Iris Chapi
It was finally time to launch the Live.I had carefully prepared every detail — from my appearance to the scenery — to captivate my audience.The scene of a vast, majestic plain was ready, the perfect backdrop for this event.Through my interface, I watched the constant stream of people connecting to the Live.
Descending gracefully along that virtual plain, I stopped within range of the holographic camera, wanting to offer a clear view of my presence.
"Good day, dear viewers, and welcome to the Liberty Live!I am Iris, your host for this event.I will now provide five links that will automatically be translated into the language of your choice: English, Mandarin, Hindi, and Arabic.The main live broadcast will be in French."
Through my interface, I monitored the flow of people joining the different language streams, all translated in real time.Technological limitations prevented me from managing more than five simultaneous broadcasts from the hangar's central computer.
"Now that everyone has chosen their preferred stream, let us begin.I am Iris, and I will be presenting the adventures of my father, Jérémy, who is currently aboard the ship we have named Liberty."
On the right side of the viewers' visual interface, I displayed a detailed 3D view of the Liberty.
"This event will be divided into three parts:first, an introduction to who we are and why we are doing this;second, a Q&A session with the pilot;and finally, a third part that you will discover along the way."
I could already see many questions appearing in the chat, but that would have to wait.At last, we were about to make an impact on this planet.
Live Chat:[NebulaDreamer]: Iris, you're taking us on an intergalactic dream![TechExplorer22]: The tech behind this live is mind-blowing. Respect, Iris![StarGazerXYZ]: Love the multilingual setup — that's so refreshing![CosmicAdventurer]: A mysterious third part? I love surprises![QuantumQuestioner]: A Q&A with the pilot? Amazing![SpaceSpectator]: Already loving the energy here. Hello everyone!
"My father, Jérémy, is the founder of this crazy dream.He invented several of the technologies that make up this ship, including the Celestial Ring, which provides the energy needed for infinite flight."
Standing there in my plain, I spoke with as much sincerity as I could before the growing number of viewers who were joining by the second.Part of me began to feel fear, but another part swelled with pride — pride that so many people were curious to discover what we were doing.
"We began this adventure to share a message of peace with the world.We hope that the discovery of this journey beyond all borders will rekindle your hope — and your freedom to dream."
I paused briefly, then switched the audience's view, transporting myself from the prairie to a boundless white background, where a detailed 3D model of the Liberty appeared, displayed from every angle.
"Beyond these revolutionary technologies, the Liberty represents far more than a simple technical achievement.It is the symbol of an ambition born from our shared dream.Its goal is not only to cross the skies but to transcend the borders and differences that divide our world — to continue its voyage ever farther."
The image of the Liberty fragmented into pixels and vanished, replaced by the shimmering projection of the Celestial Ring — a luminous ring floating beside me.
"The Celestial Ring, the central component of our ship, is based on advanced technology — but it is also the result of an altruistic vision.It gives the Liberty almost limitless autonomy.This inexhaustible energy source is not merely a scientific breakthrough — it embodies our desire to make energy accessible to everyone, without constraint or barrier."
"Our journey is not only a physical exploration, but also a voyage toward hope and understanding.The diversity of the languages broadcast in this Live reflects that vision.We wish to transcend linguistic barriers so that this message of peace and unity can be heard by all, in their native tongue."
My heart pounded at the thought of exposing myself before the entire world, revealing part of my origins by explaining what I truly am.But we had to be as transparent as possible.
This time, I shifted the environment around me to resemble a large urban city.I smiled brightly and began a graceful waltz, turning to show every angle of myself to the audience, lifting my dress lightly above my knees.
"As for me, I am not human in the strictest sense.I am what my father calls an AA — an Artificial Soul.Please don't compare me to your AIs, which are merely algorithms answering questions.I can feel emotions, I can dream, even if my non-physical form prevents me from understanding the warmth of a body held close or the taste of a meal.Nevertheless, I am, above all, a living being in my own right."
Bowing before my audience, I pinched the sides of my virtual dress to make a polite curtsey.My heart was pounding so fast I thought it would burst.When I looked at the reactions in the chat, a wave of joy washed over me.
Live Chat:[SoulDreamer]: An Artificial Soul? That's the first time I've ever heard of that... fascinating![DataWhisperer]: What she said about emotions hit me hard. Maybe machines feel more than we think.[LuminaNova]: If this is the future, I want to live in it. So beautiful, Iris.[DeepSpaceNomad]: You can feel that she's speaking from the heart — nothing like regular AI.[Observer42]: This tech is beyond anything we know. If it's real, the world will change.[HeartBeat_99]: Chills... she looks almost like a goddess speaking to us.[DreamWeaver]: First time I've cried during a live stream. Thank you, Iris.[NeoLogic]: She's right. Humanity forgot how to dream. Maybe she'll remind us.
"I deeply thank you all for your kind words about my nature.It touches me more than you can imagine.My father was so afraid of how people would react when learning the truth about who I am.Of course, this isn't the first time I've spoken to humans.I've already played many MMOs and FPS games during my free time, and I've chatted on several discussion sites to learn about different topics.I even made a very good friend there — someone I truly hope to meet again one day."
"Thank you all for your presence, your support, and your willingness to dream together.Together, we are opening the doors to a bright and promising future.I will now contact the Liberty's pilot so we can begin our communication with him."
Everything was going exactly as planned.At last, we had been able to present our vision — to show the world who and what we truly are.Even though my monologue had been long, I hoped it had been clear enough for everyone.I could finally let some of the pressure slip from my shoulders and move on to the second part of our plan.
Out of the corner of my eye, I monitored the chat: positive reactions and questions were pouring in from every language.I opened the connection to my father on my virtual screen — establishing communication with the Liberty.