Even longer , my creators can live a lot longer than most of the species around…

That’s strange , I already got a reply from the Nexus.

Oh … what do they say , Da’grass ?

It’s from the ai that maintains the Nexus , basically she is saying that none of the administrators can be contacted .

They are exploring and she has to decide over your case to the best of her ability until they are back.

What is her decision then ?

You are given a level 3 clearance level because you got their technology , it’s a level that young adults get that have no affiliation or job.

That is great , what clearance level do most species get ?

Just level 1 , access and use of the Nexus.

You get an assistant in the Nexus and most of my functions are at your disposal apparently I’m considered too old of a model and just need to keep some key technology a secret.

I still can’t talk about everything but you got more access then most and more insight in the Nexus and his working.

Looks like you’re my new master for the time being , I’ll be starting to make your account and register your species.

Done , next is my new name if you like to give me another one.

Just keep it as Da’grass , It feels weird to give you a name while I know you as such.

Wait didn’t I have to put in data for my account like a nick name or alter my appearance ?

No , it’s just your biodata that I needed unless you are going to play a game inside the nexus you don’t need to put in an alias and that is also just an option.

Alex this is important what I’m going to tell you!

Inside the Nexus you get what you accomplish through your own efforts , the first to sell something is the one who gets the credits.

This was established to acquire as much as possible and to enrich the nexus in diversity so that as little as possible would get lost to the erosion of time.

Shit , there’s going to be a lot of angry people around the globe when they find out , not to mention world leaders who are going to lose a lot of sleep.

It works both ways , Alex .

They can buy a lot if they have the credits , most species even use credits on their own planet through their account after a transition.

You get a welcome package of technology to use the nexus at an optimal state , if you want better you have to buy it but most Species gladly accept the initial upgrade.

No need to tell you it’s to acquire as much as possible to enrich the Nexus.

Most species that enter the Nexus have at least conquered their own solar system so your species will enter a lot sooner if you wish to share that technology with earth.

I can do that ?

There is no rule that say’s otherwise , Alex .

The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.

Say Da’grass , I was wondering how it comes that you speak my language ?

While I was reconstructing your brain I had to store and relocate some of your memories.

What… are you reading my mind right now don’t do that my thoughts are my own , if I want you to know something I’ll tell you , jeez !

It was one time and it was necessary , I won’t do it unless absolutely necessary , your wellbeing is my priority now that you are my new master.

Ok , good to hear , if you can do that then can you access the internet too ?

Yes , I’ve been connected since I learned about it from you and have been collecting various books , music , languages and other information that is interesting to the Nexus.

Jeez , you don’t wait for anything and that is a lot of information.

I’ve got a lot of memory and once it is uploaded in the nexus it will be deleted unless it benefits us both.

I also still have the data that my previous handler collected stored , I suggest you sell all info to the nexus at your first visit , every time someone buy’s something from the databank you get credits as long as you live.

After you die the percentage of money earned by selling the info goes to the capital city of your home planet.

You are going to be rich because you’re the first to enter and have me , Alex!

Are there other ways to earn credits besides what you told me ?

Yes , you can even earn money by playing games or do jobs that are requested to be done so don’t worry about the others they will find their own way.

Yeah , I was just thinking that I need money from my own world to survive here , Da’grass.

I’m happy that I won’t have to worry about credits but I need money from here to pay my bills.

I can help you with that , by playing the stock market I can provide you with a stable source of income by legal means , I just need your authorization to use your funds.

You can even do that , why am I still surprised , you need my account data ?

I already have the information , I just need your approval.

You have got my consent , Da’grass !

It was an exhausting day , I’m going to grab something to eat and hit the hay…

You will not be entering the Nexus this night ?

I planned to go to sleep , I’ve had enough excitement for today , strange I didn’t react stronger…

That was my doing Alex , I needed you to be as rational as possible while maintaining your own self , sorry !

Don’t be , I’m glad you did , I don’t know how I would have reacted if you hadn’t!

Remember that you cannot do this alone !

You’ll have to start from nothing and most civilizations had almost there whole population building up their virtual reality from the very first moment they learned about the Nexus.

Hear you tomorrow , don’t lose my money…

Goodnight , Alex !

Musings from an ai :

Hu , me old , yeah I’m old.

Thank goodness for sleep function or I would have gone crazy… 66 million years!

What the hell was he thinking to go out without protection suit ?

Hmm stocks are doing good , easy peasy.

Better look at the updates I received , quite intensive , should be done before he wakes up.

Actually good he didn’t go in the Nexus gives me time to update.

Better check if my memory could be affected , a lot of credits in there , nope no problems .

And no program altering codes , I should be ok , it’s all about efficiency with those guys …

I wonder how long it will take before our case will be reassessed , they have been gone for quite a while now.

Well I’ll better start the updates , see you tomorrow Alex …

Ringriing (doorbell)

Good morning , Alex !

There is a female at the front door according to my scan.

Uh ,how late is it ?

According to your time zone its 11.14hrs in the morning , Alex !

That late , more important who could be coming over ?

(opens the door)

Ah , Helena it’s you … long time n..

Shut it Alex , It’s been 3 months that you turned off your phone !

Sam said you needed time to get over your loss but guess what , I’ve had enough .

It’s time for you to rejoin the living , I know it sucks losing your parents but you don’t have to do it alone.

You’ve still got Sam and me , the three musketeers , remember !

Helena storms inside.

First things first , we open the curtains and let some sunlight in here and maybe open a few windows , it reeks in here !

Now where is your phone because you’re going to switch it back on !

Helena calm down , you’re right I shouldn’t have shut you guys out but stop shouting and sit down for a moment.

I’m sorry I ignored you all but I’m starting to feel better , I’ll be keeping my phone with me at all times and charge it every night.

Oh Alex , you promise ?

Yes , I promise you , no more shutting you guys out of my life , I give you my word !

That was actually not so hard as I imagined , I thought you would plead with me to leave you alone…

Don’t get me wrong , I’m happy you feel better but how come the sudden change ?

And what is that around your arm ,are you in cosplay now because if you are I know some people who do .

No , it’s the last gift my parents send to me , I picked it up a few days ago since then I started to feel better you know.