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["10:15 Saturday Night" by The Cure playing]

♪ 10:15 on a Saturday night ♪

♪ And the tap drips under the striplight ♪

♪ And I'm sitting in the kitchen sink ♪

♪ And the tap drips Drip, drip, drip, drip ♪

♪ Drip, drip, drip, drip, drip, drip ♪

[music fades]

[Kyoko] Hmm.

You're right to be concerned about cyberpsychosis.

But we can't be sure yet.

Uh, tell me more about his behavior.

Uh, be specific.

[Roman] Where would I even start?

I don't know the symptoms.

[Kyoko] Has D ever acted… not himself? Like a different person?

[Roman] Hmm…

There was this one time. He got pretty weird.

[Kyoko] A-ha! Was he more girlish?

[Roman] What?

Uh, I don't know.

Was actin' strange, is all.

[Kyoko] Hmm. And this only happened once?

[Roman] I think…

Is that what cyberpsychosis is? Your whole personality changes?

[Kyoko] Not necessarily, no.

[Roman] What about hearing voices that aren't there?

[Kyoko] Does he? Is he talking to an imaginary friend?

[Roman] Oh, I'm just spitballin'.

[Kyoko] Are you sure?

[Roman] Yeah, yeah. Uh… 'preciate the info.

Can I, uh… ping ya back if I notice anything else?

[Kyoko] Of course.

[Roman] Thanks. Talk to ya later.

-[camera powers down] -Mm? Hmm…

[Kyoko] Capri hasn't overwritten her host.

Why?

And they… talk to each other.

Maybe the overwrite is still in progress.

Uh, which means… I don't know!

[sighs heavily]

There are too many unknown variables.

Capri, why did you run?

[Kyoko] Initiate test.

[sinister music playing]

[high-pitched whirring]

[grunts]

[power zapping]

[crackling]

[men] Hmm!

Capri, enough. Stop clowning around.

[chuckles]

[Kyoko] Honestly…

[man 1] Very impressive.

[Kyoko] She can hack or destroy any electronic system in an instant.

With this, Arasaka will dominate the battlefield of the future.

[Kyoko] Well, there are still a few bugs.

[grunts]

[groans]

Ah, shit. Go down and fetch me the chip.

-Of course. -What happened there?

On average, only about 7% of test subjects survive Capricorn's initial installation.

Among them, half die within 12 hours.

And none have ever survived beyond the 48-hour mark.

Impressive or not, it's completely unsustainable.

[Kyoko] For the time being.

But finding a compatible host will help us in finding a permanent solution.

[man 2] This thing, this fusion of digital constructs…

What if it escapes into cyberspace?

[Kyoko] Precisely why she requires a human host in the first place.

The inherent fragility of organic matter serves as the perfect safeguard.

We can implant the host body with explosives or toxins.

In other words, we'll install a kill switch.

By tethering Capricorn to a host, we reduce the risk of misbehavior

and eliminate the threat of escape across the Blackwall.

I see.

The body serves as leash and prison.

[Kyoko chuckles]

[man 3 screaming]

[Kyoko] Next test subject.

Yes, ma'am.

[man 4] Since Tanaka's death, it's as if Counterintel's gone dark.

[man 1] Our patience is wearing thin.

-How many subjects dead? -[Kyoko growls]

-[wails] -[man 1] Will we ever find a host?

[man 2] Additional funding is out of the question.

[energy crackling]

[Kyoko] It'll be all right, Capri.

Ma'am, this is going too far!

[Kyoko] They won't take you from me.

[cackling maniacally]

[man 4 gasps and screams]

Shut it down! Right now! Huh?

[screams]

[all screaming]

-[laughs] -[man 5] Return fire! Power weapons only!

-What happened? Why can't I fucking see? -[men screaming]

What a waste of time.

A disappointment.

[Kyoko] But Capri's almost complete! She's perfect!

We're just missing the right host!

-[gasps] -[man 2] Enough. It's over.

Project Capricorn is hereby terminated.

[Kyoko] Stop! Don't fucking touch her!

[screams] Capri!

-[clank] -[music fades]

[Talia] Morning already.

Suppose that means you better scamper on back, huh?

[Talia] Really am the only one who can see you.

[Capri] But I ain't a hallucination!

How many times do I gotta 'splain it?

[Talia] Yeah, yeah, digital construct, I know.

And stop spyin' on my thoughts, will ya?

Pretty big ask, seein' as how we share the same brain.

[Talia] Whatever…

[Capri] You know, I just realized you haven't thanked me yet.

Glued your head back together, got you back on your feet.

Saved your life, don't ya know?

[Talia] So? My body's the only thing keepin' you alive, too.

[Capri] Details! What's life without a little give and take?

[Talia sighs] You did get me outta that hospital bed.

Got me past security.

So I'll trust you. For now.

Well, ain't you a strange cookie?

-[Talia] Huh? -Your body was failing on every level.

Shouldn't you have a little more pep in your step?

I thought you'd be super happy!

[Talia] I am happy.

-[somber music playing] -But it's not enough.

[Capri] Hey, don't get greedy, missy.

You're not ready to bounce off the walls yet.

[Talia] We need to get the chip back, right?

Yep. Half of me is still swimmin' around in that other choom's skull.

[Talia] And if I have all of you, I can go back to how I was?

[Capri] Oh, no, you'll be more than that.

[Talia] How's that possible?

[Capri] Mmm?

[Talia] Was the strongest I've ever been.

But I hit my limit.

[Capri giggles]

Oh, I can make you strong.

-Don't you worry about that. -[music fades]

[thump]

[gasps]

[breathing shakily]

[couch creaks]

Hey! I know you're in there!

Capri!

-Capri. -[Yupi] Hmm?

[sighs]

[Yupi] Hmm.

Yo, are we, like, rolling?

Hey there, NC! We're comin' to ya live today!

So let's go! Kick it off, D!

[D] To the Arasaka butchers responsible for torching my clan.

The longer you hold your tongues, the more blood of yours I'll spill.

And my next target shows just how serious I am.

Mr. Jake Collins. Deputy Chief, Arasaka Counterintelligence.

He's gettin' hit as I speak.

-[crashing, people yelling] -[girl whimpering]

-[panting] -[man 1] He went that way!

-[man 2] Show your face! -[man 1] Come on out!

-[siren blaring] -[man 1] Got one!

-[D] Bonus points for… -Roman, that's a killer angle!

Helluva money shot!

[gunshots]

[Jake gasping]

My arm.

[groaning]

Someone find it, please!

-Someone find my arm… -[D] Yo.

[Jake wails] I don't… I don't know anything.

[D] Bullshit. Counterintel knows all the corp's dirty secrets.

I'm not lying. I never heard a thing about this nomad camp--

[D] Then you'd better give me some names.

Somebody with access. Tell me!

I swear to you, I don't know!

I just got transferred. I'm not privy to my predecessors' work.

I know nothing.

-[seethes] -[Jake] Please.

-Get me to a hospital… -[Yupi] Time's up, D! Yo! Let's delta.

Huh?

-[blows whistle] -[Jake groaning]

[D growls]

[Jake yelps]

-[groans] My arm. -[man 2] Last call for loot!

[man 3] What, already? Fine.

[grunts]

Huh?

[girl whimpering]

[man 1] Man, D's a machine. Could wipe Saka by hisself.

[Yupi laughs] Right?

Like, what's stoppin' us from hittin' 'em dead on?

[gasps]

[man 2 growls]

[Roman sighs]

Hey, don't throw your shit, choomie.

Not chill.

How have I still not learned a single goddamn thing? Fuck!

-[thump] -[Roman] Uh…

[sighs]

[lock clicks and squeaks]

[window slides open]

[D inhales deeply]

[sighs heavily]

[inhales]

[exhales]

[somber music playing]

-[brakes screech] -[Omi] Hmm.

[man 1] Dumb bitch is blockin' the road.

[man 2] What do we do?

Run her over.

[D] No. She's a friend.

[Yupi] Hmm?

-[man 1] Uh, how'd she find us here? -[door opens]

[D] I pinged her.

So, did you watch?

[Omi] I did.

[D] And? Does this mean you're ready to join the fight?

Is that why you're here?

What you're doing is unhinged.

You've lost your mind.

-So you liked it? -Are you listening?

It scared me.

I was wrong to call it a circus.

-It's a horror show! -It's not. It's justice.

[Omi] The blood you spill now is no different from what they spilled of ours.

You're wrong.

[Omi] This senseless violence, it isn't you. Not the old you.

-What do you even hope to achieve? -[yawns]

[Omi] Is there a point to this madness?

[D] You know what it is.

-[Omi] Revenge? -[D] Mmm.

[Omi] It's insanity. You've gone too far.

Innocent folks are getting caught in it!

[D] No one at Arasaka is innocent. They're hiding murderers!

[Omi] So you'd kill them all? The execs? The accountants? The janitors?

Then why the fuck did you even come here?

Just to ride my ass? Get out! Go home!

No! I came here to stop you.

[D] Huh? [gasps]

-[Roman gasps] -[D] What the…

-[Yumi simpers] -[D] What the hell?

-What are you doing? -[thumping]

[Omi] Giving you a taste of your own medicine!

[D gasping]

-[Omi grunts] -[D groans]

[Omi gasps]

[D growls] God damn it!

[Omi winces]

[roars]

-[D moans] -[Roman gasps]

[D panting]

Fuck you, Omi.

-[crackling] -[D] What, then?

What am I s'posed to do? Huh?

[breathing shakily]

What the fuck do I do?

Tell me!

[trembling]

D, enough! You gotta stop!

-[D] Beat it, Roman. -No, I'm not movin'!

-[D] You little shit! -[Roman] Your gonk plan isn't working.

Time to give it up.

[D] Where is this coming from?

[Roman] Whoever this is, she's right.

Haven't been yourself. This isn't you.

Shut the fuck up!

Not myself? The hell do you know?

Either of you?

-[horn blares] -[Roman] Hmph.

[horn blaring repeatedly]

[D] Fuck!

[tires screech]

[Roman sighs shakily]

-[sighs] -[music fades]

[Roman] Um, you were in the same clan as D, right?

And you are?

[Omi] Can't say I approve, Roman.

-[Roman] Huh? -It's just…

A kid your age on this warpath of his.

It doesn't sit well with me at all.

[Roman] Oh.

Why stick around?

You're fed up with the tantrums and the bloodshed, that's plain as day.

Weird as it sounds, wanna recapture his smile.

[Omi] His smile?

The very first time that D tapped into the chip,

he just looked so happy, and couldn't stop laughin'.

But he hasn't, since then. So I guess…

somethin's changed.

I don't know. The way he was havin' fun back then,

thought maybe I was seein' the real D.

I…

I just… I want that D back. I wanna catch him on film again.

Gotcha. Yeah, I get it.

It's true. He's got a great laugh, doesn't he?

[server] Sorry for the wait.

[Roman] So, you haven't seen him in a while?

[Omi] No. Not since you know what.

[Roman] Um… 'bout that.

Can I ask what happened?

First, you mind not filming?

Don't much like being on camera.

[Roman] Sorry. Habit.

So, what has he told you?

[Roman] Bits and pieces.

But never goes into detail.

Yeah.

-[intriguing music playing] -[Omi] Mmm.

He was all smiles on that day too.

We stole some random jalopy from a motel and took it for a joyride.

On the way home, he was crackin' jokes, cacklin' like a coyote.

Being his usual goofy self.

Then we saw the smoke.

Just a few thin wisps on the horizon.

But in the desert, you can see everything from miles out.

Both of us went quiet on the spot.

Had that queasy feeling.

Knew right away the smoke was coming from camp.

The rest is a blur. That was the last time I saw him.

For all I knew, he was buzzard bait.

That scat-for-brains never reached out.

But I guess that's true of me too.

We each had our troubles.

-[Roman] Not sure I should ask, but, um… -Ask what?

-Were you two boyfriend-girlfriend? -[music fades]

[Omi laughing hysterically]

-[Roman] Uh… -Man, that was your takeaway back there?

A lovers' quarrel? [laughs]

Well, uh… love comes in all shapes and sizes…

[Omi] Aah! That's too good!

Now I see why David likes you.

Huh? David who?

What? You mean you don't know his name?

Oh, that's right, goes by D these days, doesn't he?

Well, now you can start calling him by his real name.

[Roman] I could, but…

No. Only ever known 'im as D. That's who he is.

Sure.

[sighs shakily]

[shudders]

[wind gusting]

[man] Oh! Avida.

If you're looking for Kiril, he's out right now.

[Avida] Oh, that's all right. Only here to drop something off.

[chimes]

It should be simple. Just slot this shard into his terminal.

An old contact of mine gave it to me.

It'll pull all the files we need.

[whirring]

-[chimes] -Got it!

-[door opens] -[gasps]

[Kiril] Avida?

Why are you here?

[Avida] Honey! I was waiting for you.

Came by to talk, but you weren't in.

[Kiril] You could've called first.

What was so urgent?

[Avida] You familiar with something called Soulkiller?

Soulkiller? Of course I'm familiar with it.

Where is this coming from, Avida?

Well, the thought occurred to me, maybe it could save Talia.

If her body's failin', why not find her a new one?

-[Kiril] Impossible. -Oh.

[Kiril] Even if we created a construct of her mind,

the tech for body transferral doesn't exist.

-But the potential is there! -[Kiril] No. It isn't.

Besides, Soulkiller was proprietary to Arasaka.

Surely you don't think they'll let just anyone use it.

[Avida] But doesn't Kang Tao have its own version?

-[ominous music playing] -Where did you hear that?

It seemed like a fair hunch. And that sounds like a yes.

-[Kiril] No, we don't. -Are you sure?

[Kiril] The tech's not viable.

Arasaka already cut their commercial investment for it.

Didn't know that.

[Kiril] It's all right.

-You came here just to ask that? -[Avida] So what if I did?

If it could save Talia's life, shouldn't I ask?

[Kiril] Please stay calm.

You're starting to sound like Talia with all this cyber-fetishizing.

Miracle cures, pseudoscience, these are harmful distractions.

We must remain grounded.

Like you always are?

-[Kiril] I try my best. -[Avida sighs]

No, you're right.

Wasn't fair to barge in on you like this.

[Kiril] I know you've been under a lot of pressure.

Go on home, get some rest.

[Avida] Yeah.

[footsteps receding]

Avida.

[Avida] Hmm?

[Kiril] You're not the only one still searching for a cure.

I hope you know that.

[Avida] I do.

[door opens]

[footsteps]

[door closes]

[dramatic music playing]

Mmm.

[computer whirring]

[Kiril] Hmm.

[music fades]

[sighs]

[faint voices]

[groans]

[ringing]

[Roman] Hmm?

[gasps] Talia?

-[romantic music playing on film] -[projector clicking]

Oh! [laughs happily]

Nova!

[Talia chuckles]

[laughs]

Hmm. [laughs]

This is incredible!

I can't believe the projector still works.

You like it?

Course I do! Always dreamed of watchin' a movie here. [chuckles]

Thought so.

Too bad this one's kind of a stinker, though.

Bushido X is showing too.

-Nah, we can stick with this. -[laughs]

-[Roman] Ah, before I forget. -Hmm?

Take your pick.

[Talia] Whoa! You have two cams?

Dibs on the little one.

Ooh, it's working.

Do they know, uh…

[Talia] Who? Oh, the hospital?

Yeah, I totally snuck out.

Uh…

[sighs] Talia!

Relax! Really that worried about me?

Obviously I am.

I mean, I'm glad you're okay and everything, but come on! [groans]

Won't lie, it hasn't been great.

Couldn't walk till the other day.

-Now look. -[Roman] Really?

Right? Can you believe it?

-[Roman] In three, two… -[Talia] Hmm?

[Roman] We're coming to you live from the red carpet of the world premiere.

Miss Yang, your fans wanna know.

What's it like to be unstoppable?

What the heck was that, you weirdo?

[both laughing]

[Roman] Whoa!

Hey, uh… Think I owe you an apology.

[Talia] Yeah? For what?

[Roman] I mean, wound up in the hospital cause of D's chip, right?

[Talia] Ah, that?

[Roman] I'm really, really sorry.

[Talia] Why are you apologizing?

It's not like you did it.

[Roman] I know, but… still…

[Talia] To tell ya the truth, I was already kinda sick anyway.

But, guess it all worked out in the end.

[Roman] What?

If we're gettin' things off our chest, s'pose I should say I'm sorry too.

What'd you do?

[Talia] Well, was 'cause of me you had to put up with that crusty old geezer.

[Roman] Always are gettin' me in trouble. Even today.

You're a good person, you know that?

Yeah, I'm not so sure.

Old man thought he was so funny for telling me I don't know love.

[laughs] What a jerk. Can't he tell that I'm too sick to date?

Just stop to think for two millisecs.

[Roman] Yeah… Didn't seem like he bought it.

What's that?

The idea that I could be your boyfriend. It had him really crackin' up.

[Talia] I don't know why. I like you.

Huh?

You're a nova-tier cam jock.

[Roman, shakily] Oh, uh…

And you, Roman? Would you say you like me too?

Huh? Well, I mean…

Uh…

Is that a no?

Even if you don't, I hope you're still willing to help me.

[Roman] Well, course…

[Talia] I wanna meet with D.

Why the heck would you want that?

[Talia] Can't help?

[Roman] I can, but…

[Talia] But what?

Those vids taking over city screens…

-[Roman] Uh… -[Talia] That's D, isn't it?

-And you're scrollin' him. Aren't ya? -Uh…

But, Talia…

[Talia] There some reason we shouldn't meet?

[Roman] Why would you want to?

I mean, he's the one who put you in the hospital.

All the same… Uh…

-[music stops] -[Roman] Hmm?

-[whirring] -[Talia] Seriously?

-[Roman] What's wrong? -[Talia] Ugh, sorry. Gotta bounce.

[Roman] Wha… Now? What about D?

[Talia] Let's hit pause.

I'll buzz ya back.

-Gotta meet up with a choom. -[Roman] Huh?

[Talia] Your cam. Can I borrow it?

[Roman] Uh… yeah, sure.

See ya 'round.

[Roman] Mmph…

[Talia] Why'd you stop me? What about the chip?

[Capri] That little cupcake would go to hell and back for you, you know.

Even has a real chance of gettin' his hands on it for us.

[Talia] Well, then, lemme lay out the sitch for him.

You think that baby'd walk away without boo-boos?

[Talia] Uh…

And think of the chip.

If it winds up lost or falls in someone else's pocket,

our plan gets flushed down the crapper.

[Talia] If Roman takes it off D, a corp could reach him before we do.

Ding-ding! And if the chip lands in some slimy corporate lab,

whaddaya think's gonna happen to us?

We're better off lettin' Spiky Hair hold onto it.

He's a bit of a dummy,

but he's our best option to keep the chip safe for now.

Assumin' he doesn't get dumber.

We need to play this carefully.

[King] Still can't believe Kang Tao has a version of Soulkiller all its own.

[Avida] They got it through a backdoor deal with someone inside Arasaka.

Completely off the record, of course.

But never mind all that. Take a look at this.

[King] Hmm?

What are they?

Bodies preserved in cryo.

Stockpiled as would-be hosts for minds taken by Soulkiller.

-[King] Meaning… -[Avida] That's right.

Kang Tao has all the tools we need.

It's just the process of merging mind and body that's still experimental.

Avida, you sure about this?

It's an act of war against your husband's company.

[Avida] I know how it sounds, but I've made my choice.

Have to skip town, you and Talia both, 'less you back outta this now.

[Avida] A little late for that.

And besides, we don't have time.

Soulkiller's bein' relocated to a new facility.

We do this now or never.

[King] Problem is, we can't move Talia in her condition.

[Avida] That's fine. We don't have to.

We can run the merge elsewhere, copy Soulkiller and grab a body.

-That's it. -[King grumbles]

Plan might just work.

[suspenseful music playing]

Let's do it.

[alarm bleeping]

[Kiril] Huh.

[static crackling]

["Watson" by Petite Meller feat. Oslo Green playing]

♪ Didn't mean to sound arrogant ♪

♪ Suddenly we don't feel the same ♪

♪ All I needed was to get it straight ♪

♪ How I feel isn't complicated ♪

♪ Everything that I long to be ♪

♪ You and me ♪

♪ There's more than meets the eye ♪

♪ Everything that I long to be ♪

♪ As in you and ♪

♪ I'm wandering on the city harbor ♪

♪ Now possibly I will see you ♪

♪ In Watson ♪

♪ Run away with me ♪

♪ You're my West Coast problem ♪

♪ Now, finally ♪

♪ We are goin' home ♪

♪ Once again, I lose it all ♪

♪ Once again, I lose it ♪

♪ Once again, I lose it ♪

♪ Once again, I lose it all ♪

♪ Begging for this love ♪

♪ Once again, I lose it all ♪