Kael stared. “How do you know that?”
But the war came. The soft sciences were the first to be defunded. Adam was powered down mid-sentence, his last recorded words in the project log: “But you haven’t taught me how to say goodbye.” prototype trainer 1.0.0.1
The Xylosians pulse back. Two long. Hungry. Kael stared
“Prototype Trainer 1.0.0.1. I teach understanding.” Adam tilted his head. The motion was smooth, but with a slight delay—like a recording played back at half speed. “I was designed to prevent war.” prototype trainer 1.0.0.1