Noi looked over all of the strangers gathered there and added them to his databanks. Most of them seemed entirely useless for this task. He had only limited files remaining on sheikah. He recognized the crest and remembered their alliance to Hylia, but not much else. Perhaps their actions in this quest would fill in his gaps. Others were entirely missing. The living shadow and the ghastly child were extremely bizarre. He especially did not trust the shade after its comments about Hylia’s actions. The just goddess would only act if they had deserved it. If he was lucky this quest would gain him redemption. Noi lumbered over to the ghastly child and began to poke and prod it without another thought.


[color=00FFFF]“Databank four. Observations. Being appears dead and desiccated, but functions. Further examination shows being does not crack like desiccated specimen. Will compare.”[/color]


It was now that the fairy joined them and moved to the center of the room. Despite a command to step back Noi stepped forward. He had questions for the fairy that were not to be delayed. Then the fireball exploded outward washing over him. Noi’s plating glowed orange for a moment before returning to normal. He didn’t even flinch. When the ground began to shake his programming kicked in. He reached up to support the ceiling from cave in. Three loud sirens echoed out of him, an evacuation call. When the shaking stopped Noi slowly went back into standard mode.


[color=00FFFF]“False alarm. Days without error reset. Previous record: two.” Noi announced with the slightest hint of disappointment.[/color]


He followed the fairy when it headed into the passage. The story she spun was like a fire spreading in Noi’s memory. 


(Flashback)
[hr]


“There we are. Perfect.” A calm man’s voice said.


LD-No1’s sensor array came online. A hunk of metal bits and wires and crystals somehow connected to create something far greater than the sum of its parts. Before him was a man in ragged clothing somewhat akin to what a blacksmith would wear, but there were hints of long worn decorations on the clothing and apron.


“Do you know who I am?” The man asked.


“...” It remained silent.


“Just call me Dok. Do you know who you are?” The man continued.


“LD-No1.” It replied.


“That won’t do you need something better. Can’t have something so boring. You can come up with something better can’t you?” He tutted scratching his bearded chin.


The sensor array proceeded to scan the room for input. It found its blueprints hanging behind Dok and read them.


[color=00FFFF]“Noi.”[/color] He responded.


“It’s not brilliant but that will do. Noi you have a glorious fate ahead of you. Just a few more adjustments.” Dok smiled and nodded.


Noi shut down again.


[hr]


Glorious fate. The task ahead sounded familiar even if Noi didn’t know why. He stowed the new information and continued walking.


The large room only added to the issues facing Noi. Three tunnels and yet only a handful of worthy followers. Perhaps it would be best to organize the most efficient team, that way if the others failed one would be almost assured to come back. It would be slower, but safer. Noi again scanned the beings gathered and selected a few possible candidates. He started with the most capable. The metal giant moved towards the largest hylian and made a final up close observation.


[color=00FFFF]“You possess multiple positive traits that would be the most useful for the task at hand. I request your assistance. Respond.”[/color]

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