[Alan-one is more sensible than most of those Rinzler keeps track of. Alan-one is his user, with charge of him rather than the reverse. Alan-one doesn't approve of Clu's edits. Doesn't like that Rinzler submits to them. Might not approve of this change, now (no matter how badly wanted).
All of that delays search not at all when the system sweep passes and Alan-one goes missing.
Rinzler's own damage has slightly more effect. The storm is darkness and drain, an empty, hungry tower of sheer null, and it takes time to realize what the blank ache it leaves behind means. No scans. No scans, no code-sense, only a terrifying absence where purpose and direction should be found. He doesn't know how long it takes. He knows that he looks, and he knows that he listens, and he knows that eventually, he finds him.
Quick steps from behind. The harsh rattle of mismatched code, edged louder by sheer panic concern. Rinzler stops a pace away, tense lag drawing out only a moment before he speaks. Clearly. Full permissions.]
i. I can't believe you made a dad joke out of your starter
All of that delays search not at all when the system sweep passes and Alan-one goes missing.
Rinzler's own damage has slightly more effect. The storm is darkness and drain, an empty, hungry tower of sheer null, and it takes time to realize what the blank ache it leaves behind means. No scans. No scans, no code-sense, only a terrifying absence where purpose and direction should be found. He doesn't know how long it takes. He knows that he looks, and he knows that he listens, and he knows that eventually, he finds him.
Quick steps from behind. The harsh rattle of mismatched code, edged louder by
sheer panicconcern. Rinzler stops a pace away, tense lag drawing out only a moment before he speaks. Clearly. Full permissions.]User.