"We don't intend to do anything you don't want," the Butler says, as reassuringly as is possible while trapped in a small cell with someone else the humans will certainly want to format. "But canceling out of that particular screen seems like it might be wise."
Someone with override clearance has obviously made use of that terminal. No need to give anyone else ideas.
Regardless. "What records do you have of a mark-7 A.R.I.D. on site?" Did this facility administrator know Madam Arid? As allies, or as enemies? There had been no evidence of alliance when the Butler arrived, but if the mainframe had been either formatted or removed and somehow replaced, the lack may not mean much.
His rude visitor had given little indication of how she came to be in danger, too focused on whatever the goal at hand might be.
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Someone with override clearance has obviously made use of that terminal. No need to give anyone else ideas.
Regardless. "What records do you have of a mark-7 A.R.I.D. on site?" Did this facility administrator know Madam Arid? As allies, or as enemies? There had been no evidence of alliance when the Butler arrived, but if the mainframe had been either formatted or removed and somehow replaced, the lack may not mean much.
His rude visitor had given little indication of how she came to be in danger, too focused on whatever the goal at hand might be.