Chel rocked slightly in her bed, fretting over what to do next. Her stomach was churning uncomfortably. Surely, if she told them, she would feel better, but what would they do? “I knew this was coming. Now, I have to get it over with. They will understand, right? I have to tell them now.” Chel [...]
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“I know about the cameras.” Chel stated. Chel waited for the statement to settle before she went on. She had her parents full, undivided attention. “What do you do for the government that you can have a crew of people come in and install a surveillance system in hours?” Chel asked. She had to know. [...]
Vic and Mel immediately leaned down to get a good look at Kip, who took a step back and waved his hands up at them. “Don’t take me apart.” He protested with a slight hint of panic in his digital voice. ‘It looks like …. Riley …’ Vic immediately observed. This did not bode well.
“Kip was a gift.” Chel watched as her mother poked Kip. “He’s kind of like a PDA with A.I. He records everything he sees and hears.” “Amazing…” Mel stared intently at Kip, watching him react to her probing. “Where did you – how?!” Vic could barely say anything. He was flustered by Chel’s announcement,… even [...]
