Revelation

After a while, Emi releases you, and the two of you separate, though you both stay on the couch. She sits cross legged, regarding you curiously, and you smile back at her. Finally, she speaks up.

“So. What happens now? What do I do?”

You shake your head. “I’m not really sure, but you can stay with me until we figure it out. I don’t want to send you out alone, and giving you back to whatever weird place made you is definitely out.”

Emi nods. “I would like to stay here. You have been kind. You even gave me a name. I feel safe here.”

You smile. “I’m glad for that. But the thing is, can we take you out in public? Will either of us get in trouble? I doubt you have any ID, or anything like that. What if they come looking for you? Who even was it?”

Emi frowns. “I…I don’t know. It’s strange, I know things that I don’t remember learning. I know how things work, how to read. But I don’t remember how I know them. I remember…a symbol. On the badges and equipment. There’s one on my dress, too.”

You glance at the bathroom. “Ok, let me grab that, then.”

You stand up and walk to the bathroom, and you find her orange dress folded neatly on the counter. It’s still dirty and wet, but you grab it anyway. Walking back to the living room, you look at Emi.

“Did you want to keep this? I can wash it for you.”

She thinks for a moment, then nods. “It’s all I have to wear. So yes. It’s comfortable, even if it’s from the masters.”

You nod, unfolding the dress. You find the logo quickly, and you’re surprised to recognize it immediately. A pair of letters, cc, stylized with a cat ear on each one. You remember this from when you had a pet, years ago. CompanionCorp. Mostly known for making pet products, especially pharmaceuticals and other health care for pets. You glance at Emi, wondering what they’re doing with someone like her.

Curious now, you pull out your phone and go to the CompanionCorp website, wondering if there’s anything there. As you do, Emi slides over to peer over your shoulder. For the most part, you see what you expected, a fairly normal pet supply company website. However, scrolling down, you see something that surprises you.

A banner, proclaiming a new product about to be released. It claims to be a revolution in pets, a breakthrough in companionship. You click through, and find yourself at a login page. You shrug, and sign up, more curious than ever. After giving your information, you are sent to a new website, something for this entirely new product. You read the splash screen, and your blood goes cold.

Introducing a revolutionary new pet. Best of both worlds! The hybrid!