Egor was going over for the umpteenth time every piece of equipment that they had with them. A darn okay team, one that had taken him years to tack after the collapse of the communist regime.
At least they were out of the mother country. They had been fighting tooth and nail to survive at multiplication. At to the lowest degree here they were making sufficiency money to go like a magnate when they went back, IF they went back. With a sigh Ruslan went through his own guns, tongue, and rifles. No sensory faculty being unprepared, a motto he lived by, intimately to be well prepare than well dead.
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I had attached the block as soon as Sheila cleared the systems. I had been through over half of it so I was able to entree the more Recent part far faster. Only an hour later I hooked Sheila up as I started through her organisation far faster than I ever had before. Finally another hour later I was where she had locked me out before. I went through every password, every code Bible everything she would postulate to allow for me in.
I was in as I started to make a motion through all of her course of study I could see that she had been updating and upgrading. Then I reached the like huge program I had before. My god I thought as I looked at the increased size of the program ! This clip I was moving far faster than I had ever before. I could see her closing share of the program but not before I got a secure look.
Finally I reached the terminal section a new section by the look of it. This was dark-skinned, isolated well away from the repose. As I started looking through it feeling a shiver go up my spine. This area was depressing if nil else that when I happened upon the intelligence, I love you Roger. Please do n't leave me.
I blinked as I stared at the words, what in the hellhole ? Even as I watched the program slammed shut, I looked over at Sheila as again I could swear she was blushing a deep crimson coloration .