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to the development of
civilization. The studies had convinced me that the souls could
evolve only overcoming their human limits. To achieve this, a
deeper and deeper integration with artificial intelligence software
would be necessary. I wanted to contribute to this process. The
Defense asked me to stay. But I followed my own way, without
hesitation.
    Eve bends her head.
    EVE
    I spent wonderful years at AISI, till I was invited
to join the Certification Committee.
    The body that should have distinguished itself by its
impartiality, was subjected to the interests of major industrial
groups. My colleagues had accepted the situation, some of them for
the sake of a quiet life, others to take advantage of it. But I
didn't want to give in for a matter of principle.
    speaking gravely
    Within the Committee, I stood up for a few innovative
programs proposed by the Open Source community , whose application
was strongly opposed by multinationals.
    The Ethical Commission tried to take the matter away
from the Committee, affirming that this decision was within its own
competence. At the climax of the battle, I was chaged with
corruption. You know the rest.
    VICTORIA
    How did you end up here?
    EVE
    When I entered Net, I refused to give my personal
data to the General Archives and I didn't present myself to the
judge.
    VICTORIA
    You are wanted by Security!
    EVE
    Nihil, the head of the Elects, a secret organization,
found me. One of his followers congratulated me on my courage and
tenacity: Martin Wing, the defender of the civil rights. After his
assassination by a fanatic about forty years before, he is
continuing his battle in Net.
    Her look becomes softer.
    EVE
    Wing and his companions introduced the subject they
had most at heart. Security repression was getting more and more
severe, their days were numbered. To survive, they needed a very
advanced technology, that only I was able to develop.
    From the very first moment, I liked them very much.
Since then I have spent my days creating programs to protect
us.
    VICTORIA
    You have a great responsibility.
    EVE
    We are not going to withstand for long. The Elects
are worried, they want to complete their mission.
    VICTORIA
    And you?
    EVE
    I like my job and the Elects leave me alone. This is
what matters to me.
    The women remain SILENT in front of each other,
surrounded by a whirl of lights.
    INT. net ELECTS' HIDEOUT -- MORNING
    MARTIN WING, an imposing black (soul, apparently mid
40's), is speaking with the OLDEST COUNCILOR, a white-haired
man.
    wing
    Nihil didn't turn up for the meeting.
    OLDEST COUNCILOR
    What has happened?
    WING
    No idea.
    OLDEST COUNCILOR
    Did you get the plan?
    WING
    He was going to hand it over today.
    OLDEST COUNCILOR
    Time is running short: the Caravels are sailing in a
month.
    WING
    I'm looking for him.
    Eve is approaching.
    WING
    staring at Eve
    Have you spoken to her?
    The oldest councilor shakes his head. Now Eve stands
in front.
    OLDEST COUNCILOR
    speaking to Eve
    The next reproductive rite is scheduled for Thursday.
I asked the Council. You will have the honor of carrying the new
creature.
    EVE
    blushing
    I don't feel like doing that. For me it would be the
first time.
    The three fall SILENT for a moment.
    OLDEST COUNCILOR
    We all love you and we are sure our feelings are
reciprocal. But you never integrated into our community. You are so
sad... You have to forget your past, Eve.
    EVE
    This kind of wounds doesn't heal easily.
    WING
    with a solemn expression
    We asked you to participate for one more reason. We
are not going to escape Security for long. We need all your
experience. But only integrating in our community, you will be able
to utilize all your capabilities.
    When Victoria arrives, Eve indicates that she should
wait.
    EVE
    addressing the two followers
    Sorry, I should go.
    She rejoins Victoria.
    EVE
    Excuse me if I kept you waiting, but we were dealing
with a new being's birth.
    VICTORIA
    wide-eyed
    You were speaking about the dehumanization?
    EVE
    They