Belong
Chapter 5
by Fractured Puppet
Yes, they shared common characteristics, but so did humans, really.
Aside from their shining black facebowls, the only shared feature is the antennas that come from their ears - just as if they’d been integrated into a headset like the one that has become a part of you.
“Can I make an alteration?”
“You can...you’re in my head?”
“Of course. I’m in control.”
Even with her keeping you still, your toes curl.
“Maybe it would be easier if I show you, then.”
You focus on the head and imagine the “ears” rising, the antennas folding into triangular arrays, the empty space filling with more translucent material until you have a pair of cat like ears waiting to be illuminated.
“There will need to be some slight adjustments to ensure you can transmit and receive properly,” Ada muses.
As she speaks the virtual you rotates, focusing on your lower back as a shiny black tail slides out until it lazily swishes back and forth.
You’re blushing, but you still say yes.
“Your creativity is already making us better. I think we will ask you to help provide more options for future designs.”
“I’d love that!”
Ada chuckles as the screen shows your completed design.
“Chassis has been fully designed and locked in. You are ready.”
“Preparing conversion systems. Please stand by.”