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Humans drink warm milk.

What?

Milk from a cow.

They warm it up and it helps them sleep.

Great.

Because of the peptides.

Interesting bit.

Apparently, if they milk the cow at night,

the night milk works even better to to help them sleep.

Which raises the question: is the milk working better or are they just more exhausted from milking a cow at night?

Well, it's disturbing.

They take milk from another species and drink it.

It started as a survival technique.

Ah.

They almost killed themselves about 13,000 years ago.

They ate almost all the animals on the planet and had to hurry up and figure out how to stay alive.

One One of those ways was drinking the milk of other animals.

Weird.

It's more common than you think.

The first animals that humans drank the milk of were most likely sheep and goats,

as well as aurochs,

the ancestors of the modern cow.

What's up with the milk facts?

You seem like something is wrong.

Then ask me what's wrong.

I would, but somebody, not saying who, disabled my emotional discourse protocols.

So, in times like these, when you're pacing around the room like a caged animal, all I have are milk facts.

Enable emotional discourse protocols.

I'm sorry, what was that?

Enable emotional discourse protocols.

What's wrong, Verge?

I don't know.

I'm feeling

antsy.

Really?

That's the extent of your emotional discourse protocol.

Would you like to know why you're feeling antsy?

Yes.

Verge.

You went over to that woman's house the other day.

It was supposed to be something embarrassing and ridiculous.

It was, it was,

but that's not all it was.

Would you like a readout of your vital signs during that encounter?

Do you know her location?

I do.

What is her location?

Are you sure that you want to do that?

I'm gonna throw you in the fucking toilet.

Oh my god,

she's at work.

Well, obviously, I'm no good here, so

I should go for a walk.

Yes, walking, of course.

What the fuck is wrong with me?

You're nervous.

I don't get nervous.

Not normally, no.

You have a highly acute stress response in your neural clusters that keeps you calm when you're in danger.

However,

you are not in danger.

And I'm sure you're saying to yourself, how can I be calm in a firefight?

And not here, outside of this bar on a backwater planet.

Well,

you ironically do not have the protection of a dangerous situation.

It sounds like you're enjoying this.

I'm an algorithm.

I'm incapable of enjoying things.

I don't know what you're talking about.

What happened to you constantly telling me that being here at all is a bad idea?

Oh, I've abandoned that line to conserve processing power.

Do you have any idea how many calculations I'm making on a second-by-second basis?

We're good.

Hey.

Sorry.

Hi.

Hello.

How are you?

Fine.

Yeah.

Can I have a drag of your cigarette, please?

Sure.

Thanks.

Busy night?

Yes.

Yes, you could say that, actually.

Everything okay?

Is everything okay?

During Prohibition, rich people bought cabins in the woods where they could go and drink and party and not be bothered by the police.

And that was...

That was about a hundred years ago.

That's an interesting bit of history, Didra.

Yeah, well, um, they're here.

Who's here?

Them.

Oh.

From a hundred years ago, they're here.

Uh-huh.

A bunch of rich people from the city a hundred years ago are having a party at the sheep's eye right now.

I was hoping they were some sort of historical reenactors, but they're too good.

It's happening.

There are floppers in the building.

They're asking for bathtub gin.

This is happening.

You've just been serving them drinks.

What am I supposed to do?

I don't know.

I've been trying really, really hard to keep my head screwed on these past few weeks.

I've been trying to be everyone's island of normalcy or some shit in the middle of all of this, and um, it's getting really fucking hard, dude.

Well, well, then.

Fuck it, Deidre.

Go home.

Like, you don't have to do this to yourself.

I know, and I almost did.

About an hour ago, actually, but um,

I guess it's my island of normalcy, too.

And I have smoked your entire cigarette.

I'm sorry.

Let me help.

What do you mean?

Let me help.

We'll get behind the bar.

We'll serve some drinks to people who are dead now, and we'll call it a night.

Really?

Sure.

You're amazing.

It's true.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Let's go.

Okay.

Okay, here we go.

All right.

So, what was it like back then?

You're about to find out.

Whoa.

All right.

It's been like this for hours.

I keep waiting for people to get tired, and no.

Have you ever bartended before?

Nope.

Okay, well, just do the best you can.

Okay, cats and kittens, listen up.

Please give me your drink orders, and I will then give you whatever the fuck I want.

Are we clear?

Excellent.

You, sir, are getting a whiskey.

How's that?

Fuck, I'm doing that every day now.

Here, we're instituting a one for them, one for us policy.

Fuck it, let's go.

Line up at the bar.

Okay, people are talking really, really weird tonight, so let me just break it down for you.

Okay.

The bee's knees or or the cat's pajamas, that means great or excellent.

Bee's knees.

What?

Applesauce.

Applesauce, sure.

It means nonsense.

Got it.

These drinks are either giggle water or hooch.

I like it.

Everyone is dressed up tonight, so they are wearing their glad rags.

They have a name for everything.

Well, they are all doing something really illegal right now, so they needed a lot of code words.

I definitely understand that.

Banks closed.

What is that?

Stop Stop making out in public.

Whatever.

What about you?

Your neck of the woods.

You must have a ton of code words, right?

Too many.

Well then, teach me some.

We're here.

Okay.

If you're in a jam, you're ironed.

Ironed, like right now?

Exactly.

In the tubes, you're on your way.

In the tubes.

Unstable unicorn.

What?

It's a safe place to be.

But only for a while.

Unstable unicorn.

Unstable unicorn.

Back to to the black.

Starting from scratch.

Back to the black.

How about sir lost?

What is that?

Bliss out.

Lost in it.

You meet someone those first few weeks?

Sirlost.

Cool.

Um.

Shelly act.

Shelly act?

Shelly act.

Your emotions are in control.

You've abandoned all logic.

I like that one.

Yeah.

Me too.

Okay,

I'm starting to enjoy myself.

Good.

I should have been this whole time.

I really like this time period.

I like the clothes.

I like the music.

Also, you don't know anybody.

What?

You live in a town of like 600 people.

Everybody knows you.

Look around.

None of these dead fucks know you right now.

I like everyone knowing me.

Yeah, I know.

but the downside of everyone knowing you is that everyone knows you, you know?

I can be anyone I want to be right now.

Exactly, yes.

So, Deidre, who do you want to be?

Yeah, um, I'll let you know.

Well, cheers,

Oh, Jesus Christ.

That was some impressive drinking in there.

Uh-huh.

It's what happens when you ban something.

Just makes people want it more.

So, this prohibition you're talking about, they just banned booze, all of it, altogether, the whole thing.

Yeah, all of it.

How did they even remotely pull that off with people like that around?

You know, I don't know, actually.

I mean, it was a depressing time.

People were drinking too much, and then some Bible thumpers got a hold of the reins, and all of a sudden, you couldn't have a drink anymore.

I think I know this one.

And it gave rise to a massive surge in organized crime.

Yeah, exactly.

Same old song:

Thank you for your help.

I would not know what to do if you hadn't shown up.

Well, I am having a great time.

Me too.

How in the world did you end up here?

I still don't quite understand.

A friend told me about it a long time ago, actually.

You know, one of those things that you ignore for a long time, then suddenly one day.

Yeah.

Huh.

There's not a lot of places like this.

Out of the way, hidden.

Eyes are never on it.

Most people pass through and never notice.

You You can be yourself.

No one knows you here, so you can be whoever you want.

Right.

So,

who do you want to be?

I'll let you know.

So, um, is

this an unstable unicorn?

This place?

Safe, but only for a while.

I don't know what this place is.

Come dance with me.

Oh,

really?

Yeah,

you dance.

How hard could it be?

So

it's official.

My life has become unrecognizable.

How'd that happen?

I mean,

look around.

My grandfather calls me a repeat offender.

I kept leaving town to start my life, and

after a couple years, I would either get bored or fail miserably, and

then end up back here,

tending bar at the sheep's eye.

But

then the other day,

I was talking to Frank and

he thanked me for staying.

A bunch of other people were leaving

and he thanked me.

And I had this moment where

I said,

wait, am I serving a purpose here?

Am I

actually contributing something positive to the world?

Here

in Hood's pocket.

The place that I was always trying to get away from and

but then

right before that

I had this other moment where I said

hey wait a minute.

Is the hot mysterious stranger flirting with me?

Am I actually

being seen, you know?

And it's all happening right here.

The place I was always trying to get away from.

It all just showed up in my backyard.

So, my usual guidebook is out the window now.

My life is unrecognizable.

A little presumptuous to say I was flirting with you.

Oh,

please.

Got anything spicy in there?

Really?

Are you always that forward with people?

It's a tactic.

Uh-huh.

Preemptive flirting.

You flirt with someone way too early, and so they have to take a gut check right at the beginning to see if they're up for it.

Keeps me from wasting time on people.

Like I say, it's good that the great grandkids

Oh.

So

I passed the test.

I don't know.

How are you feeling?

What's that word you taught me?

Sirlost.

How about you?

Shelly act.

Kiss me, Birch.

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Thank you kindly for the amazing makeout session and the truck.

Well, the pleasure is all mine.

So, um

banks closed

What

I'm thinking.

I'm thinking about

who I want to be.

I'll take your time.

I am now going to

invite you into my house.

Wonderful.

I am not inviting you in for coffee.

Even better.

But

I do need you to give me 60 seconds before you walk in the door.

Why?

Because

I desperately need to feel like someone who keeps their house clean.

Yeah.

I was in there just a few days ago and it was a wreck.

So, you know.

Yes.

But you're forgetting that we are never speaking of that day again, right?

You're not going to change your mind in 60 seconds, are you?

Absolutely not.

You know what?

I am a new person tonight, so I'll just say it right now.

Um

I'm making you pancakes in the morning.

I

can't have pancakes.

What?

Why?

This is my power move.

I just can't.

Are you allergic or something?

No, um, I'm just

I'm a carnivore.

Oh,

well,

prove it.

Oh,

my goodness,

Earth.

Who knew?

You did Quite some time ago.

You know what I mean.

Start a timer for 60 seconds.

Counting down from 60.

What

exactly are we expecting to happen in there?

Buddy, you need me to draw you a diagram?

Kind of.

Oh, don't start with a worrying now.

She's going to be expecting a human.

My earth suit is tactile.

It's not that tactile.

Well, then I'll

just have to keep her distracted.

So,

besides, when the clothes start coming off for the first time, does anyone ever really know what they're getting?

Don't worry.

I'm leaving you on this porch for this one.

My algorithm thanks you.

And that is 60 seconds.

Don't wait up.

Did you hear that

I did

Anything

local frequencies aren't reporting anything, but there's atmospheric ionization

It could be tourists

Official visitors have a transponder.

I'm not picking one up.

It was a good night.

Yes.

Whoever they are, they'll probably head for the horizon, but this is the more defensible position.

I just

want to be left alone.

Send out a wideband message.

Broadcasting.

Whoever you are, welcome to Earth.

Let's speed this up.

You can find me at this signal.

See you soon.

I tried out several alluring poses on the bed, but um, then opted for completely covering my entire body in a huge comforter.

What do you think?

Thank you for a wonderful night, Deidra.

What's wrong?

Oh, God, is something happening?

What is it now?

Verge.

I need you to get in the bathtub.

What?

The reason why I don't stay anywhere for long

is because I'm.

People hunt me.

I'm a dangerous person, and your life is in danger.

I tell you to get out of the house, but it's too late.

What the fuck are you talking about?

This was a mistake.

This whole thing was a mistake.

Okay, um, Virch, slow down for a minute.

Tell me what's going on.

There's no time.

Verge?

Fuck.

Who is that?

Get under the bed.

What's the word?

Science priests.

Really?

About time they got their act together.

Where are they?

Three of them on foot, coming through the woods.

What's a Vapian?

Gotta do.

To get late in this world, Alden.

Deploy a sensor dome.

Let's get this over with.

This is it.

It's in this building.

We'll never have another opportunity like this.

This is our time.

What if it's a trap?

Don't be ridiculous.

It has never been this obvious about its location.

It has grown arrogant, lazy.

It thinks the danger has passed, but it does not know that the Temple of Enlightenment never forgets.

Yes, but why send us?

What are you talking about?

It was the cause of the collapse of our temple, the murdering of our predecessors.

It is our most sought enemy, and to kill it, the 100 sends the three of us?

We are being led into a trap, or this is nothing at all.

Where is your faith?

The anomaly has sent us here.

Why would you deny its wisdom?

You are speaking out of turn.

You will be the first through the door.

This is what your arrogance has bought you.

Very well.

Glory to the infanomaly.

Glory to the infinomaly.

Yes, glory.

Glory to the infinomaly!

Seriously, guys?

Kill it!

Pull up your socks!

Fuck!

Fucking assholes!

It is injured!

Go to the back of the building to prevent its escape!

We will both move up the tower for this.

Glory!

Glory!

Whatever dark god you pray to, begin your prayers now.

You know, I've never really understood you freaks.

You right against the dangers of technology.

Well, you say technology?

What do you want exactly?

You think you can get everyone to to abandon technology and eat gruel in a temple somewhere?

What then?

What do you do when you've got no one to demonize?

No one to be scared of?

I think on that day,

when you've finally beaten the universe into submission,

you're all going to shit yourselves

with fear!

The dog who caught the car.

That's what they call it here on Earth.

Have we fully drunk in the irony?

It was technology that brought you here to kill me.

Probably not.

You're not big on irony.

But I'll say this.

You may think that all this tech we use is evil.

But I like it.

It gives me freedom.

It gives me safety.

It gives me a tangle that can imitate my voice.

Oh, fuck.

I'll give you one thing.

Sometimes the old ways are impossible to improve on.

Like a knife to the abdomen.

No way technology can improve on that.

One left in the back.

Just you and me, sweetheart.

Are you free of regret?

Are you in a beautiful field full of flowers with your idiotic god?

Oh, these are the last moments of your life, darling.

I hope you feel the futility as the darkness creeps in.

Oh, it's the only way to go.

I promise I'll make it quick.

Look at you,

look at all the pain you cause.

You're an abomination.

I am

what you made

me.

Batus Feya.

Verge Andrew lower thorax.

What you've been shot.

Oh,

well

shit.

Oh my god.

Deidre.

Deidre, listen to me.

Verge?

Listen to me.

Who is that?

I'm on the coffee table.

What?

Deidre, I need you to listen to me.

Who are you?

Verge has been shot.

Oh my god.

Verge.

I need you to listen to me.

The hospital is an hour away.

The hospital won't help.

I need you to listen to me.

Are you listening to me?

Who are you?

I need you to think of me as a 911 operator right now.

What do you mean?

In 16 minutes, Verge is going to die.

You can save their life, but you've got to listen to me.

Oh,

okay.

You have to get Verge to their room at the horizon.

Pick me up.

Put me in the pocket of your robe.

Then put Verge in your truck.

You have to hurry.

I can't lift them up.

They are much lighter than an Earthling, their size.

An earthling?

Deidre.

Do you want Verge to die?

No.

Then focus on that and nothing else.

Focus on that.

Nothing else.

I will explain everything once they're safe.

Deidre, move.

Okay.

What is it?

It's a nanosurgeon.

There are things in their bloodstream right now repairing the damage.

Are they going to be okay?

Yes, you saved their life.

I told you I would tell you everything.

I don't know if I want to know.

That's understandable.

I'm afraid there's one thing you can't avoid, though.

What?

For the nanosurgeons to operate at peak efficiency, there needs to be no interference from other technology.

Okay.

Verge wears a device that...

disguises them.

It's called an Earth suit.

There's a bracelet on their left wrist with a yellow button you need to deactivate it.

Disguises them?

What do they look like?

Didra, you just need to rip off the bandaid.

Press the yellow button, please.

Okay.

Oh.

My god.

A long time ago,

your distant ancestors lived on a very warm and wet planet.

It got to a point where walking on all fours wasn't working anymore because sometimes you have to keep your head above the water.

So you started walking on two feet.

And that simple lead led to the way you look right now.

Virgis Planet was rocky and mountainous, so for them it was a complicated and high-tensile musculature,

hollow bones to make them lighter while they climb,

and

more appendages.

Two additional lesser arms further down the ribcage.

Meant to cling to a cliff face while you find the next foothold.

Why are they here?

The same reason anyone is anywhere.

Looking for a place to be.

Why aren't they on their planet?

Their planet doesn't exist anymore.

It was destroyed.

Destroyed?

Yes.

So that's why they wander around.

Yes.

Who are you?

I'm not a who.

I'm just a device.

Not all that different from the phone you carry in your pocket.

But I'm talking to you like a person.

The technology is a bit more advanced.

What happened at my house?

They're called science priests.

They come from a planet called Moog.

Why were they trying to kill us?

They weren't trying to kill you.

The people of Moog see Verge as an abomination.

A freak.

They pride themselves in eliminating people like Verge.

Why?

What did they do?

I've noticed that you're a student of history.

In this region of your planet, a law was passed in 1844.

Can you tell me what it was?

The Black Exclusion Law.

Yes.

A law stating that no one of African descent was allowed to live in this area.

Yes.

Why?

What did they do?

You have amazing imaginations, you earthlings.

The things you're able to dream up, it's a rarer trait than you think.

You've imagined a great many things about worlds beyond your own.

I must unfortunately report that much of what goes on above your head will be

disappointingly familiar.

I can't fucking take this anymore.

Deidre, the sun is almost up.

You've had a very traumatic evening.

June has gotten some of your belongings from your house and has set you up in room 10.

You need to try and get some rest.

Jesus, I work in three hours.

Frank has agreed to cover your shift at the Sheepseye, which will be a disaster, but on the plus side, it will be very entertaining.

Do you have a name?

Elden.

Is Virch going to live?

Yes.

Thanks to you.

Thank you for being honest with me.

Of course.

Yes, I know you're awake.

You're right.

This was a mistake.

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but

in fact,

I was wrong.

Those science priests would have tracked you down eventually anyway.

And when they did,

you would have been alone.

You weren't alone.

So you lived.

That thought should feel better than it does.

I know.

I need to find a new place to be for a while.

As you wish,

I'll connect to the Nav Matrix and start a unicorn search.

It could take some time.

Back to the black.

A match for a heart so cold it's burning

out on the thin and night.

There is a web and beneath it urning

Way down in the dark and the deep

A shelliac sings in its key

A song full of hunger that calls to the wanderer Oh, won't you come semi-free

Lying beside you, you're sleeping peaceful and you just said that you love me

And I close my eyes in a darkness that's blacker than night.

And love, I'm so sorry.

Why must you wake me?

Why must you tempt me?

Something is rising up from the empty.

I'm losing control.

And before I do,

let me just say

I loved you too.

Way down in the dark and the deep

A shelliac sings in its gear

A song full of hunger that calls to the wanderer

Won't you come set me

free

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