ataraxion | 002 | Voice | Text → Scout, Blake, Murphy

[ An audio transmission kicks on around four in the morning. Cibo sounds out of breath and her voice is shaking. There's not much other than the shuffling of sheets. ]

Every time I fall into my restful state, I have these terrible... visions.

[ More shuffling. She sniffs up her runny nose. Sounds juicy. Gross. Then a cough. Now it's obvious that her voice was dry and suffering from the exhaustion. ]

In them, I'm in The City again. Killy is still gone, passengers of the Tranquility are there and the Safeguard have — I just feel like we're all really there. That we're all...

[ Her voice trails off. A small hum and the occasional zapping sound of her electrical prod breaks the silence and coaxes her to speak over it. ]

I've never felt like this before. Never so... I'm so tired. Can someone please tell me what this means? What's happening to me? Why do they feel so real?

[ The transmission cuts. Text to follow. ]

I am looking for RESNIK or WARD regarding my wire-cables for connection to the Tranquility's technology. Sulu said that they may be able to help me. I am also still looking for XAVIER or DATA for information on the Science Department. I have already spoken with Doctor Elizabeth Ross, but I am looking for further confirmation.

TEXT → SCOUT
Are you up? I thought of you first. Are you okay?

TEXT → BLAKE
This message may be interrupting your sleep-pattern, but I am concerned. How are you doing?

TEXT → MURPHY
If you are awake, please reply. I have questions that I feel you would be able to answer.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Perhaps, were the circumstances controlled. My experiences linking with other biomechanical lifeforms have not always been positive. How quickly can you learn from simply observing data?

If I am directly connected to a system? It depends on the amount of information, but normally I can process vasts amounts within a short time.

The danger would be permitting you access to confidential information. My positronic brain is highly sensitive. Perhaps if the relevant data were downloaded into a unit separate of the ship's systems. That could be arranged.

I understand. I am cautious of outside access into my mind as well. Usually, I am able to control termination of the connection before any damage or corruption is enforced.

That would be preferable then. As long as I am able to view the information in safe conditions, then I do not mind what I connect to. Whenever you feel that this can be accomplished, please let me know.

Certainly. I suggest we isolate the computer and work on the solution together as soon as possible. We will have to ensure that both of our minds can be connected to the system, and that simple data can be transferred, before attempting anything larger. I am at your disposal whenever you wish to proceed.

As long as your technology is based on a binary code system, my mind should be able to translate it. We will test this to make sure though.

The only problem I have is my cables are not yet compatible with anything I have encountered on the ship. We may have to work on this first before I am able to access any hardware. Perhaps you should look at them or we should attempt to make new cables that fit me.

I am busy tonight but I will update you soon of my availability.

At your discretion, Data out.

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