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Osilon · 03-04-2011, 06:24 AM,

Jasmine flicked down the visor on her welding mask. Sparks flew, sealing the two sheets of metal on her creation together. It stood on four spindly, needle-like legs. A single, red 'eye', mounted within an ovular body, sitting high enough to be able to spin 360 degrees. And two 'arms' mounted on the sides of the drone, with a three-pronged hand on each. Standing about four and a half feet tall with its legs relaxed, it could easily dwarf a human standing tall. On the other side of the machine, Jasmine's sisters worked on the legs and the circuits within, finishing their recent work. Finally, a light on the underside flickered to life. Finished.
"Hex-5." Jasmine said clearly and slowly, addressing the red holographic eye a short distance away. It quickly focused on her.
"Yes, Mon Reine?"
'Run a scan for wireless transmissions. You'll pick up one named 'DRONE' nearby. I want you to connect and assert control."
"Yes, Mon Reine."
The three sisters stood back as the machine started to move. The eye swivelled to the left and right, and the legs and arms moved experimentally.
"I am in control" Hex5 said, his voice emanating from the drone's internal speaker. He tried to take a step, experimentally, and-
CLUNK.
The drone slid, crashing onto its side. The legs flailed for a moment, before Hex5 spun one arm around, using it to prop his legs up under him.
"Control functions have been optimised. What are your orders, Reine Estelle?"
Jasmine stepped forward, looking up at the red eye that stared back at her.
"Once you are sure that you can control the drone, you will begin helping Cassandra and Eloise with their research. You answer to them as well as me, we are equal."
"Yes, Mon Reine.'
"And must you call me Reine?'
"Yes, Mon Reine.'
Jasmine sighed, walking back to the elevator out. She called back to Eloise. "Contact Vulpe. Tell him I need to show him something."

A million dollars isn't cool. You know what is cool? A basilisk.

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