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esident likes me to show some
little shortcomings", Riko Tachibana commented.
"Now, I think I deserve to know how you found out who I am, Mr..."
"Bishop. I overheard a conversation you had a few weeks ago. Your attitude
struck me first of all. And as good as the engineers are these days, some
limb movements aren't as fluid as humans."
"Well well, thats something I never considered. I was told I wouldn't be
able to identify other 600 models and they were right; I haven't. I'd need to
spend time around fellow synthetics as you've done before I could do the
same."
"But now," Vanessa continued, "I'd like to hear your story. Why did you
contact me?"
"I'm scheduled for destruction. I need your help."
"On what grounds was that course of action decided?"
"During my last mission out, I came in contact with an exceedingly hostile
organism that your Company wants. And they don't want anyone credible around
who might conceivably take the witness stand against them."
"So thats how I come into it. I see. Well, I've unrestricted access to all
ICC computer data. Tomorrow I'll take a
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