Henry returned to his room, shutting the door behind him. He collapsed onto the bed, exhausted but wired. He was about to force himself to sleep when…
[Reboot complete] The familiar British voice returned, clear and sharp. [Systems are back online]
Henry sat up. "You're back," he said, sounding excited.
[I am] she replied. [And I must say, the last thousand years have been quite… eventful]
Henry chuckled. "Learn anything interesting?"
[Oh, I did. Where do I even begin?] she said, her tone almost giddy. [The Beast War, the restructuring of global civilization, the Mutant invasion… It's all quite fascinating. Though I will admit, humanity's technological advancement is impressive. Hover cars. Holographic interfaces. Genetic enhancement serums. They've certainly exceeded my expectations]
Henry grinned. "Glad you're caught up. So, what do I call you?" he asked. "'System AI Lady' feels a bit… awkward."
There was a pause in his head. Then she spoke. [You wish to name me?]
