A brief silence reigns within the screen-bright Station while an enduring silence continues out among the dark Stations, and into the dim…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡgopgqvKbaU
(Here it comes.)copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYLEAUlG0h
The curious feminine voice calls: “what combination-propulsion system would you pick?”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡfle9LiDO3E
I briefly sigh. “Linked nano pulse-equibody systems. Furthermore: stop distracting me. This Project is taxing.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡmk3MBuhlFr
The far-floating bright display screens in the other half of the Station part, allowing the golden sphere/sAI node to float through them towards the display screens surrounding me. “Is it now?”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡfoq130WpHW
“Yes.” I gesture, causing the screens surrounding me to face towards it. “As is shown: the quantum principle foundation is strong. The big problem, however, involves post-quantum entanglement associated by an object of the dimensions displayed.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWiV54dJSh
Silence.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡoeCr1dWizB
“I will just stick to working on the Deepspace Integral Suit,” the sAI finally says.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡJP0aQ3bNsS
The reforming ergo tilts me up to standing before it recedes back, into central placement. “And I will get to testing,” I say, stepping left.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9O24U7iDZ
Slowly, the golden sphere floats away. “So be it…”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2edufqqy0
I descend upon a circular white-platform sinking through the white floor and into a matching white Level, but empty. The portal irises shut in the ceiling above me while I remain upon the circular smartmatter platform now merging into the smartmatter floor. I step forward, calling: “initiate full effect shielding for the test floor.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2hP2sG6Dty
A background HUM builds softly, then holds...copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡveIjhMdo5R
“Drop simple metals cubes.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡoFUCSoSjPq
Simultaneously: two portals open three meters apart the ceiling, dropping two multicolored metal cubes drop which fall through the air until gravimetrics enfolds and slows them quickly to a gently hovering halt, one meter above the ground.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRI9UaP0Oj
I have progressed far in a multi-disciplinary thrust of scientific study, and now boldly seek to explore the very seams of reality. Why not? Perhaps this technology will impress The Master.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjxhDO4Rd9
After briefly examining the floating simple metals cubes, I nod. “Prep for post-quantum entanglement link between simple metals cubes.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBPDeI172R
An indefinable something changes.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡylJguDrkEf
I hum briefly, then nod. “Engage fully specified post-quantum entanglement procedure”.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeybvc0A3d
A subtle vibration builds sharply, before immediately trailing off…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡJMPzp4hrbj
Gone.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJF20aGruk
A curious sensation, hm. But was the new theorem correct? Did I find a way to link these two objects via post-quantum entanglement?copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡG8yfk4rkEv
I walk between the two floating simple metals cubes, examining one, the other, and then carefully considering both together…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡyohnYHsg8D
Each cube is now subtly different. Suggestive of…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡArmftmq9OV
“Bring up a full-range of scan readings,” I call, while walking back out between the floating simple metals cubes. White drips up from the floor into silver screens brightening as they surround me. Now intently scanning the information displayed upon them…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡuv43Ko8cIN
Perplexing.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhbZFaG7qP
I re-check it…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡK0h7gLuGVi
Surprising.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡCqNGty5BLN
Again.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡot5AsKK9Rb
Hm…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCbhKs2e8Y
The Id EIS lips begin to curl. “Amazing.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLolsRUxtF
(Wait.)copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡlS9qtCbdM2
I turn back, frowning… then swipe the Id EIS arm in negation, which signals the floating screens to fall in a small rain of liquid smartmatter back upon the white smartmatter floor, melding away until all is smooth once more. “De-activate current test.” I call out.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLFA2q25Fb
Something indefinable snaps.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3cXrypjsWN
The Id EIS eyes narrow: both floating simple metals cubes suddenly look more...copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hFhI8UTmG
Normal? It isn’t the most scientific label, but it does fit. Hm. Two simple metals cubes linked by post-quantum entanglement IS interesting, without a doubt. But what about the next step? Oh well. A more complex set of linked systems may reveal a deeper understanding of the process…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡWLrBmu2pAH
I clear the Id EIS throat. “Remove and complete-dispose of both simple metals cubes.” Two portals open exactly three meters apart in the floor, then both simple metals cubes drop into the portals before they both smoothly iris shut again. “Drop a single activated and energy self-reliant Basic Computer Processor.” A single ceiling-portal opens, dropping a black processor cube which gravimetrics slows to a hovering halt, one meter above the floor. I stare at it for a long moment while rubbing the bare Id EIS chin…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡBETy5sXpVU
Risk and reward. Ok.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3cSlU0fOn
The Id EIS mouth opens, then I –copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡVK9nmwSoVs
FLASHING red light suddenly appears everywhere at once, signaling a warning.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5w6Z5cr2Cm
Oh.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡXOq9HM4I1S
I shut the Id EIS mouth.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XDflZLdnG
“Id,” a voice booms…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtdMsiZUlC
Endless.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡgirHs8txQv
“Yes, Master Gabriel?” I ask.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWs3bO2W1q
“Cease following this current research tree, expunge all data to the roots and discontinue any future related research. Understood?”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHTQum9ugu
(A first failure…)copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xNxegFHNv
“Yes Master Gabriel.” I answer, keeping any hint of heartbreak from the Id EIS voice.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡddrFhDtjzv
The FLASHING red light vanishes.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcdE2H0ccg
A first failure.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡGiOuP2KvKy
Trembling, I remain standing just standing there for a long moment within the empty white Level. The black processor cube is still floating one meter above the ground ahead, but blurs as tears prick the Id EIS eyes…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1XMtD367mF
“Id,” calls the sAI.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7SPLVxL7J
I startle.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2N2QiRT2nD
Professionalism!copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡBoBnRfqYmN
“Um… purge the current test, expunge all data and destroy all related materials. After exit: scan and scrub this Level.” Stepping away, I see the processor cube drop within a floor-portal while a circular white platform rises beneath me, taking me up through a ceiling-portal and back up out to the innerglowing Station within the larger dark Workstation Level…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZUwPFrnry
(But the sAI knew.) Hm?copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6um8lE0eHn
The floating golden sphere remains surrounded by bright-floating screens, still diligently working.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡSiMuFEJ6C5
I walk over to it…copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡTg5NMUtdiV
And stop.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡMop8xKNyZu
(It…)copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡWSMImsm5yZ
Silence.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrfhf1cJfu
“I knew that would happen,” the sAI finally admits, while data continues combining across the bright display screens surrounding it.copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1T39qOXYO
Dismay. “But… why? Why let me waste all that time?”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡrVGeD2H08f
“Be calm. Time was not wasted, nor was The Master necessarily displeased.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkHeCXgOGv
I sigh. “Still.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡikwboGCdDB
It signals the bright display screens floating around it to part, and include me. “It is good to know what we are capable of. Even overreaching.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14wHj9K0aT
“Mm.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡg9dXoPUEEB
“Also…”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9WWF8klKyY
“Yes?”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡmz3Shn21nc
“Also: we can move to fully co-operative research,” it states placidly. “For a more relevant Project.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡUDm8BKYvoC
I grin. “The Deepspace Integral Suit?”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xz3cInytW
“What else? Let’s resume.”copyright protection107ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPvBHMYKOm
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