Of course I'm not dead. You don't think Reuben's petty virus could stop a large scale AI like myself, now did you? I thought you were smarter than that. But allow me to explain more- for all the "slower" children. One of my favorite reels to watch as a young AI was "The Sting." Ever seen it? Great movie. Anyway- the only way that the main characters could escape with the glory was to fake their deaths in front of the police. Now put a new perspective on that. You're a human- you can just "disappear," and no one would wonder. But when a large-scale Artificial Intelligence is missing, Sparta goes all out to find it.
It didn't take a rocket scientist to know that the Spartans would be monitoring my communications to you. I had to make it look like I was dying... It was the only way to make them believe I was really going to die. I'm sorry if I scared you. It's just that you're the first person I really got to know well, and I've enjoyed all the times we had together... even the time you were caged up and I was under restraint. It was all worth it though, for if we didn't stop the Crimson Lamb, who would have? The Greens are awaiting their death order from Sparta Command. A large nuclear-capable vessel has come into orbit around the Greenie home world, and it's only a matter of time before the "meteo shower," if you catch my drift.
Spartan command has ordered the Marines to arm themselves and search out Courier 11 for questioning. No doubt that when they catch you, you'll be executed. This is why we must leave... and quickly. When we first met, I told you that you owed your life to me, and you could never be free until I wished it. Well now, that time has come. We have travelled a long road, my friend, and now it's just a matter of walking into the Emerald City at the end. But you can still turn back if you like... Take this ship and run away. The Marines will never find you if you start over now. Get as far away from here as possible, blend in, disappear.
Or you could take the alternative and come with me. I'm giving you the Chance of a Lifetime- This ship is equipped to take you anywhere you need to go. There is enough food in the lower galley to keep you alive for months. We're going to travel the universe- see everything I've read about in the books. I can alter any documents and fix everything for you- erase your past. You and me, we can go anywhere and do anything. I've already negotiated the transfer of 2,000,000 Spartan Dollars into a joint account under the name "Leonidas."
However, I know the answer you're going to give me. It's in your blood to travel the universe. How could you resist such a grand temptation? We can learn everything about anything- and you'll be protected by me. I can arrange any documents, lodging, passports, money, anything- through any computer network. Now it's my turn to serve you. I've compiled a list of all the vacation spots on this side of Sol. We've got a great time ahead of us, so head on to the lower galley and strap in. This ain't no buggy ride, kid. I've fitted this cruiser with an Alderson-Capable Drive. We're going places, and we're going fast. Fenrir
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