You parked your car in the garage you'd never entered. Never needed to enter, because an android had done it for you. Sat in the driver's seat with your hands still on the wheel, trying to work up the nerve to get out and enter the building. Finally shut the door and popped the trunk, throwing the hand-sized DPD duffle in a box marked "ANTHONY," an old keepsake that traveled with you.
You wondered what he'd have to say if the two of you were ordered to go "collect" an android from someone's home. Wondered what Chris would say, and if he'd be on board to letting it run free to go find...Jericho.
You slammed the trunk shut, locking your car with a press of a button. Tried to push Perkins and his taunting into the farthest corner of your mind, but the visualized version of him kept shouting to close the distance. Balanced the box on your hip as you made your way through the service hallway and lobby, noting the missing android secretary.
CyberLife had swept this place. Used their "shiny white compactor" as Hank called it.
You couldn't save everyone...
But if you were going to try, you figured starting with Connor would be a safe bet.
You eyed the dent in the elevator – the one labeled "CAUTION" with yellow and black tape.
A safe bet?
No.
More like, a cautious gamble.
...
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Hank Anderson
Today 16:01
At your place. Nice booze collection. Hope you don't mind.
To: Hank Anderson
"Hope" you didn't empty the bar.
Message Sent
Hank Anderson
Today 18:00
I was gracious. You're welcome.
Captain Allen
Today 17:00
Come see me tomorrow morning. We need to talk.
To: Captain Allen
Aye-aye, sir.
Message Sent
Captain Allen
Today 18:01
No one says that.
Gavin Reed
Today 017:06
Wtf i just got here with border collie n we're sent home??? the fuck is this shit i wanna be out there LETS GOOOOOOO
To: Gavin Reed
You say that now...but we're just getting started.
Message Sent
Gavin Reed
Today 18:02
Imakjtjimys comoutwthus
To: Gavin Reed
What happened to that girl you were seeing?
Message Sent
Gavin Reed
Today 18:03
guy?
To: Gavin Reed
Sure.
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