There was an audible gasp as Christi stepped out of the elevator and into the nursery. Several round eyes gaped at her, clearly not expecting her arrival. Christi’s eyes moved slowly about the room, settling upon a small dark human at it’s center.
Trick, she said icily, report.
Trick stood quickly, her dark face paling dramatically. Yes, Lady. she replied timidly, her yellow eyes dropping to her feet. Fife, Target and Jesper have been conversing since 7:00 AM, attempting to decipher a means of rehabilitating Case 847. So far, no conclusion has been reached.
Trick paused, looking up to see Christi’s eyes dart over to the three boys, narrowing in disapproval.
Widget, she continued after three long seconds, left at 9:23 AM and returned at 9:29 AM. He went to see Mistress Delauny.
On what grounds?
I...I do not know Lady. Trick stuttered, wishing herself invisable
Christi’s elegant hand engulfed Trick’s skinny arm, her nails digging slightly into Trick’s smooth brown skin. You are weak Trick....remember that.
Trick reappeared, defeated and terrified for her actions.
Yes Lady she whispered back, barely audible.
Continue
Mirage, Seven, and Kat have just finished Case 546 and are being sanitized and scanned before their debriefing with Sir at 10: AM.
Sir is back? Christi asked, disregarding the girls accomplishment.
Yes Lady
That is...perfect. And Epsilon?
Epsilon entered the toy room at 5:00 AM. She has not left since.
Send for Widget immediatly. He is to meet me outside the toy room in seven minutes. As for the rest of them... keep them busy.
Yes Lady. Trick murmered to Christi’s back, yellow eyes filled with tears.
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The toy room slid smoothly into view within seconds. Epsilon was sitting in the center of the room, her back towards the door. Christi entered quietly, heels clicking gently on the immaculate, white floor.
You are early Christi. Epsilon said slowly, not looking up from her blocks.
Yes. I was sent to check on Widget.
He is outside of the door now
Christi glanced at her watch. Widget was early. I will come back later then.
Christi left the room in silence, Epsilon once again completely focused on her 6 metallic blocks.
Widget quickly came to attention as Christi stepped from the room.
You will stay with Epsilon until further notice. We will discuss your punishment when I return.
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