"Not everything. I mean, sure, AI for ships make them run smoother with less human error, and smart AI? They're..."

Her soda's halfway to her lips, almost pouring into her lap but not quite. Squinting into the middle distance. "They're..."

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The can is slammed hard to the tabletop, splashing up orange. "You're one of them," she gasps. "You're from Project Freelancer."