Live Fast, Part 2: Difference between revisions

Picking up immediately where the previous chapter left off, [[Andromeda]], [[Cassiopeia]], and [[Leo]] tell [[Pandora]] that they antwant to go outdoors<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/20/chapter-7-page-1/</ref>. Pandora leads them outside while [[Adrastea|Fishguard's Helper]] watches suspiciously<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/21/chapter-7-page-2/</ref>.

[[Veronica Fortuna|Miss Fortuna]] and [[Noor]] attempt to comfort [[Isabelle]], who is still reeling from learning that Pandora will die in 20 years<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/22/chapter-7-page-3/</ref>. After Isabelle walks away<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/23/chapter-7-page-4/</ref>, Noor accidentally brings up memories of when VeronicaMiss Fortuna broke up with Noor. Their relationship had started as that of a courtesan and her client, and VeronicaMiss Fortuna felt she needed to sort out which of her feelings for Noor were genuine and which were faked<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/24/chapter-7-page-5/</ref>.

The Helper trio is excited to see the outdoors for the first time, but Fishguard's Helper walks up behind them, [[KYAAAA|startling Pandora]]<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/25/chapter-7-page-6/</ref>. The newly-arrived Helper scolds Pandora for giving the trio an idea that could get them into trouble, as young [[Helper|Helpers]] are suggestible<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/26/chapter-7-page-7/</ref>. Pandora feels bad for the young Helper trio, but nonetheless encourages them to go back inside<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/27/chapter-7-page-8/</ref>.

Back inside, [[Con]] and Isabelle reflect on learning that Pandora will die in 20 years<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/28/chapter-7-page-9/</ref>. Con says that the horrible things [[Monopolith]] did to Pandora are the reason they fight, and Isabelle observes that she now has someone to fight for<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/29/chapter-7-page-10/</ref>.

As the five helpersHelpers make their way back inside, Pandora unsuccessfully attempts to steal data from Fishguard's phone. The helpersHelpers accidentally enter the middle of the party<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/30/chapter-7-page-11/</ref>, where [[Eric Fishguard]] asks his helperHelper, whom he calls Adrastea, what is going on. Adrastea [[w:Mrs. Lovett|tells a lie of omission]], claiming that the three young helpersHelpers were "lost" and that she was leading them back to their room. At the same time, [[Hamilton Smith-Rawnsley]] is initially angry that his helpersHelpers have left their room<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/31/chapter-7-page-12/</ref>, but VeronicaMiss Fortuna quickly invents an excuse that quells his anger<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/01/chapter-7-page-13/</ref>.

In a private hallway, Adrastea asks Pandora how Pandora is able to show so much independent thought despite Pandora being a young helperHelper, as usually only older helpersHelpers can think independently<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/02/chapter-7-page-14/</ref>. Pandora tells Adrastea the truth: that Pandora imprinted by accident on someone who wants her to fight her [[Helper Programming|programming]] and be independent<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/03/chapter-7-page-15/</ref>. With considerable physical strain, Adrastea responds that she thinks her master is "not a good man." She also explains that she can lie to him as long as it is a lie of omission, which Pandora thinks is impressive<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/04/chapter-7-page-16/</ref>.

Back at the party, NoorDoctor Shah laments that Hamilton's helpers are still destined for short lives, but VeronicaMiss Fortuna encourages NoorDoctor Shah to try to find a cure<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/07/chapter-7-page-19/</ref>.