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"'E' is for Earth, the home to all people.
'F' is for family, for which we are grateful."
Mama.
Mama?
I am Muthr, your multi-utility task helper robot.
-Mm-mmm. Mama. -Multi-utility...
Mama.
Beep, boop, bop.
Beep-beep-beep, boop, bop.
-Beep, beep. Beep, boop, bop. -Eva, what are you doing?
Not Eva. Robot Eva.
-Beep, beep, beep. Boop, bop. -Hmm. You need a playmate.
Beep, beep, boop, beep.
This is Meego.
We got this.
Meego!
I'm your new best friend.
Open.
Here we are.
Open.
-Here we are. -
Open.
Open!
No, no, no. We can't open this door yet.
Open!
-Open! -Eva. Eva. Now, now.
Let's find something else for you to do.
Eva, I do love your art, but I'm going to have to clean these off.
Don't clean this one.
Good night, Eva dear.
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- -
- -Hi, Muthr.
Ninety-nine.
-Hi, Muthr. -And 100.
- -Me again.
One.
Your move.
Oh, and look at this garden.
What a wonderful day to be outside with all my friends.
When can I play with friends?
You will have friends to play with on the surface.
Can I play with them now? Can I play with them now?
No. No, not quite yet.
When it's the right time.
Wanna camp out tonight?
This is my favorite secret spot.
I would love to camp with you, but I have to upload tomorrow's schedule.
Good night, dear.
Don't stay up too late.
Good night, Muthr.
Happy sixth birthday, Eva.
Make a wish.
And now for your present.
A birthday gift?
I love it!
What is it? What is it? What is it?
It's an Omnipod.
An Omnipod?
It's exactly what I've always wanted!
What's an Omnipod?
Push that right there.
Greetings. Say your name.
Your name.
Greetings, "your name."
Not "your name." Say your name.
Oh. Eva.
Greetings, Eva.
I am a Dynastes Corporation Omnipod.
But you can call me Omni.
Ask me anything.
Go ahead.
Eva?
Open door. Surface. Friend.
Can you repeat that?
Can you open the door so I can play with the other kids?
You cannot exit Sanctuary 573 until you pass the Final Assessment test.
A test?
Can I take it now? Can I take it now?
You seem very excited to take a test.
That means it's time for you to meet someone.
I get to meet a person?
Go ahead.
Dyna-Chamber unlocked.
- - Welcome, Eva.
Begin welcome instruction.
Initiate welcome.
Hello, Eva.
My name is Cadmus Pryde.
A human!
Well, technically, I'm a hologram of Cadmus Pryde.
And I hear today is a very special day.
-I am six years old. -Six years old?
And I'll bet you're very excited
about going outside to play with friends.
Yes. Yes. Can I go now?
Not quite yet.
And I'll tell you why.
You see, I helped make this underground sanctuary you're living in right now.
Why am I in the underground?
Well, it wasn't safe for people to live up there on the surface anymore.
The earth was very sick, and it needed time to get better without us.
But that was a long, long time ago.
And now the earth is feeling much better.
Lots of children just like you are being raised in underground sanctuaries
like this one and are up on the surface waiting for you.
They are?
Are you ready to meet your family?
Yes!
Then you have lots to learn to get ready to go.
I can count to 200.
And that's a very good start, Eva.
But there's so much more.
And that's why Meego and his friends are here to help you prepare for the test.
Whee!
Hello, Mr. Cadmus.
Hello, Eva.
Meego!
Hi there, Meego.
Isn't it a beautiful day?
It sure is, Meego.
Why don't you tell us all about what Eva is going to learn?
Sure thing, Mr. Cadmus.
Come on, friends.
That was great, Meego. Thanks.
So, train hard.
And once you pass the Final Assessment test, you can go through the big door.
And, Eva, you'll make your way all the way up,
up, up the stairs and onto the earth's surface.
Hi, Eva! Over here!
Where you'll get to meet your family.
What's it like on the surface?
How many kids are there? Will they look like me?
-Do you think they'll like me? -Eva.
-What's the test like? Is it hard? -Eva.
Is the training hard?
Is Meego gonna help me?
-Are you going to help me? -Yes, of course.
I like Cadmus.
Will I meet him on the surface? Does he have a family?
-Eva, it's time to go to sleep. -
Tomorrow's a big day.
You start your training.
And you need your rest.
Muthr?
Yes, dear?
Are we a family?
No, we are not.
A family is a group of humans.
The ones you will meet on the surface.
Oh.
Okay.
Good night, Eva dear.
I can't wait to meet my family.
Happy birthday, Eva. The time has gone so fast.
-Your 16th birthday. -
Would you like a big piece of cake?
Thank you. But, uh... Ooh.
Huh, it looks good... No, no, can't eat.
I gotta get ready.
You seem anxious.
Are you feeling anxious?
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