_&quot;I know all about your promotions,&quot;_ I said, making no attempt to hide my disgust. _&quot;My predecessor was 'promoted' as I remember. And where is he, now?&quot;_ _&quot;Ah, Mr. Colton. Well, that's a sad story, isn't it?&quot;_ Aslog buzzed. I moved to the wall opposite her, hearing faint clicks behind her faceplate, signifying that her processors were working overtime. She watched me for a good fifteen seconds. _&quot;It's time,&quot;_ she said quietly. _&quot;Time for what?&quot;_ _&quot;You read the reports, Bennett. You know what's happening in the Outer Line. Maybe you know better than any of us...maybe that's what you used this...&quot;_ She waved her hand in the air. _&quot;...voucher for.&quot;_ I shook my head. _&quot;No, I didn't go to the Outer Line. As I understand it, an approved voucher allows me to go where I please.&quot;_ She stood from my chair slowly and leaned on my desk, her metallic knuckles scraping the glass. _&quot;We need you to activite the viral cleanse procedure.&quot;_ I couldn't breathe. It was happening. 2008-05-15T00:58:19Z http://ficlets.com/feed/story/30293 <p>yikes! viral cleansing does not sound pleasant!</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30293?basename=62376 2008-05-15T00:58:19Z Mistress Elsha Hawk http://ficlets.com/authors/mistress_elsha_hawk <p>Yes, has the intended tone of the original &#38; this was quite well done indeed!</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30293?basename=62228 2008-05-14T10:24:25Z YodaOnCrack http://ficlets.com/authors/yodaoncrack <p>Cool Sequel! I liked it, it was very chilling!<br />LoA</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30293?basename=62168 2008-05-13T23:40:46Z Blusparrow http://ficlets.com/authors/blusparrow