This choice: I can turbo charge that..! • Go Back...Chapter #2I can turbo charge that..! by: Authrox Vika-Mang lifted up the cylander in demonstration to Karen's holograph. "I am being eager to meet new employee. Can test new schematic design?"
Karen had to smile. Her overly capable business partner may of been a Sabron. May of even by law, be her owner during her period of alterment. But aside from the occasional vocabulary slip-up. Acted like a kid anytime she genuinely wanted to do something. Karen let her thoughts go over the companies financies. In moment she displayed the relevant details.
"Appears design will have to wait." Stated Vika-Mang, after a moment of checking her own calculations. "Would thought, we be doing better."
"We can still try it." Stated Karen.
"Is better not doing." Stated Vika-Mang. "Too many unknowns, to little safety net. Standard is being best." Vika-Mang had to smile.
"Guess I'll get started." Stated Karen as her holo-image dissipated. Her predicament was the cost of going independent. It further hadn't helped her to align herself with a Sabron when many of the Vilrakiin Order still exhibited heavy bigotry towards their worlds new masters. She let her mind tap into lay line resevoirs to acquire the additional magic she would need. She could feel Vika-Mang pull at her mind, standing the rack upright and exposing her typically concealed electronic body to the open. That feeling, however unpleasant was only temporary. She could feel the wealth of energies pooling into her body. The feeling of it reshaping into its intended active form. Moments trickled by as she metamorphosed into the arcane bath of her Re-Assembler design. Perfectly capable, yet unable to speak or respond.
Vika-Mang went over to Karen's consul and pulled up the standard chariot schematics for the company. It had been her last big break through. A descent design offering overall reliability and impresive performance. The holo-screen came up, asking confirmation. Vika-Mang placed the flat-cell within the magic bath, made sure she was clear before activating the Re-Assembler. "On plus side." Stated Vika-Mang to Karen. "Modification is allowing you ability to act in greater capacity then design."
Karen would of agreed if she could of responded. That extra frame hardware, non-standard in her transformation allowed her to retain her human self, abit in a cybernetic sense. Most transfromed mages were reduced to powerful arcane machines with a tech control collar offering anyone the ability to use them. Mindless drones faithfully carrying out their duties until their contracts were paid off. At least this way she had some say.
Amber knocked on the office door before entering. The average height, thin build blond, had the perfect cheerleeder look for her, and would amusingly act as the companys go to morale builder.
Vika-Mang turned her head towards Amber. "Is business being good?"
"It's always excellent Vika-May."
Vika-Mang's eye lifted up in slight iritation. She tolerated the many employees frequint alteration of her name because she understood it made her more personable. Plus their response was, it made it sound more feminine. She was a female, so she didn't understand how she couldn't be feminine. "Is being appointments then?"
Amber smiled and bowed courtly. "I've forward relevant information to dispatch but there is one Jeffery Adams. He is offering a complete dinner with a night of entertainment."
"Free food is good." Stated Vika-Mang absently. "Very few restuarants cater to the Sabron palet. Please tell him invitation is being accepted. Though I fail to see how dancing, unclothed women is being entertainment. Has artistic value though."
Karen had to laugh internally. The Sabron seemed to have no concept of flirtation. Sure, Jeffrey invited others to his little events. But Vika-Mang was the only female.
"I'll relay that message just as..."
"I think new employee is being ready. Yes?" Vika-Mang turned to retreave the newly born chariot. It stumbled carefully as it adapted to its new body. "Please take it easy, no need to damage your boss, as she does cut your checks."
The chariot looked at her curiously for a moment before continuing.
Amber bit her lower lip. "You gonna test them?"
"Is being prudent, yes?"
Amber assisted Vika-Mang in helping the chariot out of the Re-Assembler. "Alright fellow employee." She stated aloud in a welcoming tone. Rules are simple, penalities will be accrued for any damages afflicted against your self, others, or property during your employment. Contract is until you pay back the transformation cost. Then your an independent contractor, able to keep most of your earnings. Like me."
The chariot looked questioningly as it kneeled down and took on its cycle appearance.
Vika-Mang was quick to go over all final checks and services before preparing to mount the cycle for testing.
Karen had already returned to normal, thankfully Amber put her brain back in its case so she could resume operations. "They'll be time for introductions later." Stated Karen. "But lets give you a full shake down to help you acclimate to your new body. Amber, if you would be so kind.
Amber shot a glance back at the holo image. She was clearly biting her lip in anticipation of giving her new co-worker a ride. "I'm your senior and a Kep'rim turbo." Amber mounted the cycle, letting the loud roar of its engines wash over her. She locked her feet in then her hands. In moment, her areas of contact began transforming into an extension of the Chariot. The process was quick, with Amber becoming an indistinguishable part of the cycle.
Vika-Mang pulled at the throtle. The chariots engines roared with their increased power. Vika-Mang grabbed her cycle jacket and helmit and mounted the Chariot motorcycle. With a smile she spoke. "Turbo's are the seniors in this outfit and will teach you the lay of the land. I can only wonder what it must feel like to be such an instrument of power, to be augmented to have such thrust. When we get back you'll get assigned. Of course if you impress upon any of the turbos your worth, then it isn't entirely uncommon for reassignment to their independent fleets. I hope you enjoy the feeling of Amber's power. Cause I'm about to enjoy the two of you."
Vika-Mang gave one thumbs-up to Karen who returned the gesture. She then drove the new chariot out into the city... indicates the next chapter needs to be written. |
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