BY CHRIS SHERIDAN
ZEARTH.
the population of one
the dead planet. known for nothing but high winds and icy peaks.
so what’s the deal, robot? you and
no? s to hear that.
ya must want trouble then...
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woah! easy buster. you almost hit me.
I gotta say, I liked your silent treatment much better.
you will wish ya kept quiet too when this is all said and done.
‘this here space-blade has a mighty way of making a point.’
‘just lemme show you how.’
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you come to play, pal?
count, robot.
‘you only get one shot.’
‘...you can count on one thing.’
curtains for you.’
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bad opening.
ready for my rebuttal, bot?
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now it’s time for the treatment.
in the civilized systems they call this an enema.
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