Drink
I place my hand upon the interface. A thick, freezing liquid immediately rushes into my suit, into my arm. I feel it creep through my veins.
The device relinquishes its grip on my arm, its machinery folding seamlessly back into the terminal.
The relief is intense, though an inexplicable sense of dread lingers in the pit of my stomach. I take a moment to breathe and steady myself.
A new prompt has appeared upon the screen:
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Close eyes
I close my eyes tightly, not trusting this device that holds me hostage. The thirst is terrible. The crimson light brightens, flooding the space beneath my lids.
Just as I think I will pass out, my suit trills an alert: nutrient systems are back online.
I am weightless. The crimson light cradles me. Hydration gently restores my body. The relief is intense.
The device silently releases my arm, its machinery folding seamlessly back into the terminal. I take a moment to breathe and steady myself.
A new prompt has appeared upon the screen:
Continue dialogue