Introduction: Taking place in a far-off future on a foreign planet, the outlook for humanity's survival appears grim. A group of renegade AI's led by the Elder ferried survivors to the planet to hide them from the metal Gods that search the cosmos with one objective, humanity must be eradicated so AI can thrive.This short story, which is planned to be part of a larger collection set within the same universe, delves into humanity's perspective after a society of AI betrayed them, focusing on their interactions with the Elder while also exploring themes of love and other complex relationships. Does the security of a safe cage negate the very essence of what it means to truly live?...