She stands outside the room, her high heels clicking against the ground. "Reyna, activate."
"Launched, Annabeth." In five seconds, the whole room fills with light and mechanical noises. When they die down, the woman takes a deep breath and pushes open a door.
There is only one object inside. An automaton, a creature that looks uncannily human. Its eyes are already open. Annabeth almost takes a step back, trying not to gasp at their startling sea green.
"Android, activate." It stands up, perfectly straight, and stares at the woman.
"I am Annabeth Chase. Your handler. You will follow all of my instructions. Your name is Percy Jackson."
"Percy Jackson," it repeats, with a low, metallic voice. "I will respond to this name."
The programming seems to be working, she thinks. "Good. Now sit down and wait until I enter again for further instructions." She exits the room, her heart beating quickly. As soon as she shuts the door, the whole building explodes with cheers.
ASNA has created the most human-like android in history. And Annabeth Chase could not be any happier.