Audio Transmission, un: E.D.I.

[machina_ex_luna]

[There is a soft buzzing sound, like the staticky noise of speakers taxed beyond their limit. It rises in intensity and pitch until it sputters briefly, and then cuts out. Everywhere that the transmission is accepted a tinny voice scales into the audible range, coming in mid-sentence.]

...ention. Due to unknown anoma... [The transmission briefly fuzzes out, and then back in, several seconds later] ...as sustained catastrophic damage. Please respond. Message repeating on—

[The message, the recording stops. The transmission continues, after a brief pause, but not as if a computer were resuming an automated broadcast. The voice is the same as before, a calm, feminine voice, speaking with a neutral accent, in english.]

Hello, I am EDI. [There is an appropriate pause, as if the speaker needed a moment to gather her wits, or to allow the listeners to do so.] I have some questions.

Comments

[glowfeelers]

Well, even if you don't find someone you know, there are many people here to keep you from being alone! I can keep you company, I have enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends here!

[machina_ex_luna]

You seem very agreeable.

[This is quite the compliment, coming from EDI.]

But we have not truly "met." How can you be so confident that you will enjoy my company?

[glowfeelers]

Thank you!

[ She thinks that's a compliment, anyway! ]

I suppose I don't know that for sure, but we can find out by spending time together!

[machina_ex_luna]

That is an excellent point. I would be delighted to invite further exploration. Do you possess a personal navigation device, Mantis?