[Arid's identification is certainly half-right. This terminal is from the facility. But it's not quite the same as those she found throughout the testing grounds and labs. Still, if one half-powered screen looks more or less identical to the rest, the message that pops up at activation might narrow things down.]
Domesticon recalibration depot #127: mainframe primary access panel. Do not utilize this terminal if you do not have override clearance.
[Below the default warning is a login prompt, requiring the ID and employee number of a validated operator. She's been locked out.
Not that the terminal's current occupant is relying entirely on that trick. He listens closely as the steps draw close, more than a little unnerved as the person making them forgoes verbal responses. He won't go overlooked forever, and finding a friendly(er) human is his best chance to escape evaluation. But if this person is set on reviewing his code, he won't be able to keep them out forever.
Assuming, of course that they can't already get in. But that too-recent nightmare isn't anything he can afford to dwell on. The mainframe outputs another script—just a little quicker than before.]
<This is the automated system administrator. How can I assist you?>
no subject
Not that the terminal's current occupant is relying entirely on that trick. He listens closely as the steps draw close, more than a little unnerved as the person making them forgoes verbal responses. He won't go overlooked forever, and finding a friendly(er) human is his best chance to escape evaluation. But if this person is set on reviewing his code, he won't be able to keep them out forever.
Assuming, of course that they can't already get in. But that too-recent nightmare isn't anything he can afford to dwell on. The mainframe outputs another script—just a little quicker than before.]
<This is the automated system administrator. How can I assist you?>