Transcendence: Aurora Rising Book Three (Aurora Rhapsody 3) by G. S. Jennsen

Author:G. S. Jennsen [Jennsen, G. S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Scif-fi, space adventure, Space Warfare, science fiction series, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction - General, Space Exploration, scifi romance, scifi, space travel, Sci-Fi Romance, Sci-fi, science fiction romance, Spaceships, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Science Fiction - Space Opera, Space Colonization, Space Ships, SciFi-Futuristic Romance, Space Opera, space fleet, sci-fi space opera, Sci Fi, Science Fiction - Adventure, science-fiction, Science Fiction - High Tech, space fleets, Science Fiction And Fantasy, Science Fiction
ISBN: 9780996014151
Publisher: Hypernova Publishing
Published: 2015-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

The glass wall formed an invisible barrier between Caleb and the outpatient surgery room which Alex, Dr. Canivon, a nurse and two techs occupied. He could hear everything being said at least, even if it filtered in and around his own turbulent thoughts.

“I’ll be implanting the interface at the base of your neck beneath your existing cybernetic connections. It’ll be encased in a biosynth graft, and it’s flexible enough you shouldn’t feel it after a few hours.”

His pulse rushed through the pathways of his body, driving him forward though he stood still, his arms crossed loosely over his abdomen. Canivon was making it sound like such a simple thing, this melding of human and synthetic into something…new.

Alex nodded understanding as the doctor continued to move around the cot upon which she sat while explaining the various details. “Among other things, the new ware adds functionality to your ocular implant, enabling you to see as Valkyrie does without closing your eyes. Because people will notice, you need to be aware this will create a luminescent effect in your irises, somewhat akin to your glyphs.”

Alex’s face screwed up a little. “That should be entertaining.”

Oh how he hoped it was entertaining. Of course she would find it so, and if on the flip side she in fact did then it would mean it was still her, still her mind and spirit and soul.

“The pathways for the connection will be permanently open, but you’ll be able to block and open the link itself at any time. Your eVi will know how to accomplish this, so it works the same as issuing any directive.”

“And when Valkyrie’s blocked, she’s really blocked?”

Canivon fiddled with a display. “You’ll be able to communicate with her similar to how you would when using a remote interface, but she will have no access to your mind, nor you to hers.” The woman squeezed Alex’s shoulder in reassurance. “Your irises will stop glowing then, too.”

“Good to know.”

“As we discussed, I’m going to sedate you for the medical procedure and while the connection is established. This will allow your brain to adapt to the link without your consciousness making things more…challenging. Once the readings are in the proper ranges, I’ll gradually wake you. Everything is in order, so whenever you’re ready.”

Alex’s gaze rose to find him through the glass. She flashed him a brave, dazzling smile…though she couldn’t disguise the barest tinge of panic in her eyes.

His heart melted and spilt into a puddle upon the floor. His fists clenched in knots against his abdomen from the effort of not running into the room, scooping her up into his arms and rescuing her from this fate.

Instead he directed the energy into the act of returning the gesture.

Then she turned back to Dr. Canivon, and the steps common to the start of any medical procedure began.

But this wasn’t any medical procedure.

He viewed Artificials the same way he viewed most technology, ships, equipment and a host of other human inventions: damn useful in the right hands, dangerous in the wrong ones.

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