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AndrAIa was moping around the Supercomputer. She'd always wanted to see it, just o figure out what all the fuss was about, but now that she was here, it became obvious that all of the power, all of the glory of the Supercomputer couldn't match that of one sprite.

One particular sprite, anyway. She sighed and rested her head in her hands, closing her eyes. If she concentrated hard enough, she could almost believe she felt his arms around her.

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"Why do you look so sad, AndrAIa?"

Daemon sounds more surprised than concerned. AndrAIa has heard the Word; why should she be sad now?

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AndrAIa turned, surprised, and smiled. "Oh, my Lady, I- I didn't hear you."

Which just shows how deep in thought she really was.

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"You are thinking of another."

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She nodded sadly. Her Lady was so very intuitive.

"Yes. Matrix. We've never been apart. I feel. . .lost."

She looked down sadly, even the Word couldn't make her feel happy at the loss.

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"Let me help."

Daemon reaches up to place a hand on AndrAIa's temple, reinforcing the infection's influence in her system. Be at peace. Trust in the Word and all will be well.

It's not enough.

"You wish you could go to him."

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For a moment it felt nice, but not nearly enough to undo the love she felt.

"I'm sure he feels the same way. But I'm not worried. Love conquers all boundaries."

The conviction is obvious in her voice.

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"Are you sure?"

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This time, when AndrAIa looks up, her smile is sincere.

"I'm counting on it."