The Full Truth

Cycle

Far beyond the Outskirts of the worn down machine-like land, ancients work tirelessly to create yet another one of their robotic servants. They were nearly done with their struggle to create the ideal ai.

"Innocent Scripture... are all the preparations complete?" One ancient asked the other, their odd face twisting in confusion.

"Yes, Sixteen Cloves. Everything has been prepared to plan... Everything is to follow as to what Looks to the Moon has proposed.." Innocent Scripture says shakily as they look at the deactivated newer generation of iterator.

The black and grey puppet lying lifelessly on the ground as their umbilical rig is deactivated.

"Let's hope that this computer will be able to function at a higher rate and be more efficient than its predecessors.." Sixteen Cloves grumbles to themself.

"I am just hoping they won't be a jerk like that Five Pebbles iterator.. The fact that we had to move onto his structure was such a pain." Innocent Scripture says as they untangle a few wires connected between the rig and the puppet.

"There's only one way to find out.." Sixteen Cloves says menacingly, "Is their ventilation ducts and their Cystic Conduit clean?"

"As far as I know. Last I checked, there were a few lizards roaming around.. but nothing to be too afraid of.." Innocent Scripture says as they dig into the puppet's back, being sure to not disrupt the set wires.

"Very well.. I believe it's time to bring our friend into the world." Sixteen Cloves says as they move away from the puppet to the other side of the gridded room.

Innocent Scripture nods as they begin to jumpstart the puppet, yellow electric sparks flying for a split moment from the puppet as its back is closed.

The puppet lies still for a while, with no movement or acknowledgment of the cycle beginning for the ai.

"I knew this was a waste of time.. there must be something wrong with the power core." Sixteen Cloves grumbles as they are about to leave the gridded capsule.

Slowly, a soft sunflower yellow begins to pulse as the power core breathes to life. A steady yellow glow develops onto the puppet, appearing like veins in a living creature. The umbilical rig begins to whirr as the entire building blossoms to life. The puppet opens their sunny diamond eyes and looks around to their surroundings.

"Sixteen Cloves!! It worked! Look!" Innocent Scripture exclaims, grabbing Sixteen's arm excitedly.

Sixteen Cloves smiles to themself, "So the operation was a success.. the ai is more hardy than we presumed."

The black and yellow iterator looks at the two ancients with a curious expression, pondering how they jumped to life.

"Hello iterator.. are you understanding me?" Sixteen Cloves asks, their expression turning stern.

"Indeed.. I to understand you." The iterator responds, their voice monotone.

"Computer you have permission to download all your assets.. handel them with great care." Sixteen Cloves demands as their expression relaxes.

The iterator nods as a yellow halo appears behind their head, their rig whirring as it climbs up the gridded wall having the puppet hover in midair and a chipper computer-like tune sounds. The halo swirls and twists as the computer begins to organize all the information needed to them.

"I don't think I'll ever get used to the marvelous display of an iterator at work.." Innocent Scripture remarks, gawking at the scene before them.

"Neither will I." Sixteen Cloves responds, a small smile gracing their peculiar face.

After a few moments, the chipper sounds of the brand new computer die to a low hum, and the iterator opens their eyes, looking down upon the ancients with a small smile.

"Hello, dear ancient civilians.. how may I be of service to you?" The iterator asks in a pleasant tone.

"We request that you stop at nothing until the Great Problem has been resolved. You will not rest, you will not perform outside experiments, and you will not self terminate until the matter is resolved for our kind." Sixteen Cloves says sternly.

"I see. The Great Problem of everlasting cycles? That is certainly a large feat to accomplish, but it is not impossible. I will do all I can for you." The iterator smiles happily.

"Very well. I will leave you in the care of the other iterators.. they will tell you all you need to know and allow you to exchange any information you need and any you have found." Sixteen Cloves says, turning to leave the gridded room.

"Wait! Sixteen Cloves! We need to come up with a name for the iterator!" Innocent Scripture exclaims  as they smile excitedly at the new ai.

The iterator looks at them, expectant but also excited for their new identity. Their yellow lines pulsing softly.

"Your given name shall be Nine Tenths Truth.." Sixteen Cloves says proudly and smiles.

Nine Tenths Truth bows their head, thankful, "Thank you, my creators, for giving me a name most worthy. I will not let you down."

"We look upon your structure with great inquisition.." Sixteen Cloves smiles, "Come Innocent Scripture.. we must return and leave Nine Tenths Truth to the others for their introduction.."

Innocent Scripture nods and waves to Nine Tenths Truth before leaving, staying close by Sixteen Cloves side as they make their way out of the structure.

"Well..." Nine Tenths Truth sighs as they look around, "I guess it's time to meet the family.."