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A crackle in Dahlia's HUD indicated an incoming feed. The AI welcomed them with a voice that had the brittle politeness of an old librarian. "Welcome to Relay Nine. Please maintain procedural compliance." The Training Of O--ToO-39301 Dahlia Sky and Tom...
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