The Machine Page #3

Hello, Ava. Very pleased

to have you join our team.

Vincent's told us all

how talented you are.

We're all very excited to see what

the two of you can achieve together.

After all, Vincent's no slouch.

I know.

I spent an entire semester studying

his work on A.I. when I was at Stanford.

Yes. That was shortly after you

turned down the job at the N.S.A.

Odd for a 19-year-old

to pass on such an honor.

Not really. I mean,

CXT made a better offer.

So nothing to do with

your politics then?

I think we can all be forgiven for

a little youthful exuberance.

That's not exactly what I'd call

assaulting a police officer.

I was 16, and it was more

resisting arrest than assault.

Beg my pardon, Ava,

but what's the difference?

It's Ava.

And... depends whose side you're on.

I thought we hired Ava for her

expertise, not her politics.

Now, if there's nothing else?

There is actually.

The new model of prosthetic arms...

is ready for testing... thought

you might like a sneak peek.

- Hello.

- Hi.

The skin's a spider-silk weave.

It's bullet-, bomb-and fireproof...

but indistinguishable from

human skin to the touch.

What's this cover for?

We're having trouble getting

the skin to take the dye.

It's naturally clear,

and the outer suit helps

the color to sink in.

So you want the machine soldier

to look human?

Yes, we want machines that can

manage a three-block war...

the battle, the negotiations

and the peace.

We already have plenty

of machines that can kill,

but imagine a machine that can

protect civilian populations,

that can keep war zones secure and

safe without endangering our troops.

Eventually it will look and sound

exactly like the people it's fighting.

All we'll need to do is give it

a new skin job...

and it will look Pakistani

or Chinese or...

whoever else is endangering

world peace that week.

His sternum, clavicles, true ribs...

have all been swapped out

for silicon nanofibers.

Why don't you give us a demo?

I've never seen prosthetics

as advanced as this.

How are you finding

the new model, James?

It's incredible.

This will sound strange, but...

Can I touch your hand?

This is what I miss the most...

the feel of another human,

someone's hand in mine.

Um, of course you can.

I... I actually don't think

that's a good idea.

Um, the carbon-fiber muscles

are extremely strong.

I think we should wait until James

can control them a bit more.

He looks pretty in control to me.

Thank you. Very kind.

Take it easy, huh?

James. James, that's enough.

Help me. Area 6.

Vincent, sorry. Got carried away.

Don't worry, Vincent. You

can have the next dance.

Thank you. Who taught

you to tango, soldier?

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