KS Project Containment

The metal door to the complex opened with a heavy clang. Red indicators flashed above the airlock. Two employees accompanied the new KS, checking the data on a tablet.

Employee: KS-6 has been delivered. Abilities not confirmed. Restraints should not be removed until examination.

The five KSs in the living quarters fell silent. Jojo looked up from his tablet and frowned.

Jojo: Another one? Management hasn't told us anything yet. How unexpected.

Erica crossed her arms, studying the newcomer.

Erica: KS-6... I wonder what you can do?

Bambang put the controller down.

Bambang: Maybe we should let him in before considering him a potential disaster?

Tobii: We don't even know what he's capable of.

Bambang: Thank you, Tobii. Your support is invaluable.

Tobii: You're welcome.

Jamal came out of the kitchen, wiping his hands on a towel.

Jamal: Have you brought a new neighbor or are you going to interrogate him at the door?

Staff Member: This is procedure. KS-6 will remain here until further notice.

The door slammed shut, the lock clicked. The employees left, leaving the newcomer alone with the five KS. Jojo watched them go with a suspicious eye.

Jojo: I hate it when decisions are made behind my back.

Jamal sighed and turned to the newcomer.

Jamal: I'm Jamal, KS-1. Don't mind their manners. They're usually not that stern.

Erica: Speak for yourself. I already have a ton of questions.

Tobii: Try not to ask them all at once.

Bambang: I'm Bambang. If you need any help, just ask.

The five stared at the new KS-6, waiting for a response. His registration tag glowed on the panel near the door. No one knew why management had sent him here.