“Well, for one, the files being in colour means whatever’s causin’ this monochrome bullshoot isn’t something it’s done to how we see things, it’s the environment that’s been changed, but for some reason... not these files specifically. Like...”
She pulls a thinking face, flipping back through the files quickly.
“I think we better remember that name and address in particular. This kid’s files are a flash of colour in a freaky black and white world, no way he has nothing to do with this. One way or another. Other than that... I’d suggest we split up to cover more ground if that wasn’t the stupidest idea ever that gets people killed in all the movies, ‘cause if this kid—”
She jabs her finger against the photograph.
“—was part of the film club, and they still have a room in this place, then it bears looking at. But we should also definitely hit the other offices and records storage too, I doubt these are the only files with colour or something. So... I say we try clear the offices, then the records, quick as we can, then head to the film room.”
Splitting up would be quicker, but never split the party. Splitting the party sometimes leaves you having to share optical sensors with a teammate because your Holon’s head is half way down the street from your body. And she’s not in a Holon, here. Sure, she came out here alone, but Stacia’s here now; teamwork makes the dream work and all that.
cw: mention of non-graphic (robotic) decapitation
“Well, for one, the files being in colour means whatever’s causin’ this monochrome bullshoot isn’t something it’s done to how we see things, it’s the environment that’s been changed, but for some reason... not these files specifically. Like...”
She pulls a thinking face, flipping back through the files quickly.
“I think we better remember that name and address in particular. This kid’s files are a flash of colour in a freaky black and white world, no way he has nothing to do with this. One way or another. Other than that... I’d suggest we split up to cover more ground if that wasn’t the stupidest idea ever that gets people killed in all the movies, ‘cause if this kid—”
She jabs her finger against the photograph.
“—was part of the film club, and they still have a room in this place, then it bears looking at. But we should also definitely hit the other offices and records storage too, I doubt these are the only files with colour or something. So... I say we try clear the offices, then the records, quick as we can, then head to the film room.”
Splitting up would be quicker, but never split the party. Splitting the party sometimes leaves you having to share optical sensors with a teammate because your Holon’s head is half way down the street from your body. And she’s not in a Holon, here. Sure, she came out here alone, but Stacia’s here now; teamwork makes the dream work and all that.