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[deem]

Hey guys, 9S here.

Recent events got me thinking we should have some provisions in place, in case of future attempts to abduct or imprison anybody. Units like 2B, A2, and me have black box signals we could detect, but as for you guys... I've come up with some tracking modules that you can activate in case you get in a tough spot. They just look like little round pins with stars on them, figure nobody'll give them a second look.

They're easy to activate and deactivate. All you do is press on the raised star shape for five seconds. Simple, right? They'll derive energy from your body heat, and don't need direct contact, so I think it'll work. I'd like to enable at least a few people to detect those signals, but you'll need equipment like my goggles or Dirk's uh, shades. So let me know if you're interested.

Also while we've got access to materials, if anybody has equipment or repair needs, just give me the details.

Private: Dirk
Hey, can I ask your help with something? It's...not really a small favor, but I think you're the most capable.

Private: Julius
There's something I'd like to ask you about, when you've got the time.

Private: 2B + A2
After recent events, I think we should make plans in case we sustain heavy or lethal damage. Can we talk about that?

Comments

[deem]

You don't have to activate it unless you need to be found, so that shouldn't be necessary.

[witchwithoutacause]

Alright. You seem on the level enough to trust.

[deem]

I don't mind showing you have it works if you want to see.

[Surely no one believes him just that easily]

[witchwithoutacause]

[ She'll just smash it if she doesn't like it. ]

Please do. Anyone else here involved?

[deem]

I'm still getting responses on this, construction was just me.

If you'll let me know where to meet you, I can stop by.

[witchwithoutacause]

Just gonna hand it out one by one?

[deem]

I move pretty fast, so it's no big deal.

Besides, that's the easiest way to demonstrate what it looks like when they're turned on, if someone is using the right equipment to receive the transmission.

[witchwithoutacause]

And if anything sketchy happens I can just toss it.

[deem]

Just uh. Let me know if you don't want it and I can come back for it. I don't want the locals studying our equipment.

[witchwithoutacause]

Oh shoot yeah that makes sense.

[deem]

"cherish our resources" is something we say where I come from, but anyway...

Let me know a good time and place to meet you, and I'll stop by.

[witchwithoutacause]

I'm gonna level with you that is not a lesson I've ever had to learn back home.

Sorry if I screw that kinda thing up a little.

[deem]

Pretty sure where I come from is really different than what most people are used to. And that's really for the best.

But you've got nothing to be sorry for.

[witchwithoutacause]

Probably.

But yeah if we get kicked out I might have to learn a little.

[deem]

For what it's worth, I think we're all learning some things as we go.

[witchwithoutacause]

Fair enough.

[ Anyways insert a covert location here. ]

[deem]

[After reviewing that bit of information...]

Okay, give me ten minutes, I'm on the other end of town. I move pretty quick though.

[witchwithoutacause]

I'll be waiting.

[deem]

[9S is right in his estimate, just about. He arrives a little earlier, if only because he takes a less conventional route.

There's a distinct possibility that she may see a figure in black hopping down from a rooftop. The resulting thump gives away his weight, more than twice what a boy his size should weigh, were he human.

He dusts himself off and glances around]

[witchwithoutacause]

[ It's fine. Amanda knows estimates are just that.

Her eyebrow's raised as she tracks him just before he jumps down, and then the other raises when he lands. Right, he's one of the super robot people.

She quietly raises a hand in greeting. ]

[deem]

[He probably should have asked what she looked like, not that he sees anyone else around.

But the wave's a good indicator, so he waves back and approaches]

Sorry for the wait.

[witchwithoutacause]

[ Come on he should just remember her she's memorable right? ]

No problem. I'm not doing anything.

[deem]

Today does seem pretty peaceful...

[They're all memorable when he recalls everything as it was. Android memory after all]

Well, here's the transmitter.

[He tugs one of the small pins from his pocket and offers it to her]

[witchwithoutacause]

Lucky us.

[ It's a nice little pin, easy to keep in an accessible place - or hide. Maybe she should practice, like, swallowing it halfway or something. ]

Thanks, I guess.

[deem]

Oh, you don't have to thank me. But if you press on the star, I'll show you what it does.

[He wastes no time in lifting a hand and poking the open air between them. A holographic screen springs into visibility between them, displaying a strange sort of map]