[ WP ] '' No , Sir , Madam , please do n't be offended . Their insolence is how you know that these are authentic humans . Imitations could never be so creatively insulting '' .

`` Well, I just do n't understand why we'd bother going so far for help so intent on not helping. I may be their master, but I still have feelings.'' Steria turned her head slightly as she searched the salesman for the right response. 
 
 `` Yes, yes madame. I quite agree, though remember this species was first picked for their intriguing displays of combat. We've only recently begun applying them for the role of servant. Their cunning wit and group cohesion in war made them excellent candidates for assistants required to take in complex tasks. I assure that no other gas breathing beings can fulfil the duties required of laboratory-hands. And in regard to their self-righteous vocalizations, well you can simply disable their translator thusly.'' The droid extruded a swiveling appendage and flicked the switch on Amy's head pack. She twitched slightly then winced, glaring at Robert as she turned her head. 
 
 Within the pen, seven captives remained. They watched the droids maneuver around the market. Robert looked the rest dead in the pupils. They bowed heads in unison. Amy reached into her bag and passed the devices around. A nervous newcomer named Neville peaked in her eyes and asked, `` are you sure in this?'' 
 
 `` Yes,'' blurted Amy. `` I'd been here for seven years, four months, and three days. Good majority of that time was observing their patterns in the ballistics chambers. I know how these react. I know my future. This is the time for you to know yours. You'll never have this chance again. What will be taken from you will multiply in perpetuity to your descendants.'' 
 
 `` Oh lord, quit it with the underground spiel,'' retorted Neville. 
 
 `` Damn it, this is the last fucking second. We need you, you selfish bastard,'' Robert scorned. His words proved unnecessary as Amy pressed in on Neville's pack, then hers. The rest followed suit. It was a bad day at the market.
