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      "BOO!"

      He almost hit the gnome in the face, the fist only lightly grazing his companion's cheek.

      The tiny man fell onto his back, howling with laughter. "I actually did it! I finally snuck up on you!" he sprung back to his feet. "Who's the perceptive one now, eh?"

      The android sat up, shielding his ocular lenses so they could adjust to the blinding sunrise. Embers from the previous night's fire served to keep the tiny cave they used as shelter mildly warm.

      Five's chest panels slowly flowered open, he reached inside, grabbing something that he somehow knew was there. He held the small object in his hand tightly.

      "I've got a new mission for us, my small friend."

      The gnome's eyes lit up, "Well then let's hear it!"

      Model Five's hand opened to reveal a battered tin ballerina, partly covered by blood rust.

     "I have to kill my creator."

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