[The actuators might have stood a chance, but after that whole incident with Peter's nanotech, Otto's taken several extra steps to keep them from connecting with outside technology. As useful as that might be at times, it's not a risk he's willing to take.
(The "self-actualized" thing is maybe up for debate, but like. Not getting into it right now.)]
Ah! Perfect! [Free power for all!] I'd take advantage of that if I were you. The people in this city aren't going to take what's happened here lying down. You should get away and lay low for a while.
[The taxi considers this. Or maybe it's just floating there. But, after a moment, it beeps at the other two machines. The mannequin, currently unrestrained, walks over to confer with it; the drone is...still stuck. Rip. While this is happening, Otto remarks to Peter:]
You know, it's still not the worst thing that's happened since I moved here.
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(The "self-actualized" thing is maybe up for debate, but like. Not getting into it right now.)]
Ah! Perfect! [Free power for all!] I'd take advantage of that if I were you. The people in this city aren't going to take what's happened here lying down. You should get away and lay low for a while.
[The taxi considers this. Or maybe it's just floating there. But, after a moment, it beeps at the other two machines. The mannequin, currently unrestrained, walks over to confer with it; the drone is...still stuck. Rip. While this is happening, Otto remarks to Peter:]
You know, it's still not the worst thing that's happened since I moved here.