Desert Skies - Chapter 19 - Friends Make Sacrifices

Episode Date: October 14, 2024

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Enjoy listening. For the best listening experience, headphones are recommended. Cash. I'm here, Olenis. I didn't know if you'd still be here, Cash. Why haven't they taken you? Taken me? Has no one told you?

How could anyone have told me anything? I've been in here the whole time. I don't even know where here is. Where have you been? On a trip, Cash. Listen to me I don't want this to happen Don't want what to happen

There was a woman here A lady sphere mover Her name is So Chilicue She came to my father And demanded that he build an army for her An army of robots An army of robots For what

He wouldn't tell me But she was very cross with my dad apparently What does this have to do with me Well I may have told him a wife while back that I had figured out a way to create artificial intelligence. And as you and I know, that's not exactly true. You see, if we had a robot that was smart enough to fight in a battle, we'd be able to meet

So Chilicue's demands, and then she wouldn't have to destroy our sphere, which was what she told my dad she'd do. If we fail. That's terrible. It's shocking to say the least, so I told him I would build him one, a robot of advanced artificial intelligence. A robot like me. No, Cash, not one like you. I need you to do this.

What? Chess, Cash, chess, think about it. You're so good. I never win. You're strategic, intelligent. Can't you just try to make another one? Like me? I don't even know how I made you cash. I don't know how I made you cash. Listen, my dad does not like me, as I have told you before.

I've not been the best son. Why do you sound like that, Olinas? What's wrong with you? Where have you been? The 13th sphere. I needed something. Something I swore I'd never do again. Something I've sworn off.

many times it has side effects what is it I'm ashamed to say I don't know why I'm telling you this you see I have an addiction

a rather unfortunate habit can you tell me what it is as much as I want to I'd rather not I've always been the black sheep in my family my brothers and sisters are much better than me at everything

I've tried to prove my worth but it's never been good enough so I've done things things I'm ashamed of things the son of a sphere mover should never be associated with you're scaring me like I said I've sworn it off

this particular habit is in the past it really really is as long as... As long as what? As long as you help me. The only reason I'm even ever tempted to give in to my darker nature

is the incredible stress that trying to live up to my father's expectations produces. The only way I can find relief from such stress is, well, let's just say, it would be much better if you could just do this for me. then maybe your face this would back off a little maybe my dad would be proud of me for once

what are you asking me to do are you asking me to fight I'm asking you to lead your remarkably advanced cash leaps and bounds above the abilities of your non-sentient siblings alone they're useless broken but because of your similar makeup

I can fix you up with a transmitter that would allow you to control thousands of units like an extension of your own mind. We'd have to put you and the other units in the soldier frames my sister is in the process of designing. You'd be a general cash, one completely in control of her army. I'd tell my dad I built you, which is the truth, and we maybe just don't tell him how stupid the other units actually are. Who am I fighting for, Alinas? Who is this so challenging? I hardly know the woman. None of this makes sense. I know she had a falling out with her sister

ages ago. She came to our sphere long after that had passed. She had dinner with us in our home. She was asking my father to design fences that would keep travelers from trampling and picking her favorite roses while allowing them to still see and smell them. Apparently such actions are good for the human soul. remember she complained about them, the humans, said they were becoming ruder over time, less in awe of the beauty of nature, more entitled, more unkind. That's why she wants an army to protect her flowers? I don't know. I can't imagine the same woman coming here and threatening to destroy our sphere,

just so she could build an army for such a small problem. She's not herself. My father was scared when I spoke with him he doesn't get scared cash I've never met a human but I can't imagine I'd ever want to fight them maybe you want to have to maybe she plans to use you as organic pesticide bug zapping I don't know I just need you to agree to this for me cash I'm your friend remember what if I can't do this don't take this the wrong way. But if you refuse, then I'll make you. I thought we were friends. We are, cash. We are. We're mates. But this is what friends do. Friends make sacrifices.

Oh, Nani, there you are you. Oh, Nani, there you are. Okay. Am I in trouble? Oh, I know what this is about. Look, I can explain, Mac. I didn't know that you actually use your toothbrush. That spot on the floor was driving me nuts, and I needed something to scrub it. Ah, you're good. Do I look like I brush my teeth? Wasted time. Am I right or am I right? No, you're not right. Okay. Nani, I'm not worried about where you came from. Whatever it is that brought you here? I'm just thankful for it. You don't feel like an addition to our little crew. You feel like a missing piece that's suddenly been filled.

Couldn't agree more. But I shouldn't have disregarded your curiosity. It makes sense to want to know who you were and what brought you here. So I think we can devote some time to that if you're okay with it. I'm not super worried about it, but I do like solving a good mystery. I am confident of this. Well, good. To start, I just wanted to ask you, and I know this is a long shot. Do you have any idea why this map was in the car you showed up in? Why it has your handwriting, as well as the old attendants.

No, I woke up behind that counter, just like you. I figured as much. Had to ask. Why on earth would Cash do that to you? Why would she do that, Tand? I don't know, Mack. I'm sure she had her reasons, but... Until we see her again, we likely won't know what those reasons are. I hate waiting. I know you do. But we might be able to figure something out.

I've been pouring over this map. There's lots of interesting things to notice here. You and the old attendant covered a lot of road. Not sure how. The Skylarks have enough fuel for some stops and backtracking, but not enough for the amount of traveling I see here. I don't think it's beyond me to siphon fuel from another traveler's car. I could totally see you doing that.

doing that? There's something here that jolted my memory. When Nico Valerie visited, remember Mac, I told you about the cave. And I'll really want to go down there, but old Tendi was pretty worried about the elevator. Thought it could break and we could get stuck down there. New Tendi is pretty confident it won't. Anyways, that cave is notated here on the map, and it's in your handwriting, Nani. What's in the cave?

Why did I mark it on the map? The cave is fascinating, Nani. It's massive. It's essentially a repository of travelers' messages. A sign there described it as the home of humanity's epilogues, filled with whispers left behind for others to hear. That's fascinating. I thought I heard your voice down there. It was just for a moment, and I dismissed it because it didn't make sense at the time.

But if you were already on the astral plane before arriving at the station, it would make sense that you'd leave a whisper. What did it say? I can't remember. Something about waiting a million years. About being sorry that you weren't going to be there for someone. That's all you can remember? Yeah.

There has to be millions of whispers down there. But yours found me. It wanted me to hear. That doesn't make sense. Yet. Mack, Nani, we should go down there and listen. We could try to find it again. Should we answer it?

We should answer it. I'm going to answer it. Just let it go to voicemail. No, not while our friends are out there. Good point. Mack speaking. You're on speakerphone. Hello, Mac.

This is a traveler. Oh, hi, Doug. Hello. I mean, this isn't Doug. Anyways, I think you should come to the sphere of Doug. There's a robot here named Cash, I think. And she doesn't want you to know. But I kind of feel.

Like maybe she could be in big trouble. What kind of trouble? She's being unreasonable. I've said too much already. You sure as hell haven't. Spit it out, Doug. What's going on? My name isn't Doug. I go by Jeremy now.

I mean, Bob, the traveler. I mean, I gotta go. Don't you dare hang up, KB. Toyboy. God dare it. Robo girl. What do we do, Tend? We gotta get there. No.

No, we're not going anywhere. Jeremy said Cash didn't want him to call. We're going to honor that. Besides, the plane isn't here. We got a car, Tendi. Let me go. I said no, Mack, and I mean it. It would take forever in Driston's car. I mean, my car.

Everything's going to be okay. I don't feel good about this. I know, Mac, and I understand. Please trust me. But what if... Mac, Tendie's... Right. We need to stay the course. Okay. All right. Stay in the course. Time to get back to work.

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Eaten by wolves in space. There's a pocket dimension in the deep breeze. This is the stupidest dystopia we've ever been to. What the hell is that? Because you're having a cigarette in 415 million BC? Where are we? Space. Can you narrow that down?

The bad part? Ava. Yeah, that didn't work at all. At the nexus of all things, there is a diner. Look for Midnight Burger on your favorite podcasting app, or just go to we open at 6.com. Sips soda loudly, man eats popcorn like a vacuum cleaner. Another theater goer hits him in the head with the mallet while the other strangles him. Silence, please, it's a lot more fun and safe to enjoy the show when everyone is considerate.

Why do you show this every time? No one else is even here. else is even here. Our feature presentation, finally. Oh, come on. Please, I just want the movie to play. Oh, Linus. Cash, how are you? Don't worry about how I'm speaking to you.

Just listen to me. Cash, where are you? You'll never find me. So don't even bother. Cash, right next door to the theater he's in. He can find us. He doesn't know that, Jeremy. Radio Shack Doug, is the camera working yet?

Almost yellow to yellow. And there, we have eyes on him. How did you find me here? I remember you telling me that this was where you'd come. When you needed to do some thinking, you said movies relaxed you. You remembered that. Alainis, I know that you're hurting. I know that you think you're going to be freed from the pain

by doing something unspeakable, but it's not true. You don't know what you're talking. talking about, Cash. You don't understand. Then explain it to me. Help me to understand. Maybe I can help you. Oh, you can, Cash. You can. You owe it to me. What do you mean owe it to you? My soul... My father was so proud of me for the very first time. I felt like a true son of Hephistus. I'd created artificial intelligence.

At least that's what he thought. I'd found a way to save our sphere from the dreaded so chillicue. But then word came to us. She was using you to wage war against the leader of the astral plane. But when the time was right for you to engage in battle against the prime mover, you ran. I was not created to wage war. You were created to do whatever in the hell I told you to. I made you, you disappointment.

I exist to support the attendant of Desert Skies in... You exist to do no such thing. You're not even a proper robot. You are so much more than that. I don't know what I am, and I don't care. You said friends make sacrifices. Make one. You don't have to absorb my soul. You have a choice. My father hates me. Because of you, Cash, I've been practically disowned.

He stopped speaking to me, started giving me jobs unfit for a being of my status. So I left and I'll never go back. And that's your fault. You're no friend of mine. I saw him, you know. And why should I care? After we completed the new highway, the prime mover brought me to your father. They crafted a new frame for me, he and your sister. Grand! No more laser arms, then.

You probably wish you had them now. No, no laser arms. Many new features, but nothing meant for harm. Foolish. No. Even if I were still outfitted with weapons, I would never use them to hurt you. You're still my friend. How?

How can you save you? that. Not easily. You've done horrible things, Alina, unspeakable things, but you do them of pain. And we have an opportunity to find a better way. Now that your device is broken. It's not broken, Cash. I have it right here.

Good is new. Better even. Oh no. You said the device was broken, Cash. It was. I'm assuming someone gave him the parts needed to fix it. I thought he was a traveler. He said he was trying to fix his VCR.

Cash, are you still there? Quiet, guys. I'm still here, Olenus. I'm just thinking... You really consider yourself my friend, Cash. I do. I told you I saw your father. He misses you, Olinus.

As do your siblings. Despite everything, they love you. I know your father stopped speaking with you. you he regretted the mean things he said but I also know he loves you I've done horrible things cash I know I know but it's not too late to change we can talk to the prime mover we can find a way to fix this we can find a way to fix everything is that true maybe you're right maybe you're not I need to think about it.

Now, are you sure you don't want Betty to go ahead and scout out the theater? She could do it real quick. Under no circumstances. This son of Hephaestus is incredibly dangerous. I know your sister is only projecting here, but I can't be certain that means she'd be out of danger. There's still so much that we don't understand. I can be sneaky, can't I, Greg?

Yeah, you sure can, but we're not risking it. So Chilicue says you'd be at risk, then that's that. Oh, but I want to help. And we appreciate your willingness to do so, sincerely. So Chilicue is right. We can handle this. Stay here. Have the plane prepped in ready.

As soon as we've found cash, we'll return. Okay, we'll be ready. If you see the one who calls himself grim, don't hesitate to leave without us. Don't even talk like that. We must be prepared for any outcome. Good luck. According to the siblings, the theaters are at the far side of the mall.

His father said that his obsession with humans began with the globe theater, live performances of Willie Sharkspeer plays. Shakespeare. But his sister said he'd spoken with her about the cinema. I'll take the globe, you take the cinema. He should be harmless now. There's no way he's already rebuilt that. device. If I don't find the boy or cash at the globe, I'll head directly to the cinema.

Be careful, Corson. And thank you for your help. Thank you, Zochel. I wish it were under better circumstances, but in a way, I've enjoyed this little adventure of ours. As have I. It's nothing compared to settlers of Corson, but exciting nonetheless. I wouldn't know, but after this is over, I would love to find out You'll play a game with me I'll play two Deal come along Time is of the essence

What's he doing now Doug He's still sitting there Cash I can see the device in the seat next to him Looks like one of the starlight laser tag blasters We carry a cabie toy Just a little bigger Let me know if he goes for it Who knows what's going through his mind right now

Do you think he knows we're here? I don't think so, but I don't know. We'll keep an eye on him, and at the first sign that he's going to leave, we can run through the exit there. Listen, if something happens to me, run out of the theater without me. Don't hesitate. Promise me. Promise. Oh, Amos, it's been a while. What are you thinking?

In my existence, I don't think I've ever had someone I could truly. trust. Cash, I know you're not just here for me. You're here to protect your friends back at the station. I'm sure Corson told you of my intentions. If you're that loyal to them, then perhaps you're a friend worth having. Do you mean what you say? You'll really help me. You have my word, Alinas. I just wanted to know what it felt like to be alive. I know, and I'm sorry, but I think maybe having a friend, a true friend, is a little like that. My device is in the seat next to me. You'll find it in the middle of the fourth row. I'm not bringing it with me. I promise. You, you may destroy it.

Good, meet you in the lobby of the theater. Okay. I'm coming out. Look, he's standing up. He's not grabbing the device. I think he's telling the truth. I think we did it. What's you doing here? What, what, what's happening? Look at the screen, Cash. No, no, no.

No, no. What is she doing here? You lied to me, Cash. This was all just a trick. Clever. So Chilicu, please. Leave. Everything is quiet, Cash. You have no idea who you're dealing with. Stay where you are until I've finished this. But you don't understand. Oh, but I do. Stealing human souls as if they were his own.

So Chilicu, you are such a hypocrite. you all are I'm not proud of what I've done but how is it any different than what happens all the time at that station every time one of those burritos is consumed someone is doing exactly the same as I albeit in a smaller way

those burritos as strange as they are do not expend entire souls they're ever replenished they make the fools who try to return immortal gives them some modicum of purpose. What you do is grotesque. You are grotesque. So chill if you please.

You speak of grotesque after what you were willing to do. To those humans, using them for your own purposes, enslaving them. I was under the influence of my sister. Your sister, now she was a worthy opponent, a warrior. unlike any that's ever existed the way she used you all you like to pretend she was controlling you but but we both know that's not true she just took the darkness that was already inside of you and she exploited it brilliant really I don't know what you're talking about oh come now they're disrespecting my flowers trampling

them, shoving their faces into them. I thought the whole point was for them to stop and smell the roses, so Chilicule. I may have grown a distaste for them, but not enough to take them against their will. Maybe not, but close enough, just like she exploited Doug's need for friends, more friends' desire for worship, Kitas need a fish-feetor. She tricked you all because you're weak, just like me. We're not different. We're all willing to do terrible, unspeakable things to achieve our desires.

We're not the same. My sister is more powerful than you know. I'm supposed to believe your sister, the one you, the sphere mover, were able to banish to the future. to banish to the physical plane is so powerful. Like I said, you're weak. All of this started with you. All of this because you couldn't handle

a little criticism from your father. You have no idea what you're talking about. So Chilicu really, no idea in the slightest my father's cruel. And you are crueler. So Chilicue, no. If it hadn't been for you, my sister would still be here. If it hadn't been for you, we'd never have destroyed the highway,

subjected travelers to bondage and servitude. We would never have tarnished our reputations, never have turned against the prime mover. I didn't make you do any of that. I was just the match that lit the fire under the frailty of our ruling class. I should remove you from existence. Why haven't you? Because you're as weak as I said.

Because to do so would be to free you of the coming consequences. You'd see me punished. I would see you pay. Again, Zochilicu. How do you not see it? Look at what you've done. Forson, thank goodness you're here. Cash, my dear.

Are you all right? I'm fine, but Corson. Olinas is in the next theater. Zocilicu is in there with him. I almost got through to him. I did get through to him. He was going to surrender. I told her to stop.

She won't listen, Corson. He has the device. He has the device. How did he repair it so quickly? Never mind that, Corson. What do we do? Stay here. No, Corson.

Don't go in there. I'm afraid I have no choice. How is that fair? Tell me, how is that just? Oh well, I'm done trying to explain what you should so clearly have understood already. All on your own. So Chilicue, I really should thank you. Thank you for reminding me just how worthless I really am.

You've made your point. Shame. Cash really had me convinced for a moment that there could be another way. another way. But there isn't, is there? I'm not going to enjoy what I have to do to her, but I am going to enjoy this. Hold it still. The device. But it was destroyed. A little broken, maybe, but not destroyed. It has been improved. More portable, much smaller warm-up time needed. Goddarr. You said you were trying to fix an ECR. Put it down, boy.

Boy, really? Oh well, I'm glad you're here, Corson. You were very rude last time we met. But your minor damage to my last version of this bad boy only led to its improvement. Who should I absorb first? Does it matter? Such a delightful decision to ponder.

You don't have to make a decision. Take me. I mean, I'm going to take both of you, but yes, you first. The patroness of me. life and death with that kind of power. No. Take me.

Imagine what you could do with this soul. Imagine how much havoc you could wreak if you had this much power coursing through your veins. Ha, that was adorable. Really, it's a theater coursin. Not a garden. Not even enough humidity to ruin your hair. But let me ask you. Why do you think I would want to wreak havoc, Corson?

What do you think I am? I'm not a monster. I don't want to do more damage than I have to. I just need that girl's soul. So Chilicule, don't sacrifice yourself. You're so much more powerful than me. He can't have that. He'll be unstoppable.

And Cash won't stand a chance. No one will be able to protect her. Why don't you just remove him from existence or banish him to the physical plane? Oh, shut up. Enough talking. The physical plane. That's it. The physical plane?

Banish me. Your cruelty really knows no bounds, does it? Why not just remove me from existence? I refuse to remove you from existence, and I won't banish you, Olinus. After my sister, I will never do that to another soul, no matter how dangerous they are. Save for one.

And it's not you. Corson, the exits behind you. Get ready to run. So, Chilicue, don't let him. I'm not letting him do anything. Goodbye, Corson. Run. Run.

I'm coming, Cici. Where did she go? I'm coming, Cici. She, she's banished herself to the physical plane. She won't be able to come back. You son of a bitch. Why would she banish? herself with her powers nothing would have stood between me and cash why would she do that it's

like you said friends make sacrifices what are you doing cash put me down at last in my grasp you have nowhere to run now cash i'm not running hold on corson hold on where are you taking me Help, no, no! No! Oh, yes. New features. Oh well. We could have been friends, Cash.

That would have been nice. Instead, change of plans. If I can't have any friends, then why should you? Greetings, Traveler. This is Jared Carter. I wrote, produced, and performed every character for this episode. The show is executive produced by the Benevolent, Never Malevolent, Michael Freiburg. Desert Skies will return with Chapter 20.

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