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Authors: Mars Dorian
didn't know what to make of this. It looked as if every humanoid faction wanted a piece of that new organism.
"May I ask why the Earthlings are getting involved?"
For some reason, she didn't find that info in the databases.
The Exec spoke again.
"Earth knows about our first contact with the alien. The AC government in particular is worried that we won't be able to deal with the life form in a proper matter. Their expert team is supposed to gauge the threat level of the organism."
eVax chuckled. The Exec picked up on it.
"Is there a problem?"
The Newtype spoke with a stretched face.
"Those primates dare to think we cannot deal with this on our own? Their planet’s pollution is probably messing with their critical thinking ability.”
The Exec sounded.
"eVax, that is an unproductive thought and adds nothing valuable to the conversation."
They focused on eLoom again.
"We see this as a chance to further deepen our relationship with Earth. If we work together on this issue, we can look forward to an ongoing peaceful alliance. We can finally leave the primitive times behind. Progress is the only way."
Everyone seemed to nod, except for eVax.
He crossed his arms and raised his chin.
"There is no peace with savages."
A rare tension filled the hall, so eLoom quickly trailed back to a constructive approach. If the Exec had spent precious material to respawn her, they must have really needed her assistance.
"That sounds interesting, but why did you pick me?"
"Reason 1: you are the first unit to make contact with the biomorph, which makes you the formidable candidate for the mission. Reason 2: you are fond of Earth's culture and its habitants. This positive bias will ease the communication between the interracial nature of our representatives. Your directive: eLoom will accompany the AC team to Mars and assist their investigation while acting as an ambassador between our races.”
eLoom wanted to squeal inside.
No more rusting in the station.
No more mundane work in the quarters.
She was going back to the home planet.
Getting closer to the foreign alien object now known as the biomorph.
And maybe, just maybe, she was going to lift its mystery.
"It will be an honor. Thank you so much for giving me another chance."
"Thank us by being useful. We will track your progress closely. If you choose to waste our time and resources, we shall never respawn you again."
Sounded drastic, especially when delivered with the Exec's lack of emotion. But eLoom was glad she existed again. She had missed her body.
"That won't be necessary. I will do what is asked of me."
Every avatar of the Exec nodded.
"You may go now. We will update the information about the duo's arrival soon. It is wise to study the AC's customs to properly negotiate with them. Your success, or lack thereof, will dramatically influence the future between our two collectives.”
eLoom bowed one last time.
"I will access every info concerning their behavior again. These Earthlings will receive the best service they have ever experienced in their short lifetime."
She paused with a giggle.
Passion was getting the better of her.
"In fact, these Earthlings will leave our sector with glowing smiles painted on their imperfect faces."
eVax twisted his lips. He hovered his palm, telling her to keep it down. He even added a B2B message.
Do not>
She took the cue, toned down her movements and spoke with a flat voice.
"I will simply maximize my hospitality," she said.
The avatars of the Exec nodded one last time before their Tri-D motions vanished. Only eLoom and eVax were physically present in a radius of ten meters. She hugged him with all her might and smiled at his frosted face.
"Thank you for orchestrating this."
"Do not thank me yet. The Exec are not letting you off that easily."
Her smile vaporized.
She looked for clues on his face and tried to read his channel.
"What do you mean?"
"They have
"May I ask why the Earthlings are getting involved?"
For some reason, she didn't find that info in the databases.
The Exec spoke again.
"Earth knows about our first contact with the alien. The AC government in particular is worried that we won't be able to deal with the life form in a proper matter. Their expert team is supposed to gauge the threat level of the organism."
eVax chuckled. The Exec picked up on it.
"Is there a problem?"
The Newtype spoke with a stretched face.
"Those primates dare to think we cannot deal with this on our own? Their planet’s pollution is probably messing with their critical thinking ability.”
The Exec sounded.
"eVax, that is an unproductive thought and adds nothing valuable to the conversation."
They focused on eLoom again.
"We see this as a chance to further deepen our relationship with Earth. If we work together on this issue, we can look forward to an ongoing peaceful alliance. We can finally leave the primitive times behind. Progress is the only way."
Everyone seemed to nod, except for eVax.
He crossed his arms and raised his chin.
"There is no peace with savages."
A rare tension filled the hall, so eLoom quickly trailed back to a constructive approach. If the Exec had spent precious material to respawn her, they must have really needed her assistance.
"That sounds interesting, but why did you pick me?"
"Reason 1: you are the first unit to make contact with the biomorph, which makes you the formidable candidate for the mission. Reason 2: you are fond of Earth's culture and its habitants. This positive bias will ease the communication between the interracial nature of our representatives. Your directive: eLoom will accompany the AC team to Mars and assist their investigation while acting as an ambassador between our races.”
eLoom wanted to squeal inside.
No more rusting in the station.
No more mundane work in the quarters.
She was going back to the home planet.
Getting closer to the foreign alien object now known as the biomorph.
And maybe, just maybe, she was going to lift its mystery.
"It will be an honor. Thank you so much for giving me another chance."
"Thank us by being useful. We will track your progress closely. If you choose to waste our time and resources, we shall never respawn you again."
Sounded drastic, especially when delivered with the Exec's lack of emotion. But eLoom was glad she existed again. She had missed her body.
"That won't be necessary. I will do what is asked of me."
Every avatar of the Exec nodded.
"You may go now. We will update the information about the duo's arrival soon. It is wise to study the AC's customs to properly negotiate with them. Your success, or lack thereof, will dramatically influence the future between our two collectives.”
eLoom bowed one last time.
"I will access every info concerning their behavior again. These Earthlings will receive the best service they have ever experienced in their short lifetime."
She paused with a giggle.
Passion was getting the better of her.
"In fact, these Earthlings will leave our sector with glowing smiles painted on their imperfect faces."
eVax twisted his lips. He hovered his palm, telling her to keep it down. He even added a B2B message.
Do not>
She took the cue, toned down her movements and spoke with a flat voice.
"I will simply maximize my hospitality," she said.
The avatars of the Exec nodded one last time before their Tri-D motions vanished. Only eLoom and eVax were physically present in a radius of ten meters. She hugged him with all her might and smiled at his frosted face.
"Thank you for orchestrating this."
"Do not thank me yet. The Exec are not letting you off that easily."
Her smile vaporized.
She looked for clues on his face and tried to read his channel.
"What do you mean?"
"They have
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