But as he's eyeing the head, debating his next move, something happens that changes everything. Without any input, the plastic eyes light up green, and the lip actuators curve upward in an uncanny smile.

"What's the matter, Qubit? Cat got your tongue?"

Qubit blanches, his eyes going wide. He knows that voice. But it can't be. It's impossible for so many reasons, he can't even choose one to focus on - so instead he considers none of them and goes straight to his gut reaction.

That's not just an AI. That's the real Modeus in there.

And that means Anchor is in terrible danger.

"Drop it," he says. (Why hasn't she dropped it already? Don't tell him evil voices are the one thing she does expect out of it-)