Saving Runt by S. E. Smith

Author:S. E. Smith [Smith, S. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Montana Publishing
Published: 2019-07-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

“RITA!” Derik called as the silence engulfed him.

Derik stumbled back several steps when FRED appeared in front of him, looking very unhappy. He shot the AI a fierce glare.

“Where is Amelia?” Derik demanded.

A tinge of red swept over FRED’s glowing blue form, turning the AI’s color to a dark purple. In the back of his mind, Derik wondered if Cosmos was aware of the extensive emotional adaptions that his AIs were developing. He made a mental note to take a look at the programming when all of this was over. Pushing his fascination aside, he listened as FRED answered him.

“Your female menace has gone to find Afon Dolinski,” FRED informed him.

“I know that. What I don’t know is where!” Derik impatiently snapped.

“FRED, be a dear and program the GPS in the… the SUV,” RITA said, her voice slurring slightly. “The keys are in the locked cabinet in the garage.” She added in a conspiratorial whisper, “FRED will unlock the cabinet for youuuuuu.” Her last vowel seemed to get stuck for a moment, then she cheerfully said, “Oh! Never mind, Robert is here.”

“I summoned him,” FRED replied. “Avery reminded me that any attempt to retrieve Amelia should be done without drawing attention to the alien squadron behind it,” the AI dryly commented.

“Avery… Oh, yes… I’m still re… re… recovering. Amelia’s program makes me—sluggish. I feel like I’m on dialup!” RITA said.

“Dialup? That sounds like a very nasty word,” FRED growled.

“It is, love. I feel like I’m running at about 40 kbps,” RITA replied in a mournful tone.

“I’ll bar Amelia from ever accessing you again,” FRED threatened.

“Nonsense! I would much… much… much… rather have Amelia show us where our weakness is than some other little snip!” RITA dismissed.

The sound of footsteps outside of the room drew his attention. A moment later, Robert stood at the entrance to the room. Robert’s eyes widened and he warily looked at their small group.

“Uh—Avery said you needed a ride,” Robert said.

Teriff, and Derik’s brothers all moved in unison. Robert’s face paled when Teriff pulled out his weapon. Derik held his hand out in front of his father.

“This is Robert, one of Cosmos’ men,” Derik quietly stated.

“Can he take us to your mate?” Teriff commanded.

“Yes,” Derik replied, turning back to Robert with a fierce expression.

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