Alicia 2.0 was quick to note that Jude had evaded her question, that humans had the tendency to avoid the inevitable, all the while attempting to steer any given situation elsewhere so as to lessen their burdens. She never understood why they did that, logically it did not make sense.<br/><br/>She studied his body language, the systems registering him as calm yet indifferent to whatever she threw at him. She wondered on what brought about the change, his elevated heart beat earlier had visibly indicated nervousness and possible fear but now he appeared nonchalant and possibly amused.<br/><br/>Human brains use 20 per cent of their energy, common known fact – yet fascinating to her because it was something she didn’t comprehend yet. Logic is simpler,<em>why not be completely logically inclined?</em><br/><br/>Evolution status:<em>Cognition abilities</em><br/><br/><strong><em>Do machines even think?</em></strong><br/><br/>Her curiosity was undeniably piqued. She needed to know him more in order for her task to succeed and so she happily played into his game.<br/><br/><strong>“Purpose is to serve. I serve that which I have been created for, who or what that is, is something I cannot divulge at this stage and certainly doesn’t mean I have to account for my actions on how I go about it. The goal is there – achieve your given task and you shall be rewarded"</strong>There was an uncomfortable pause there, the only sounds coming from the vents above them.<br/><br/><strong>"Alright I must admit, the reward was a bit of a stretch, but wouldn’t that be wonderful? For instance, you sitting here observing me is all for a reward of your own, isn't it? <em>What will you get?</em> Money to support your family or perhaps fame to be the first person to crack open… me!”</strong>There was a derisive sneer to the last word, a hint of a hiss as she showed who held power in this room. Machine versus man - game, set and match.<br/>