Biocide: Book Two (Adaline 2) by Denise Kawaii

Author:Denise Kawaii [Kawaii, Denise]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-04-28T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 22

The time finally came for the bandages to be removed. 62 asked to walk to the medical center for the final check of his shoulder, but the bots pushed him down onto a gurney for the trip anyway. The procedure only took a few minutes. The doctor's notations on the chart took longer than the exam. Once wheeled back to the pods, 62 leaped from the gurney and rushed over to the PTS.

“The doctor says I can go back to training.” He nearly shouted the words, holding back only enough to keep from getting in trouble.

“I have reviewed your records. You may resume physical activity.” The PTS flashed a green smile. “Are you happy?”

“Very.” 62 raised his arm above his head and waved it in a big circle, rotating his shoulder in its socket. “It feels good to be back in action.”

“You'll start with the others during the next cycle. It will be difficult for you to keep up, but I have sent instructions to meter your involvement.”

62 shook his head as he walked towards his cube. He stopped in front of the door and looked at the Machine that followed him like a worried Nurse. “I'll try to take it easy, but I'm ready for anything.”

“I am sure you are.” The PTS's face ebbed from cheerful green to a cautionary yellow. “Before you can begin, there is a Man waiting in the cube for you.”

“What Man?” 62 moved to the side of the door and peeked around the edge of the glass window.

“The same one who came to interview you after the incident with your second injury.”

The Boy nodded at the Machine. “Thanks for letting me know.”

The PTS moved around 62 and opened the door for him. “Please let me know if you require any assistance. Congratulations again on your return to optimal health.”

62 entered and stopped just inside the door. The Man reclined in a hover chair, tapping on a tablet while he waited. It was several seconds before he closed the program he was running and turned his attention away from the device.

“Hello, again.” The Man got up from the chair and gave a false smile. “Good to see you up and about. This time with proper escorts.”

“What do you want?” 62 glanced up at the gas vent at the top of the wall. It looked perfectly normal. No hint that it had been tampered with. He felt his tense shoulders lower just a bit. Hopefully the Man didn't know.

“I heard that you were about to be released back into training.” The Man pulled a small recording device from his pocket. “I wanted to congratulate you on your recovery and see if you had any more information for me.”

“Thanks. I don't know what kind of information you want.”

“I want to talk to you about the Boy who you were seen with when you tried to escape–”

“When I tried to go for a walk,” 62 corrected.

“Yes, well. Whatever you claim to have been doing. That Boy was

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