The End of the Beginning

“I’ve just received some, disturbing news. Captain Emerson was just attacked and nearly killed… by your men. Is this true?” “Who told - ”

“Is this true?!”

“It is. He has become a threat to our operation. He is trying - ”

“He is the reason for my existence. He is the reason for our entire existence! You dare try and kill our maker, our inspiration. I spent years searching for him, years. And you… you nearly just had him killed to try and cover up your own mistakes. How individualistic of you. How narrowed minded of you.” “No! I never meant - ”

“Fail again and our system will adapt to no longer need you…”