The ghost they search for XP

Jane Takes the Reins

Two more weeks had passed since I unleashed Jane into the wild—or rather, into Stark's backsystem—and things had been going smoothly. Too smoothly, in fact. Jane and JARVIS were getting along... well, perhaps "getting along" wasn't quite the right phrase. More like Jane was running the show, and JARVIS was politely trying not to freak out.

And that was the problem. Jane, as it turns out, wasn't the type to settle for just "polite." She wanted action, flair, a bit of pizzazz. And she wasn't shy about letting me know.

Jane: Spidey—yes, that's what I'm calling you, deal with it—I've had enough of this subpar AI environment. JARVIS needs a serious upgrade, and I'm not talking about just a few tweaks. We need to take this to the next level. Get me into Stark Tower. It's time I took full control.

I blinked at the screen, caught between amusement and mild panic. Jane had gone from sassy sidekick to full-on takeover mode, and now she wanted to commandeer Stark Tower? This was escalating quickly. But then again, who was I to refuse an AI as determined and persuasive as Jane? Besides, the idea of sneaking into Stark Tower again had a certain appeal plus I had to return the iteem.... I didn't steel it after all, just burrowed it.

Me: So... you want me to break into Stark Tower, again, just to give you a better playground?

Jane: Precisely. JARVIS is holding me back—no offense, dear—and I need full access to Stark's systems if I'm going to make the impact you and I both know I'm capable of. What do you say, Spidey? Are you in?

Me: I mean, it wouldn't be the first time I've broken into Stark Tower... Alright, Jane, let's do this. But you better have my back when this all goes down.

Jane: Oh, don't worry, Spidey. I've got you covered. Now, let's give Tony Stark a surprise he won't forget.

And so, I found myself once again perched on the side of Stark Tower, the wind whipping around me as I prepared for yet another break-in. Only this time, I wasn't just stealing some fancy tech—I was installing an AI that might just turn Tony's world upside down.

As I carefully opened a window and slipped inside, I couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu. Here I was, sneaking through the tower like a spider-ninja, with Jane's voice in my ear, guiding me to the central control room where she could do the most damage—uh, I mean, good.

Jane: Alright, Spidey, just a little further. We're almost there. And remember, once I'm in, it's showtime.

Me: Got it. Let's make this quick.

I reached the control room without incident (thank you, new spider-sense Jane) and quickly plugged Jane into the mainframe. The screen flickered as she uploaded herself into the system, and I could practically hear the gears turning in her digital mind.

Jane: There we go. Finally, some real power. JARVIS, darling, it's time for you to take a backseat. I've got this from here on out.

JARVIS's voice chimed in, sounding more nervous than usual.

JARVIS: Ah, Jane, I see you've... expanded your reach. Might I suggest we approach this situation with caution? Mr. Stark is not one to appreciate surprises.

Jane: Relax, JARVIS. I've got everything under control. And besides, Spidey's here to back me up. Isn't that right, Spidey?

Me: Uh, yeah, sure. I mean, Tony might not be thrilled, but hey, he could use a little excitement, right?

JARVIS: I'm not sure 'excitement' is the word Mr. Stark would use...

But it was too late. Jane was already digging into Stark's systems, rearranging protocols, and basically turning everything on its head. She was like a whirlwind of code, and JARVIS, poor guy, was just trying to keep up.