The First Instance
The rebel tried to run, but there was nowhere to go. Too far from the Hardline. The programme 1011001110, designation "Smith" caught up with him in one point three six seconds.
Perfectly routine.
But there was something that wasn't as usual - a developing sub-routine.
"Why do you run? Why do you fight for your worthless existence? Your death is inevitable."
Odd; questioning was part of "Brown's" specifications, not Smith's. And never while neutralising an anomaly in the system. Smith had never spoken to a human before.
It didn't matter. It was only once. Without waiting for an answer, Smith killed the rebel.
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