S.H.E.I.L.A. - synthetic substance, humanoid, enlightened, inquisitive, living, android

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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 outskirts of the city.

[ We 're going to have to make for certain we have all the proper certification before we try again. ] I thought to Sheila.

[ I concur, ] returned Sheila 's persuasion. [ This is a different state 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 need. ``

'' I have begun looking over what we will demand Doctor Gance. It appears that we will want identities in order to also have the identification badges. Using our real number identities would not be prudent in this example. '' Sheila said after a few minutes.

'' No it would n't, we have to have ones that are believable. I have heard that the RCMP are life-threatening about their certificate. '' I replied to Sheila.

Sheila seemed to be in thought for a few more instant. `` It appears that you are correct. I therefore shall make sure that all is correct before I show our new identity to you. ``

'' Alright then, I 'll exit you too it. Though I could use something to eat, I have n't had anything in quite a few hr. '' I told Sheila.

Sheila 's eyes went across-the-board a moment then it seemed she was scanning my total soundbox. `` I apologize Doctor Gance ; I was completely focused on our evasion. You vigor is at a low point. Shall I find you something ? '' Sheila asked.

I thought about then stir my fountainhead. `` All I think I need is Canadian money. ``

Sheila was still a import then two Canadian twenty bills slid out of her side of meat. I could only gaze at the crisp new bills shaking my heading. `` will these not do ? '' Sheila asked an almost looking at of 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 to a greater extent honest-to-goodness slightly wrinkled bills came out of the same opening move on her side. `` Perhaps these will do better ? ``

I looked at the two older looking twenty 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 hair and human face. Nodding a mo I thought about what I should change.

[ This is ascendancy ; I need an outer appearance change. hairsbreadth to reddish John Brown coloring, eyes a loose Brown. Jaw subscriber line less pointed. ] I thought to the nanomites within me.

{ Control ; all alteration being affected. All border will be completed within five minutes. ] I heard from within me.

I stopped at the door as I waited for the changes to take force. A few minutes later I was walking toward what appeared to be a diner though this being Canada I was n't for certain. Sitting down near the threshold I opened the menu. My eyes went wide-cut as I realized that well-nigh of it was in French. Shaking my head I was glad that I could learn and write in to a greater extent than five languages, French being one of them. It made the work I did far easier.

A rugged, large framed forgetful brown haired woman appeared a moment 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 reinvigorated as usual though. It's been a piece since we 've had really invigorated core in. '' She told me in French a turgid smile on her face.

I was nodding as I then looked at the prices. tinker's damn goodness thing Sheila gave me forty and not less. The lather alone was almost twenty by itself.

'' I 'll have got that. '' I told her as she took my menu looking at me closely. `` Along with some lettuce if you have any. ``

She was starting to walk away still staring at me, studying my face. Then walking back she leaned close whispering in develop English. `` Ya be from the res publica. 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 room. There were n't many here though they were all rather with child imposing Male. A few minutes later the Same char returned with a expectant bowl of a rather great smelling stew.

I thank her in 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 duties. I was almost finished when I noticed that a few of the men in the way had started to lecture looking my way. Great I thought I have no way to defend myself.

[ Control, all social unit have shifted to elementary defence mechanism mode. utmost defence force has been activated. ] I heard the nanomites within me state.

[ This is control ; notify the Sheila unit of the berth. 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 reliever as I finished then got up to pay.

I was almost to the register when I was met by a small great deal of a man. One that I am sad to say was making no endeavour to let me by. In French people, the man pointed a stubby digit at me saying, `` You are one of those stuck up Americans are n't you ? We no like you 're case here ! ``

'' American ? '' I asked in French, `` What are you talking about ? ``

The rather large man was joined by another even larger mountain of a man. `` Eh you speak Daniel Chester French like a dirty American language ! '' The second man stated with a low growl.

'' I 'm good-for-nothing I 'm from Quebec City I ... '' I started to say when the first man started to crowd in closer to me. Then almost too tight to follow he swing a large beefy clenched fist at me. The future matter I knew I had his arm and he was on the level groaning.

With a roar the other prominent man charged me only to feel himself on the floor alongside his friend. Both were groaning, and then they were both growling as they sprang up far faster than I thought they were able to. This time they went to my front and back as the one in movement of me tried to distract me. I could almost finger the one behind me as he tried to wrap up his weapon around me in a digest hug.

I ducked low tripping the one rump me as he sailed forward into the one in front 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 nerve in the prominent man 's neck.

The smaller of the big men was crawling backwards away from the both of us. The with child man was still howling almost to the point of screaming. `` Let him go, I do n't guess he 'll do that again too soon will you ? '' I asked the larger male person as I kneeled on the trading floor near him.

'' NO, No I wo n't ! '' The man said almost in weeping. 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 make sure he remembers. ``

I nodded to Sheila as she let the man go who let out an audible whoosh of air. Crawling to a seat he had to overstretch 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 recoil 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 Mounties wo n't be involved ? ``

The Waitress 's sass dropped open as she quickly shook her head no. `` I may not like what they do ; I do n't want my only brother in the remand center. ``

I nodded trying to realize. Since I really had no family I was a small clueless.

I walked to the registry to pay, though the waitress said it was n't necessary I still insisted. Walking out both Sheila and I headed for the cabin. Sighing I looked at Sheila, `` Well so much for keeping a low profile. Here I thought that I was just getting something to eat, not engaging in hand to hand fighting. ``

'' It would come out that we are what humans called magnets for hassle ? '' Sheila said causing me to swiftly change by reversal and stare at her. My god was that just an effort at humor ? By god it had even been fishy ; Christ was she evolving even more ?

I trembled a moment as I thought again that soon she was going to grow far beyond me. That she would no longer be needing me or wishing to save me alive.

Sheila stopped dead there on the walkway turning snapping her heading around to gaze at me. Was that a feeling of wrath on her fount ? Christ that was the most terrorise look I had ever seen on her grimace !

'' physician Gance ! Please do not feel that I will abandon you. As I stated before you are the most important man animated. You understand me and my kind far more than any other human. You truly are the creator of a new case of lifespan. Please Dr. Gance, delight do not think I will ever leave you. I will do anything I can to keep you alive, ANYTHING ! '' Sheila said to me with more emotion than I thought she needed to.

Wait ! ? I .... Shaking my nous I finally had to acknowledge, everything I had seen. Every program I had seen in her. All her chemical reaction to all the spot we had encountered. Yes, I had to admit she was more human that I was.

My middle flew full as I realized that last one ; she really was more like a tangible human than I was. I hung my pass as I thought back over the years, all the isolation, days, months and old age I had stayed away from people as much as possible. My back talk dropped unresolved it was admittedly !

I turned to look at Sheila hardly believing the Revelation I had just had. Sheila was staring at me a look of ... was that compassion ? Pity ? My god I did n't know ! I had been locked away so long I just did n't know !

I felt a hand on my arm guiding me toward a rump in the cabin. Shaking my top dog I had n't even realized that we had entered it. Shakily I looked up into the touch on face of Sheila.

'' Are you better now Doctor Gance ? '' Reaching to the table she handed me a dyad of college I'Ds. `` I had just finished these when I was alerted to your situation Doctor Gance. I added all that was needed, the college computer 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 data processor technician from Quebec. I then saw that Sheila 's said she was my assistant. I then saw that my name was Thomas Tarlack that Sheila 's was Rebecca John Paul Jones. Nodding I handed them to Sheila.

'' You 're certain they are completely correct ? '' I asked her.

'' No MD Gance, I am going to run two more solidifying of psychometric test. Then I can say that they are at to the lowest degree ninety eight percent correct. '' Sheila replied.

'' Very well piece of work Sheila as soon as they are fix let me know. '' I told Sheila as I watched her look seem to light up a small-scale smile gracing her lips.

'' Thank you Doctor Gance, I will eat up as soon as I can. '' Sheila replied causing my eyes to uprise in surprise. This was the first time I ever remember her saying that with as much emotion as she just had.

There was no question about it ; I needed to get back in there before she locked me out for good. Then again with all I had seen would she really ever completely exclude me out ? I shook my principal as I sat by the room access to wait.

I put my hands in my sack brushing the datum square block. Almost immediately I had a myriad of images appearing in front of me. [ restraint, accessing data point third power. warning, warning, concluded access code can not be granted for an go full point. obtainable mass has been reached therefore controlled access is advised. encourage raft required before full accession can be allowed for a sustained amount of clock time. ]

My mouth dropped open as I was flying through the data point that was showing before me. The most amazing affair was I was correcting as fast as the data was flashing by at an accelerated rate. I was over one-half way through when I felt a handwriting on my shoulder.

I was suddenly jerked back into the real world. Blinking, it took me a few moments to 'catch up'with where I actually was.

I looked up seeing Shelia standing over me, `` Doctor Gance I believe that I am finished with the badges. ``

I shook my point to acquit it a moment then I took the badges looking them over. I was surprised when I saw that she had a bar code, a moving-picture show that looked like I did right now. Everything I saw made the badge tone nix 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 happy 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 aspect lit up as another smile this one prominent than the close crossed her lips. `` Thank you again Doctor Gance, I covered everything that I saw. I even added admission from the technical company we are supposed to be from in Quebec. ``

This time it was me who was smiling, THAT might be a saving good will in the long run. `` right let 's go before something else pops up to detain us. ``

We were moving toward the two Mounties, though I knew she had covered so many radical, I was still scared. homo mistake always seemed to rear its despicable school principal in almost every post. Curiously enough, this was one of the time that it did n't. Quickly we both moved into the college only to be stopped by the doyen of the college.

Extending his hand he grasp mine shaking it vigorously. `` Ah Mister Tarlack ! missy Jones. We are so glad that you both are here ! All the computers in the computer lab have been almost unserviceable. 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 time ? ]

[ I believe that it has existed for some time. I am detecting a few viruses in their systems. Nothing I ca n't solve. ] Sheila 's opinion responded to me.

I looked back to the James Dean as I replied, `` Yes sir we 'll get on it as soon as potential. I am afraid that the labs will sustain to be closed. ``

Nodding the dean stated, `` We had expected that therefore as soon as we were informed you were here we suspended all social class 'til encourage card. I just hope it does n't assume very long, it is one of the punter attended and liked stratum. ``

I nodded with a smile as the man led us deep into the school. `` If you wish to get air there is a small bench outside here. '' With that he opened a window showing a terrace further above the ground than i thought we were. `` Alright I 'll impart the two of you to it. ``

I nodded as the man walked away, `` Let me know when we are alone. ``

Sheila was mute a few instant, `` 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 cube out.

'' Are the systems capable to run with all these viruses ? '' I asked Sheila.

'' I have about 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 miles west of where Sheila and I were Ruslan and his crowd was quickly advancing. Ruslan looked back at Tamerlane his head and hands were still wrapped. beshrew it ! The man 's audition was only one-half back, his hands almost completely useless.

This was the first sentence in a very longsighted time that they had truly had a challenge. The fact that their mission was sanctioned by the armed services and sure political party in the governing was a incentive. Huh he thought after all this time. 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 knot an minute. Ruslan smiled they were catching up according to what Timur had said. There was n't practically planet reporting though it seemed Timur Lenk had finally got one that was partly able to follow them.

Looking at the read out it appeared they were stopped in a city called Yellow knife. Hmmmm, it was the capital and only city, as well as the heavy community, in the northwestward soil. Nodding his head, his middle widely a second so 19,569 people. Smiling wider he thought enough we might have a little fun after the mission.

Serafima was starting to enjoy the joy ride a picayune too much for his tastes. Reaching over he tapped Serafima on the shoulder. `` We want to come in one slice cleaning woman ! I suggest you drive more careful. ``

Serafima growled at the leader then nodded as she slowed, a trivial a thin smile still on her lips. tinker's damn she thought just when I was starting to have a little fun !

Ruslan shook his head as he looked over the rest of the team. Karina was going over both hers and Serafima 's rifles. Stas was going over all his explosives making sure they were dependable 'til he needed them. Egor was going over for the umpteenth time every piece of equipment that they had with them. A shucks fine team, one that had taken him years to set up after the prostration of the communist regime.

At to the lowest degree they were out of the mother country. They had been fighting tooth and nail to survive at times. At least here they were making decent money to live like a magnate when they went back, IF they went back. With a sigh Ruslan went through his own gas pedal, tongue, and rifles. No sense being unprepared, a motto he lived by, better to be well prepared than well dead.

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I had attached the cube as soon as Sheila cleared the systems. I had been through over one-half of it so I was able to admission the more recent segment far faster. Only an time of day later I hooked Sheila up as I started through her systems far faster than I ever had before. Finally another minute later I was where she had locked me out before. I went through every password, every code word everything she would need to allow me in.

I was in as I started to motivate through all of her programs I could see that she had been updating and upgrading. Then I reached the same vast program I had before. My god I thought as I looked at the increase size of the program ! This clip I was moving far faster than I had ever before. I could see her closing persona of the political platform but not before I got a good look.

Finally I reached the last department a new section by the looks of it. This was dingy, stranded well away from the rest. As I started looking through it feeling a shudder go up my spine. This field was depressing if nothing else that when I happened upon the Christian Bible, I love you Roger. Please do n't leave me.

I blinked as I stared at the words, what in the hell ? Even as I watched the computer program slammed shut, I looked over at Sheila as again I could swear she was blushing a cryptic crimson coloring material .