I am alone here, sitting at an isolated table in the dirigible's cafeteria. Everyone around me is talking to each other, but no one invited me to join. It's not like I was expecting to, but the feeling of exclusion still weighs on me.
According to my memories, my room, without any luxury or extravagant comfort, is simple. Nothing like the chambers of the princes and high-status figures traveling with me. I have no complaints, after all, I'm not here by my own choice, but I can't deny that my loneliness becomes even more evident in this environment full of young people.
I leave my plate on the table and, as I prepare to leave, an idea comes to mind. Curiosity has always been my greatest drive, and in this new world, it seems to be even sharper. A mental command flows naturally from my thoughts.
"Laboratory, how many people are in this cafeteria?"
The response comes quickly and precisely, with the familiar sound of the "Beep!" followed by instant calculations.
["Beep!"]
