Leon pinches the bridge of his nose, slouched over his desk. He knew the world had been changing almost beyond recognition, technological advancements making it possible to outsource work to androids. Androids, of all things. He considers himself old-fashioned, to be sure. Leon thinks human work is best left to humans. But it had only been a matter of time before the DSO started making use of the damned things.

So here he sits, in his office. One of the last agents to be assigned an Android partner. But today is the day. Special combat model, they said. Great. he thinks, just what I need. A bucket of bolts watching my back.