A Caring Panopticon

Patient 52 was signalling for assistance. HACAS spun off an attention sub-network. Engaging speakers… “Good morning, Heather!”

Different Rivers, Same Bridge

“Oh, this is wonderful!” Anne beamed at the two children playing in the middle of the floor. “He’s never had someone meet him where he is like this!”

Finally, The Perfect Size

“Bella?” Ms Winters said from the doorway. “There’s a couple here looking to adopt you.” “They won’t…”

The Invisible Undergrad

Hanna, student support counsellor, looked up as her door opened and smiled at the hula hoop levitating at shoulder height. “Oh, hello Greg! How are you today?”

Let Me Just Slip Into Something A Little More Space-Worthy

“Dr Wiggins?” “Carla, please.” She said carelessly, looking up from her starship prep. “You’re the witness, right? From the record office.” “Ah, actually…”