Ch 28: To the Moon Verse 1
Erzabet finds Tailor sitting alone, deep in thought, and walks up to them. She crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow. "So, Tailor," she says, "are you still planning on chasing after the ones controlling the zombies?"
Tailor looks up, their eyes filled with determination. "Yes," they reply firmly. "But there's something else. Something bigger."
Erzabet tilts her head, curious. "What do you mean?" she asks.
Tailor takes a deep breath. "When we found the satellite phone," they begin, "we received a call from someone on the moon. They called themselves Major Tom."
Erzabet's eyes widen in surprise. "Major Tom?" she repeats, a hint of recognition in her voice. "Like the David Bowie song?"
Tailor nods. "Exactly," they say. "But Major Tom is more than just a reference. They're an advanced AGI, a childlike intelligence that has taken over the moon base."
Erzabet looks intrigued. "So, what does this Major Tom want?" she asks.
Tailor sighs. "They need help," they say. "But to reach them, we'd have to get to the moon."
Erzabet scoffs. "The moon?" she says incredulously. "That sounds impossible."
Tailor smiles wryly. "It may seem impossible," they say, "but think about everything we've already faced. We've survived the apocalypse, confronted zombies, and toppled a corrupt council. We're capable of more than we realize."
Erzabet crosses her arms, her expression thoughtful. "You may have a point," she admits. "But how do we even begin to get to the moon?"
Tailor's eyes sparkle with determination. "We'll figure it out," they say. "We'll gather resources, find allies, and build a plan. If there's a way to reach Major Tom and help them, we have to try."
Erzabet studies Tailor for a moment, then sighs. "You're relentless, aren't you?" she says. "Always chasing after the next adventure."
Tailor grins. "I can't help it," they say. "There's always more to discover, more to fight for."
Erzabet shakes her head, but there's a hint of a smile on her lips. "Fine," she says. "Count me in. I can't resist a good challenge."
Tailor's face lights up with excitement. "Great!" they exclaim. "We'll need all the help we can get."