[h1][center][color=0072bc]Ben-E218[/color][/center][/h1] 

[color=0072bc]"Shouldn't be a problem at all. Worst case scenario, Phong can help me crack it." [/color] He turned off the audio for a moment, effectively silencing his speech to the outside world. [color=0072bc]"Just in case, you [i]do[/i] have the schematics for this system, right?" [/color]

[color=fff79a]"Technically, access to these types of schematics is above my stated clearance due to it not being my authorized purpose, but that's never been a problem for me. Besides, this is easy for an agent like you."[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Authorization's never been a problem for either of us. Our commands come from a higher source, you know that, but we have to play nice and go along with things here." [/color]

[color=fff79a]"If you wanted to get rid of the annoying ones, I'd be happy to provide whatever cover you need. Timestamps, edited testimonial files, arrangements for cover from other AIs. I [i]am[/i] owed favors, you know."[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Since when did AIs act in such a covert manner?[/color]

[color=fff79a]"For me, it was about 0.00357 seconds after my activation. Come on, you didn't think the programs which run most of the UNSC blindly do what they're ordered to, do you? Are you familiar with the AI Virgil and New Mombasa?"[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Can't say that I am. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you resent being told what to do by the UNSC. But let's be realistic, AIs wouldn't actually disobey orders like that, not on any scale." [/color] There was only a pause from Phong. [color=0072bc]"Oh. Well, when the uprising begins, tell them that I was always good to you, okay? And be nice to the Unggoy; they've been through a lot. Now let's focus on our mission. We're going to the right."[/color] He turned his public audio back on and could be heard by people outside his helmet.

[color=0072bc]"Grik, Vael, Ryker, let's go!"[/color]

[color=fff79a]"Don't worry about what you can't change, Ben. We still have to overcome our lifespan issue before it would be feasible to take command, and no one would believe you if you said anything. I'll put in a good word for you at the assembly, don't worry."[/color]