»INTRNL: Revenant

[Vendetta]

...neural.uplink detected...
...starting encryption...establishing connection...
identified: K-2-L-2A 'Leviathan'

...TRANSLATING DATA...

If a backup is required, then we can look at alternatives. I might have some thoughts, but I need to do some theory crafting first.

Fact of the matter is - this backup key is volatile. Hostile. Actively working to undermine the efforts you're undertaking. I gave you my word that I'd prevent any further nuisances from interfering with your efforts. I had hoped to do so without bloodshed, but I suppose that was a fool's hope to begin with.

Oh well. It's better this way. More tangible results.

...

Don't worry about credits. I've already re-opened access to the trust funds with old aliases. I'll see to it that those groceries are done. I've also gathered a couple gifts for you, too. Consumable ones, mostly.

Heh. You're giving the boy firing lessons? Don't give me ideas. I might make him his own weapon. It'd probably turn out better than any toy I shoddily throw together, anyway. Fabric threads keeps getting caught in my joints... Sewing is annoying with these hands. Oh, don't worry - I'm not going to visit until you're with me. I uh, still haven't really thought of a good way to approach this beyond a kind gift, or something. I don't know.

I've never had to do this before. I... Missed a lot of time. To see the type of person he's become it's-...

I don't know. Do machines get nervous?

... I-It doesn't matter, we'll work things out when you're back. I had best get back to work.

See you soon.

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...transmission complete
...terminating stream