Power in the Hands of One (2013)
“Focus—focus is the only thing left to do. But focus on what?
The precision diagrams on the monitors? The broad control arms waiting to be grasped? Freedom is at my fingertips, yet there’s no solution at the forefront of my mind.
The simple dreams I’m missing, the uncomplicated calm of sleep; why am I not in bed? Why did I ignore the little voice that said this was more than a bad idea? I push away self-derision with each swallow of my lump-ridden throat.
Would Ray still have died if I never lef...t my apartment? Did my being here obstruct the flow of what might have otherwise been a close call? My own death is a realistic scenario now—one I wouldn’t have envisioned an hour ago.
My options don’t inspire hope. Making contact with the authorities is the best-case scenario, though I haven’t located any method of communication. Waiting out the agents is another alternative, though less desirable. They seem intent on remaining steadfast.
The third option is as unlikely as it is insane: guiding the robot out across the hangar in hopes of intimidating the agents.MoreLess
The precision diagrams on the monitors? The broad control arms waiting to be grasped? Freedom is at my fingertips, yet there’s no solution at the forefront of my mind.
The simple dreams I’m missing, the uncomplicated calm of sleep; why am I not in bed? Why did I ignore the little voice that said this was more than a bad idea? I push away self-derision with each swallow of my lump-ridden throat.
Would Ray still have died if I never lef...t my apartment? Did my being here obstruct the flow of what might have otherwise been a close call? My own death is a realistic scenario now—one I wouldn’t have envisioned an hour ago.
My options don’t inspire hope. Making contact with the authorities is the best-case scenario, though I haven’t located any method of communication. Waiting out the agents is another alternative, though less desirable. They seem intent on remaining steadfast.
The third option is as unlikely as it is insane: guiding the robot out across the hangar in hopes of intimidating the agents.MoreLess
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