Prisoner, you have crashed and are in critical condition. You appear to be the lone survivor.


    Yes, may I have precise coordinates, please?


    Prisoners cannot access that information. Try another query.


    Will you assist me in communicating with this native?


    Humanoid genetic scans show female, though identification may not match. Prisoners cannot access that information. Try another query.


    Please run the translator and dampen my vocals by forty percent? That function is accessible to prisoners. When I talk something affects the Sally. I just want a translator, please.


    Processing query... Acceptable. Communication privileges will terminate if you move outside appropriate conversation parameters. Standby—


    Thank you, Holo.


    Proceed, Prisoner.


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    Prisoner cannot mention destruction. The Council is indestructible!


    Sorry, Holo. I turn to Sally. “The odd growths grabbed me. You live under their bodies. I was, am, rather terrified.”


    Prisoner will refrain from going beyond acceptable parameters. Another deviation will initiate punishment protocols.


    Sorry, I’m trying to stay within acceptable parameters! Please do not punish me!


    You are not allowed those responses, Prisoner.


    Sorry, Holo.


    Will you please run a scan for acceptable nutrients, Holo?


    It will cost three spins during the next punishment cycle.


    Agreed.


    Analysis complete.


    The Council does not allow those responses, Prisoner! Holo chirps in a harsh tone.


    Sorry, it’s involuntary! Something she secretes from her skin.