Using the intercom, you ask Akie to make them wait until you signal that you're ready. It's important to put them in their place. They've come to see you, and your time is more valuable.
Closing the link with a tap, you feel an odd tingle in your finger. You want to dismiss it as static electricity. But, it doesn't dissipate, instead it intensifies. The pins and needles rising up your arm, even as it freezes in place. Half withdrawn from the button. You try to reach forward, needing to summon help. You glare at the immobile hand unable to will it into motion.
Mortified that you need to call out, that even the intercom is beyond your abilities. You find your throat is clenched, a soft whimpering call for help, is all you can manage. It's not loud enough to be heard within the room, let alone through your sturdy door.
- - - - -
Despite this, Akie walks into your office. Part of you filling with relief, another part still outraged at her appearance without an invitation.
She walks over amusement on her face. She takes in your frozen form.
"I think I prefer you like this..."
She sniffs cautiously at the tea she delivered, before carefully prying it from your hands.
"Consider this part of the restructuring. Your name no longer integral to the company, and your position as figurehead for the timid Nick Norton. Akie moves your frozen arms easily. Without any strength, they just remain where she leaves them. I think we need a spokesmodel for Nick's Nanites. Certainly, you can attest you have used them yourself."
You can even wail your frustration, only a certain rasping to your breathing is all the outrage you can express.
"We need a flexible model to show the range of features the nanites can deliver."
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