Sleep Mode

Chapter 6

"We have arrived at your destination." The automated voice said as the door opened. Markus was the first out of the taxi followed by North and Josh.

"This the right place?" North asked, looking at the smaller house as Markus nodded. Walking ahead of the other two, Markus walked up the steps and knocked on the door. A loud bark escaped the house as there was a faint click and the door opened partly a chain running from the door to the frame. Connor looked out at him for a few moments before shutting the door and undoing the chain. The door swung open a moment later as Connor stepped backwards, allowing the three androids inside.

"Sorry, Hank was called to a scene. He told me I couldn't go. He'll be back soon though." Connor muttered as Sumo trotted up beside him. The dog gave off a low growl before Connor scratched the dog's head and walked back into the house. The LED was blinking red at this time.

"You look better." Markus stated as he stepped inside and allowed Sumo to smell his hand. North scanned the dog over before stepping up into the house and looking the building over.

"I don't feel better." Connor responded as he shuffled over to the couch and picked up the ice cream pail that sat on the table. Spitting some thirium into the pail he set it back down before picking up the blanket that had fallen on the floor.

"You're still leaking?" Markus asked, crossing to the detective android.

"No I'm still trying to get the remains out." Connor responded as he noticed his clothing in Josh's hands. "Why did you?"

"It isn't safe for you to remain in the android zone. So I thought it would be easier for you to stay here until we find the assailants." Markus said as Connor nodded. "What's your battery at?"

"46%." Connor stated. "I'm fine Markus, and I won't be able to go into stasis until Hank gets back anyways." Connor remarked. The LED flickered for a moment before going solid red, but gave no indication of going to yellow. North grimaced as she took notice of the scars that littered Connor's body. She became aware that she was staring and Connor did as well his LED starting to blink again.

"You need to relax, Connor. You're going to stress your system out." Markus muttered as he showed his intention before lightly touching Connor's shoulder and pushing him to sit down on the couch. A growl escaped Sumo as the dog jumped up onto the sofa before snapping at Markus. Connor wrapped his arm around the dog forcing it closer to him and away from the lead android.

"It's okay Sumo. They are friends." Connor whispered, but the dog kept growling. A swift push and the dog leapt off the couch trotting into the other room where it could watch from afar. Josh walked towards the group as he put the clothing down on the table.

"You most certainly look fine." Josh stated as Markus glanced at him. "I mean besides the scars and lack of power he looks fine." Josh said as Markus stared at him for a few moments.

"Yeah, are you certain about this Markus." North added. Connor rubbed at the back of his neck before getting to his feet.

"I'm going to go put my sweatshirt back on." Connor said, slipping around the group of androids and heading to the bathroom. Markus stared at his companions almost dumbfounded by their statements. The clicking of claws echoed as Sumo followed after the younger android.

"He is hurt and he is afraid." Markus stated.

"I don't know Markus, he seemed fine. I mean besides the scars, there is nothing wrong with him. If what North told me is true, wouldn't he have a different reaction to us?" Josh asked.

"You wanted him to freak out and panic? Our job is to take care of our people, I am doing that with Connor. I saw it all with my own eyes, I saw through Connor's memories."