"You may tell my brother Taraz he has permission to visit me. I will examine this Mimi playtoy."
Rising to her feet, Ulrikke strode to the door of the room and beyond, the serv-bot still clinging lovingly to the incredible mind which had led to its creation. The passage beyond was just as austere as the room.
"You will warn him, little one, I will not be without my precautionary measures and that every minute he spends here may be his last. Our last encounter was not without repercussions. Now go, and good day. Your visit has given me much to think about."
Ulrikke stopped at a small tube which descended from the ceiling. Only large enough for a creature sized as the small unit, she stooped to pick up the serv-bot and held it up to the opening. The small clockwork hugged her finger one last time then disappeared as the vacuum of the tube took hold and sucked it out of sight.
"We have much to discuss, brother, " Ulrikke said unaware she spoke aloud. "And this time you will be accountable for all of it."