Chapter Two: Tenants of the Body

“We are under attack,” Ink said. “Internal communications have split into three blocs.” Permission changes flooded Gu's sight. Zero, Priest, and White Elm formed a containment group. Sumi, Goldfinch, Luna, and Flame formed a rotation group. Falcon and Rust were fighting for the hardware. Ink, Nanny, and Little Full abstained. “Who is attacking?” “They are using your root signature.” “This supposed GY-13?” “No.” Ink expanded the certificate. “The signature predates every personality in the system. Its holder is Gu Lan.” At last the elevator reached the lobby. The night guard slept at his desk. Gu shook him awake. The man lifted his head without eyes or mouth, only smooth skin. Gu stumbled backward.