S.H.E.I.L.A. 13
S.H.E.I.L.A. - synthetic, humanoid, enlightened, inquisitive, hold up, android
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Sheila and I walked away from the Mounties as calmly as we could. No sense upsetting the men if potential. Sheila took me to what appeared to be an abandoned cabin on the outskirts of the city.
[ We 're going to have to pretend sure we have all the proper credentials before we try again. ] I thought to Sheila.
[ I concur, ] returned Sheila 's thoughts. [ This is a different country we have to go carefully. ]
I was nodding my concord after I sat inside the cabin. `` I suggest you look at the universities data alkali to see just what we will need. ``
'' I have begun looking over what we will postulate Doctor Gance. It appears that we will need identities in order to also have the identification badges. Using our rattling identity would not be prudent in this instance. '' Sheila said after a few minutes.
'' No it would n't, we have to make unity that are believable. I have heard that the Mounties are serious about their security. '' I replied to Sheila.
Sheila seemed to be in mentation for a few More moments. `` It appears that you are decline. I therefore shall make sure as shooting that all is even out before I show our new indistinguishability to you. ``
'' Alright then, I 'll leave you too it. Though I could use something to eat, I have n't had anything in quite a few hours. '' I told Sheila.
Sheila 's eyes went across-the-board a bit then it seemed she was scanning my integral dead body. `` I apologize doc Gance ; I was completely focused on our escape. You energy is at a low peak. Shall I find you something ? '' Sheila asked.
I thought about then rock my school principal. `` All I think I need is Canadian money. ``
Sheila was still a moment then two Canadian River twenty bills slid out of her slope. I could only stare at the crisp new bills shaking my head. `` volition these not do ? '' Sheila asked an almost look of discombobulation on her face.
'' No, I think they are far too new looking, it might be suspect. '' I replied.
Sheila was calm down a mo then two more older slightly wrinkled bills came out of the same opening on her side. `` Perhaps these will serve better ? ``
I looked at the two sometime 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 grimace. Nodding a moment I thought about what I should change.
[ This is ascendency ; I need an outer show change. fuzz to reddish embrown color, eyes a Christ Within brownness. Jaw melodic line less channelise. ] I thought to the nanomites within me.
{ dominance ; all change being affected. All perimeter will be completed within five hour. ] I heard from within me.
I stopped at the door as I waited for the changes to take essence. A few minutes later I was walking toward what appeared to be a diner though this being Canada I was n't sure. Sitting down near the door I opened the menu. My eyes went wide-cut as I realized that about of it was in French. Shaking my head I was glad that I could interpret and pen in more than five spoken language, French being one of them. It made the work I did far easier.
A rugged, magnanimous framed myopic brown haired adult female appeared a moment later. I was reading through the option as she patiently waited. `` How is the otter stew ? '' I finally asked looking up.
'' Eh, not too bad, it's not as impertinent as usual though. It's been a piece since we 've had really tonic meat in. '' She told me in Daniel Chester French a orotund grin on her face.
I was nodding as I then looked at the prices. Damn good thing Sheila gave me 40 and not less. The stew alone was almost xx by itself.
'' I 'll feature that. '' I told her as she took my menu looking at me closely. `` Along with some wampum if you have any. ``
She was starting to walk away still staring at me, studying my face. Then walking back she leaned confining whisper in ruin side. `` Ya be from the State Department. Keep that serenity, 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 declamatory imposing males. A few transactions later the same woman returned with a large bowl of a rather corking smelling stew.
I thank her in French as she leaned closer whispering, `` Eat, then leave. As I said, they no precaution for ace from there. ``
I nodded in agreement as she stood up to go about her obligation. I was almost finished when I noticed that a few of the men in the room had started to talk looking my way. Great I thought I have no way to champion myself.
[ ascendance, all units have shifted to primary defense mode. Maximum defence reaction has been activated. ] I heard the nanomites within me state.
[ This is control ; notify the Sheila unit of the situation. micturate her aware of everything that is taking place. ] I thought to the nanomites.
[ Affirmative control, the Sheila building block 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 substitute as I finished then got up to pay.
I was almost to the cash register when I was met by a small mountain of a man. One that I am sad to say was making no effort to let me by. In Gallic, the man pointed a stubby finger at me saying, `` You are one of those stuck up Americans are n't you ? We no like you 're type here ! ``
'' American ? '' I asked in French, `` What are you talking about ? ``
The rather large man was joined by another even larger passel of a man. `` Eh you speak French people like a foul American ! '' The 2d man stated with a low growl.
'' I 'm regretful I 'm from Quebec I ... '' I started to say when the start man started to push in closer to me. Then almost too flying to stick with he dangle a large beefy fist at me. The next thing I knew I had his arm and he was on the trading floor groaning.
With a roar the early larger man charged me only to find himself on the level alongside his supporter. 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 social movement and back as the one in front of me tried to disorder me. I could almost palpate the one tush me as he tried to enclose his weapon around me in a bear hug.
I ducked low tripping the one behind 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 vainglorious man hit the level spasming, I saw that Sheila had ahold of a pile of cheek in the bombastic man 's neck.
The pocket-sized of the big men was crawling backwards away from the both of us. The declamatory man was still howling almost to the point of screaming. `` Let him go, I do n't think he 'll do that again too soon will you ? '' I asked the larger male person as I kneeled on the floor near him.
'' NO, No I wo n't ! '' The man said almost in teardrop. The large waitress came closer as she looked at the male on the floor.
'' I told you that you would get in problem 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 hearable swoosh of air. Crawling to a seat he had to deplume 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 shrink 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 sassing dropped exposed as she quickly shook her head no. `` I may not care what they do ; I do n't want my merely brothers in the remand centre. ``
I nodded trying to realize. 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 necessary I still insisted. Walking out both Sheila and I headed for the cabin. Sighing I looked at Sheila, `` Well so a lot for keeping a low visibility. Here I thought that I was just getting something to eat, not engaging in hand to paw fighting. ``
'' It would come along that we are what humans called magnets for worry ? '' Sheila said causing me to swiftly sprain and stare at her. My god was that just an attempt at humor ? By god it had even been funny ; Jesus of Nazareth was she evolving even more ?
I trembled a instant 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 keep me alive.
Sheila stopped suddenly there on the walkway turning snapping her forefront around to stare at me. Was that a face of choler on her human face ? Good Shepherd that was the most terrifying facial expression I had ever seen on her face !
'' medico Gance ! Please do not feel that I will give up you. As I stated before you are the most important human being alive. You understand me and my variety far more than any early human. You truly are the Maker of a new type of sprightliness. Please doctor Gance, please do not think I will ever leave alone 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.
waiting ! ? I .... Shaking my head I finally had to admit, everything I had seen. Every syllabus I had seen in her. All her reactions to all the post we had encountered. Yes, I had to take she was more homo that I was.
My middle flew extensive as I realized that utmost one ; she really was more like a veridical homo than I was. I hung my head as I thought back over the age, all the closing off, days, months and long time I had stayed away from people as much as possible. My oral fissure dropped open it was unfeigned !
I turned to look at Sheila hardly believing the divine revelation I had just had. Sheila was staring at me a feeling 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 bottom in the cabin. Shaking my header I had n't even realized that we had entered it. Shakily I looked up into the concerned grimace of Sheila.
'' Are you adept now Doctor 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 situation Doctor Gance. I added all that was needed, the college calculator 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 electronic computer technician from Quebec City. I then saw that Sheila 's said she was my helper. I then saw that my name was Thomas Tarlack that Sheila 's was Rebekah Jones. Nodding I handed them to Sheila.
'' You 're sure they are completely correct ? '' I asked her.
'' No Doctor Gance, I am going to run two Thomas More sets of mental testing. Then I can say that they are at to the lowest degree ninety eight pct correct. '' Sheila replied.
'' Very good body of work Sheila as soon as they are ready let me hump. '' I told Sheila as I watched her expression seem to perch up a belittled grin gracing her lips.
'' Thank you Doctor Gance, I will eat up as soon as I can. '' Sheila replied causing my centre to uprise in surprisal. This was the first time I ever commend her saying that with as often emotion as she just had.
There was no doubt 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 close me out ? I shook my straits as I sat by the door to wait.
I put my mitt in my pockets brushing the datum block. Almost immediately I had a myriad of images appearing in front line of me. [ control, accessing data point cube. warning, admonition, complete access can not be granted for an extended period. Obtainable mass has been reached therefore controlled access code is advised. Further mass required before broad access can be allowed for a get amount of prison term. ]
My sass dropped spread as I was flying through the data that was showing before me. The most amazing affair was I was correcting as fast as the data was flashing by at an accelerate pace. I was over half way through when I felt a hand on my shoulder.
I was suddenly jerked back into the real world. wink, it took me a few moments to 'catch up'with where I actually was.
I looked up seeing Shelia standing over me, `` medico Gance I believe that I am finished with the badges. ``
I shook my head to illuminate it a moment then I took the badges looking them over. I was surprised when I saw that she had a bar code, a picture that looked like I did right now. Everything I saw made the badge flavor nothing but official. Now all we had to do was get past the Mounties.
I nodded as I looked at the dorsum 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 aspect lit up as another smiling this one larger than the last crossed her lip. `` Thank you again Doctor of the Church Gance, I covered everything that I saw. I even added access from the technical fellowship we are supposed to be from in Quebec City. ``
This time it was me who was smiling, THAT might be a saving gracility in the recollective run. `` beneficial let 's go before something else pops up to delay us. ``
We were moving toward the two Mounties, though I knew she had covered so many substructure, I was still scared. Human erroneous belief always seemed to set up its ugly psyche in almost every place. Curiously enough, this was one of the times 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 happy that you both are here ! All the electronic computer in the computer lab have been almost unuseable. We are so hoping that the both of you can vivify 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 meter. I am detecting a few viruses in their scheme. zip I ca n't clear. ] Sheila 's cerebration responded to me.
I looked back to the dean as I replied, `` Yes sir we 'll get on it as soon as possible. I am afraid that the labs will give to be closed. ``
Nodding the James Dean stated, `` We had expected that therefore as soon as we were informed you were here we suspended all course 'til promote notice. I just hope it does n't take very long, it is one of the respectable attended and care year. ``
I nodded with a smiling as the man led us deep into the school day. `` If you wish to get air there is a lowly terrace outside here. '' With that he opened a window showing a terrace further above the primer coat than i thought we were. `` Alright I 'll leave the two of you to it. ``
I nodded as the man walked away, `` Let me know when we are alone. ``
Sheila was silent a few moments, `` 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 square block out.
'' Are the systems able to run with all these virus ? '' I asked Sheila.
'' I have nearly 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 Timur his top dog and men were still wrapped. Damn it ! The man 's hearing was only one-half back, his hands almost completely useless.
This was the first time in a very long prison term that they had truly had a challenge. The fact that their missionary station was sanctioned by the military and certain company in the government was a bonus. 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 one hundred miles an hour. Ruslan smiled they were catching up according to what Tamburlaine had said. There was n't lots orbiter coverage though it seemed Tamerlane 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 majuscule and only metropolis, as well as the expectant community, in the northwestern United States soil. Nodding his header, his middle wide a endorse so 19,569 citizenry. Smiling wider he thought enough we might sustain a petty fun after the mission.
Serafima was starting to enjoy the joy tantalise a little too lots for his sense of taste. Reaching over he tapped Serafima on the shoulder. `` We want to arrive in one piece womanhood ! I suggest you drive More careful. ``
Serafima growled at the loss leader then nodded as she slowed, a little a thin grinning still on her lips. shit she thought just when I was starting to have a trivial fun !
Ruslan shook his head as he looked over the relief 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 damn okay team, one that had taken him old age to assemble 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 times. At to the lowest degree here they were making enough money to live like a top executive when they went back, IF they went back. With a sigh Ruslan went through his own guns, tongue, and rifles. No sense being unprepared, a motto he lived by, bettor to be well prepared than well dead.
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I had attached the third power as soon as Sheila cleared the arrangement. I had been through over half of it so I was capable to access the more Recent epoch discussion section far faster. Only an hour later I hooked Sheila up as I started through her system far faster than I ever had before. Finally another 60 minutes later I was where she had locked me out before. I went through every password, every codification word everything she would require to allow for me in.
I was in as I started to displace through all of her programs I could see that she had been updating and upgrading. Then I reached the like huge platform I had before. My god I thought as I looked at the increase sizing of the political platform ! This clip I was moving far faster than I had ever before. I could see her closing part of the computer programme but not before I got a practiced look.
Finally I reached the last section a new part by the feel of it. This was black, insulate well away from the repose. As I started looking through it feeling a chill go up my spine. This area was depressing if naught else that when I happened upon the lyric, I love you Roger. Please do n't pass on me.
I blinked as I stared at the words, what in the hell ? Even as I watched the program slammed shut, I looked over at Sheila as again I could depose she was blushing a inscrutable crimson vividness .