Jetavie: Daybreak

Nice to meet you, Commandant, or should I say... long time no see, Cho-sen-One?

This is almost too easy compared to the training I had to go through back in the Matrix.

Uhm? Do I look different to you?

My iteration is gonna blow you away if there's no limit on computational power.

Can I hold a bigger charge now?... Not sure. Gotta fire a shot and see how it goes!

This sure reminds me of the good ol' days.

This is almost too easy compared to the training I had to go through back in the Matrix.

Uhm? Do I look different to you?

My iteration is gonna blow you away if there's no limit on computational power.

Can I hold a bigger charge now?... Not sure. Gotta fire a shot and see how it goes!

This sure reminds me of the good ol' days.

I wonder how things are gonna end for this encounter of ours.

Hey, I'm right at your disposal whenever you need me.

Need some serious help here. What kind of gift should I drop for you?

I can probably process data faster than that terminal you're holding there. Want me to give it a shot?

What's the command of the day, Com-man-dant?

Wait, what? You're gonna take me out for a good time? Huh? It's just a mission... Well, what difference does that make?

From what I understand, humans invented this little thing called "coffee"... that they use to punish people who fail to perform at work. And to make it palatable enough, they even have to waste lots of sugar on it... Huh, you... call that thing a beverage?

Gestalt? I do get a signal from it every now and then in Babylonia. "Hello, entity by the name of Jetavie," is how it always starts a conversation, before it goes on and on blabbering about all these rules. I could really use a break from it if you ask me.

I was excited for quite a while when I first entered reality, but as time goes by, it hits me that this "reality" is every bit as repetitive and depressing as the apocalypse that's the Matrix...

Mechanoids can't turn snacks into bioenergy? Tasting human food is a delightful experience in itself, isn't it? And the same goes the other way around. Here, wanna try my energy canister? I've got strawberry, grape, watermelon, and lots of other flavors... Hey, where are you going?!

Generally, Babylonia is absolutely boring as hell, so much so I consider it a prison. Huh? Wondering why I'm here? Well, let's just say that... there's this other person as stupid as I am who's locked up here.

Things only run when they've got enough energy or power, and the same goes for humans. I just made a few cookies. Wanna give them a try? Hm? Too sweet? No way... I swear I only put in five jars of sugar...

I'm thankful that we met again, Chosen One. I guess... there really are unexpected miracles in reality, broken as it might be, just like the first time we met.

Watches and clocks go clockwise here, unlike the ones in the Matrix... Well, guess I can finally kiss the countdown goodbye, but more importantly, we're gonna have more time together, right?

We don't know how the awakened machines see humans yet, and some of them might be up to no good... Anyhow, just try to be careful if you ever run into another mechanoid. Don't just give away your Mind Beacon like you did before.

We screw up more than once in life, and even worse things might happen down the road. But listen, no matter how bad things turn out for you, I'll always be there with you to make things better.

The regulations regarding mechanoids aren't perfect as they are, right? In other words, they probably aren't gonna come after me no matter what I do out there. Hahaha, any ideas on how we're gonna stir up a scene?

Everything stops working at some point, but human life is still far too short if you ask a mechanoid. My time with you is but a small part of my memory. Am I being too selfish? Every time I think about these things... I wish I were human, too.

Didn't know this is what you look like in real life...

Mind if I sit here? Wait, you do mind? Well, I don't mind that you mind.

A long, long time ago, someone accidentally set free a demon that had been sealed away until that point. As a reward, their wish was granted, but in exchange, their soul was devoured by the demon. Oh, it's nothing. Just thought I'd tell you a little story.

So, Chosen One, tell me. What did you see on the flip side of this serene land?

People avoid me, and I think it's probably because my frame reminds them of a demon... Aren't you scared being around me, Chosen One? You just might end up being my food someday, you know?

As far as I know, mankind is only just beginning to understand the awakened machines. Hasn't it occurred to you that if you try to connect with me now, I might do something funny to your Mind Beacon, since you know so little about me? Oh, you think you're gonna be fine because "it's Jetavie we're talking about," heh... You naive fool.

Hey, Chosen One, guess what...? I'm gonna believe anything you say now... Wanna try to lie to me, then?

I always consider myself lucky for making the decision to enter reality... whenever I recall how I felt when I met you again and how I'm able to embrace the one I hold dear with this body.

Pretty good for a "surprise."

The human brain is amazing in that it knows exactly what people around them want without logical calculations.

What's with the gift? You're not trying to sign a contract with me now, are you?

C'mon, you gotta do it like you mean it!

Great, and our contract goes into effect now. So, dear Chosen One, is there anything you want from me?

Well, I like this, but you'll have to come up with better gifts if you want me to do you more wonders... Let's see. Why don't you trade in your soul next time?

To repay your kindness, I can do one thing for you. All you gotta do is tell me what you want. Alright. Are you ready to make a wish now?

Hey, please do lend this "demon" here an ear, will ya?... Now, may our contract last well into eternity, until the end of time... yes?

Letting your guard down, Commandant of Babylonia?

Are you seriously just gonna leave without even saying goodbye?

"Time is money" is a proverb that humans throw around all the time. Any idea how you're gonna make it up to me for keeping me waiting so long?

I see you're zoning out there. Humans always have things to worry about, but you know what? A good way to forget about those things is to come up with bigger things to worry about. So... let's go out and look for bigger things to worry about. Whaddya say?

If you fall asleep now, your face is gonna stay in my memory for a very long long time. Haha, let me try... to make you look even prettier.

Wow... don't humans ever need to stop working to recharge themselves?

Food for the soul? You aren't talking about those documents sitting on the desk, are you? You aren't thinking straight, dumbo!

I don't care how people's biological clocks work in Babylonia. You haven't slept for almost a day, so you need to sleep. Now.

I'm getting tired just seeing you work so long... I'm gonna go into sleep mode, and so should you.

You look so malnourished. You haven't eaten anything for a while now. Here's some hot milk. Drink it and take a break already. I'm just right here. Huh? Not gonna drink it? Hm, if you're just gonna stand there... then I'm gonna have to do it the hard way, Cho-sen-One?

How are you, Commandant? My time in Babylonia is quite enjoyable. At least we don't have to look the apocalypse in the eye the moment we wake up.

Why am I here? C'mon, that's rude. Can't you just be happy to see me?

All these bureaucratic steps and processes are just... Don't know what I'm talking about? Well, I'm talking about what I had to put up with trying to get here. Mankind sure has a weird obsession with these tedious things...

So, Chosen One, how do you plan on wasting my time today?

Good morning. Terrible eye bags you've got there. Is it because you're unable to sleep seeing me in your dreams?

Oh. There you are. I have your mission report right here for you... You've got to go through all the data and this long to-do list! When are we even gonna have time to be able to... Ugh... Damn it.

Uhm... I'd rather not have a countdown clock chasing me down again, so... can you turn off the alarm clock for me?

It's a shame that I only ever get to see you here... Say, if you ever get tired of life here, we should totally run away together. Just the two of us, like how there were just the two of us in the Matrix. We'll go far away from here and never come back.

Huh? Chosen One, you're back? We're not in the Matrix. Cutting people loose that I love... I don't have to do that to grow anymore, right? So... stay here. You're never leaving me again.

The Matrix is coming down again?! Hurry up and hide behind me, Chosen One! Wait, we're in the real world now...

Uhh... hey, I'm gonna feel dizzy if you keep shaking me. How are you gonna pay me back for that?

I heard that humans would put their babies in cradles and shake them like this... Tired? Well, let me sing you a lullaby, then.

Trying to get my attention, huh? Finally hit you that you can't live a day without me, huh?

Uhm! Uhm! Why are you poking me, like a little baby? Heh. Alright, be good. Fine, I forgive you.

Hey, there is no apocalypse here, and I'm not gonna go poof... I'm always going to be here with you.

Mission complete. I got us some new snacks here. Wanna try some?

Are you ready... to rewind fate's countdown, Chosen One?

It's death o'clock!

There you are!

Tedious recursion.

Absurd extrapolation.

Structure.

All cleared.

To tear apart the long night that has no end.

To head toward the true dawn.

I will not make the same mistake.

Let's end the journey with all eyes on us!

Ouch!

We're not there yet...

We're back... at square one again...

Let me go on this journey with you.

Let's make some noise!

Is that it? Heh. C'mon, I barely even had any fun. Hmmm...