A brief silence reigns within the screen-bright Station while an enduring silence continues out among the dark Stations, and into the dim…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsexHWbwnp
(Here it comes.)copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3wf5ID5fn
The curious feminine voice calls: “what combination-propulsion system would you pick?”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWnUakEsuX
I briefly sigh. “Linked nano pulse-equibody systems. Furthermore: stop distracting me. This Project is taxing.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1QtY2e5Nj
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡWL7GNtv8yr
“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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPsFxfXXTk
Silence.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡBsuybKiZt4
“I will just stick to working on the Deepspace Integral Suit,” the sAI finally says.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡWxrofp4HhR
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡVoOB6Ut2Pr
Slowly, the golden sphere floats away. “So be it…”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvNPlUknXm
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBc5cFAcQR
A background HUM builds softly, then holds...copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLrVyyXuWK
“Drop simple metals cubes.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFKeyKbIyW
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡjKWzO9kIwe
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTJ0B8tLLB
After briefly examining the floating simple metals cubes, I nod. “Prep for post-quantum entanglement link between simple metals cubes.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHyqyCFjTJ
An indefinable something changes.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡKLXJBDgiXO
I hum briefly, then nod. “Engage fully specified post-quantum entanglement procedure”.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8MwvlomIP
A subtle vibration builds sharply, before immediately trailing off…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQCQTyhmgC
Gone.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJIjumbns6
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ388AEro6Kd
I walk between the two floating simple metals cubes, examining one, the other, and then carefully considering both together…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkUzL9TXjH
Each cube is now subtly different. Suggestive of…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Jvb5g5NGw
“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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡCP61eMkm2e
Perplexing.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡDb8kEmWczm
I re-check it…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡEW78YFtzCY
Surprising.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRoB1G0fCw
Again.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgZmTFIkCS
Hm…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAa0D190Tr
The Id EIS lips begin to curl. “Amazing.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡMa7GL4gsDa
(Wait.)copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡFJrfhx1ls8
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPNfggPXuW
Something indefinable snaps.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUslkbZtGs
The Id EIS eyes narrow: both floating simple metals cubes suddenly look more...copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQIZ20E5hK
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡSx00HdWHFX
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡv1hudSvyD9
Risk and reward. Ok.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡoR0Br8VFGg
The Id EIS mouth opens, then I –copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡIn7W8d6y3J
FLASHING red light suddenly appears everywhere at once, signaling a warning.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzMB0j3oO5
Oh.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡYXqxmlbNSB
I shut the Id EIS mouth.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMVMOD2vBh
“Id,” a voice booms…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yQrC22MFv
Endless.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYzkwtPjOI
“Yes, Master Gabriel?” I ask.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡJM0h3OX1JF
“Cease following this current research tree, expunge all data to the roots and discontinue any future related research. Understood?”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEMC4Jo8JJ
(A first failure…)copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZqb5LRnql
“Yes Master Gabriel.” I answer, keeping any hint of heartbreak from the Id EIS voice.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡHaZWPlaYXF
The FLASHING red light vanishes.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHs7XgtLae
A first failure.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76GGpkIR2y
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9n3bESCuG
“Id,” calls the sAI.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡEw6WkeLrbm
I startle.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDS8sG5h6T
Professionalism!copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kBRdrV5bs
“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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡv2YKZ0PdYV
(But the sAI knew.) Hm?copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5NpZ56s5j
The floating golden sphere remains surrounded by bright-floating screens, still diligently working.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡCB4PGovyQe
I walk over to it…copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfii6qLc5s
And stop.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cAPUmhlOO
(It…)copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Cpfw8bxmw
Silence.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5OIM1k4ytj
“I knew that would happen,” the sAI finally admits, while data continues combining across the bright display screens surrounding it.copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJOu9qPLCp
Dismay. “But… why? Why let me waste all that time?”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡnF9GhN8QTN
“Be calm. Time was not wasted, nor was The Master necessarily displeased.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡu6ncEEOcW6
I sigh. “Still.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡWpSCbOw76G
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 protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCvKmzDW36
“Mm.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡspHJYLfa7v
“Also…”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNe437gF4W
“Yes?”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡURfWG1XaCt
“Also: we can move to fully co-operative research,” it states placidly. “For a more relevant Project.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡKgVVVhXM9q
I grin. “The Deepspace Integral Suit?”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡScO0u9q2A5
“What else? Let’s resume.”copyright protection193ＰＥＮＡＮＡLEHHe0zcGF
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