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The DeciBot at the edge of the stage now. It stops. It tilts its head — a polite tilt, head-of-state delivering condolences.
- DECIBOTMr. Cruz. Mr. Cruz-Pappageorge.
- DECIBOTI represent DeciCorp Global Entertainment Solutions, Acquisition and Recovery Division.
- DECIBOTI am required to inform you that you are in violation of Sound Licensing Act §847(b) and that I have been authorized to recover the instrument in your possession and to detain you for processing in our 2261 facility.
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The crowd, hearing this. Half of them think it's a bit. Half of them are starting to register that something is wrong. Phones are still up. Cam, in the front row, frowning.
- CAM(quiet, to the host)…Yo. Is this part of their thing?
- HOST…I don't think so, dude.
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The DeciBot reaches into its leather folio. Produces a printed writ. Holds it up.
- DECIBOTI am served. You are served. Please remit the instrument and proceed with me to a waiting transport.
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Jesse, into the mic, voice level. He has decided.
- JESSEThis song is called "Automated."
- JESSEIt's the one we never play.
- JESSEIt's about the people who tried to take it from us.
- JESSEOne —
- JESSETwo —
- JESSETHREE —