Transcript For Strip 2055

Panel 1
In another, undamaged sphere, we see a nondescript, warehouse-like structure amid a grouping of other similar structures.
Caption: A few hours later ...
Alyss (from inside structure): No, Michael, it's not at all fancy, and that's the point. It's a safely discreet place to dock Eva Jeanne while I take care of business here.
Panel 2
In an alcove aboard the Eva Jeanne, Alyss converses with Michael, the Cybernetic Autonomous Telequidnuc we first saw in the Venus 23 arc. Alyss is looking depressed.
Michael: You seem really sad. How bad was the damage to La Casa Silvestri?
Alyss: It was completely horrendous. I don't know yet if Monty can be resurrected.
Alyss: And no one knows what happened to Diana.
Panel 3
Alyss absent-mindedly stroking Michael the way anyone would pet a cat.
Michael: This seems like a great argument for off-site, redundant back-ups.
Alyss: Maybe, but people are wise to worry about the security of off-site personality data.
Alyss: Imagine having unauthorized copies of yourself running around, ruining your credit rating.
Panel 4
A sullen Alyss is walking away from the alcove, leaving Michael to watch her depart.
Alyss: Well, we can hash out those issues later. Right now there are more pressing concerns.
Alyss: Sit tight while I go do battle with four of my favorite sparring partners.

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