Cages and Revolution: A Science Fiction Novel by Donald Beavers

Author:Donald Beavers [Beavers, Donald]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Epularis
Published: 2024-01-05T00:00:00+00:00

"Status report," a disembodied voice demanded, echoing through the technological haze. It originated from a figure shrouded in darkness, nestled within the embrace of cold metal beams and flickering monitors high above the central area.

"Life signs are stable; environmental metrics are within optimal limits," came the sterile response of an emotionless synthesized voice. "Subject 17B, known as Alex Hartman, continues to demonstrate a notable aptitude for complex problem-solving."

Rolan Vek, his presence only hinted at by shifting light and shadows, observed from his lofty vantage point. His keen gaze, a pair of luminous silver orbs, pierced through the semi-transparency of his observation deck, fixating on the human below. Alex paused momentarily in his endeavors, a subtle tilt of his head suggesting an almost animalistic sense of being watched before he dismissed the sensation and resumed his task.

"Interesting," Rolan murmured to himself, a soft note of intrigue in his voice. "He's attuned to more than the ordinary. How astoundingly perceptive these humans prove to be."

"Shall I recalibrate the observation sensors?" the voice offered, ready to jump into action at Rolan's command.

"No, let him be... for the moment," Rolan instructed, his tone laced with a thoughtful curiosity. He fine-tuned the focus on his console, bringing Alex's concentrated figure into sharper clarity. The human's hands worked deftly with a piece of salvaged technology, a furrow of concentration etched upon his brow.

"Fascinating," Rolan whispered to himself, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "Adaptable, resilient, and even thriving under such conditions. This one, Alex, he's not merely surviving; he's emerging as a beacon of potential."

Resisting the urge to intervene, to push the human further, Rolan hovered a finger over a switch then thought better of it. Instead, he pulled back, retreating into contemplation.

"That's enough observation for today," he finally declared, withdrawing from the console with a graceful ease. "Document the observations and continue monitoring. I will review the comprehensive report at my leisure."

"Affirmative, Keeper Vek," the synthesized voice acknowledged, its tone fading back into the chorus of artificial life sustaining the zoo.

As Rolan made his way down the hidden corridor leading away from his observatory perch, the image of Alex remained etched in his mind. A mixture of anticipation and a strange sense of foreboding accompanied his thoughts as he pondered the potential revelations the upcoming Midpoint Reveal might unfold.

Rolan moved with purpose through the dimly lit corridors of the facility, his path illuminated by the soft glow of bioluminescent panels embedded in the walls. The winding route, a testament to alien architecture's complexity and elegance, led him directly to the operational heart of the zoo where he and his colleagues managed their daily endeavors.

"Zara," Rolan called out as he neared one of the observation decks, where another keeper was deeply engrossed in data analysis at a terminal.

"Keeper Vek," Zara responded, her voice carrying a mix of respect and a subtle undercurrent of wariness—Rolan's reputation for being unconventional was well-known among the staff.

"How do you evaluate the adaptability of the humans under our

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