Hold up! The system was talking?
I mean, directly talking to… me?
Not just pinging notifications, but actually responding like a real person.
I have to say something back… but… what do I call it?
Just saying "System" is too awkward, right? So maybe Tem or Sys?
"…S… Sys?" I muttered, half expecting it to ignore me, but...
[Understood: I will now be referred to as Sys.]
"So… Sys it is." I blinked at the empty air. "But hey, Sys, what does being an Arch Human mean for me? Am I not human anymore?"
[Clarification: Not exactly; Benjamin Mark is still a human, but just of a superior nature now. Closer to the spirits.]
Ignoring the "closer to the spirits" mention, relief hit me like cool water.
I hadn't lost my humanity after all! Despite sleeping with every anomaly who crossed my path.
I exhaled deeply, sinking back against the pillows.
"That's… good, I guess."
Just then the sliding door opened with a soft whisper.
