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“Hmm.” He considered the proposal by letting his eyes slip closed. His hands were folded over his silver cane, his finger tapping rhythmically on the cold metal in sync with the clock. “I suppose.” He murmured as he looked to the window, where the other segments were discussing the latest project. Their heart began to beat quicker at the prospect of being able to do as they pleased with him. “Under one condition”
“Anything-!” He held out his hand as he gave a disgruntled huff.
“You may not be so eager after I say the condition. Think it over. And you will not be permitted to tell them. Understand?” They couldn’t stand still, practically bouncing in place. “You must tell me how I compare to them.” Their excitement left with an instant, leaving them frozen in place, hoping they were misunderstanding. “I want you to do it with them first. Order doesn’t matter, though I assume some parts of myself will be.. Easier than others.” He turned his chair back to his desk, hunching over it as he began to solve the equations of their project. “Now be on your way.”