Do you suppose 137 can make them retractable or something? I certainly wouldn’t mind keeping them, but my clothes might not fit very well...”
“I’m not sure...” Kara replied. “Couldn’t hurt to ask it.”
“Why stop there?” Beth added. “It can change people. Do you suppose it could give someone the ability to change on their own? Like... Without having to ... stimulate?”
Kara pulled the alien computer fragment from her pocket and looked it over. It looked like it might have gotten a bit dimmer since they first found it, but she wasn’t quite sure. The lines of light still glowed and occasionally pulsed. It seemed content to stay silent unless one of them had a question. She waited for the microwave to finish, then went back to the living room with hot leftovers in hand. On the way to the recliner, she placed 137 on the coffee table.
“I’m sure it would be happy to answer your questions.” Kara offered. “And maybe fix those arms too.”
“Hey, Can you make it so that I can change myself without your help or a catalyst?” Beth asked, directing her attention at the shard. “Like... If I wanted to grow back those extra boobs, could I just do it at will?”
[[ .. ... ... .. Yes ... Catalyst required for initial modification ]]
“You want to grow those back?” Kara asked as she bit into her pizza.
“I don’t know...” Beth blushed. “It’s not just about more boobs. I want to be able to change like... Anything... Without needing permission from your glowing rock.”
“I did say yes.” Henry shrugged. “I’d just like to make a quick request for my arms. After that, I’m gonna head home.”
“If you’re heading out, do you suppose you could drop me off back at my place?” Beth asked. “I really didn’t expect to be here... No offense or anything Kara. I just need to get back soon. I... Uh... Have a lot of homework to catch up on.”
“Doesn’t bother me any...” Henry replied. “Kara, can you tell Julia that I took her home?”
“That’s fine...” Kara replied.
“Alright... 137, can you change my body so that my lower two arms are retractable?” Henry asked.
[[ Genetic parameters set ... Exposure complete ... Stimulate when ready ]]