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stages,

consistent low level emotion and emotional

volatility,

these symptoms will worsen.

In stage four, acute behavioral chaos,

you will no longer function as a productive

member of the collective.

And your doctor will prescribe containment

at the den.

Where you will be provided with electro

restraint,

emotional suppression,

and a pain

-free death scenario.

If you have questions about your condition,

notify your doctor or health and safety

official for immediate attention.

And remember, a cure is right around the

corner.

Hello Silas.

Hello Nia.

Nia,

I read your article on the Harlow nine probe.

I was wondering if you' could look over my

impressions.

But you're speculative non

-fiction.

I switched with Leonard.

Why?

I felt like a change.

There's a staff meeting tomorrow afternoon.

Why don't I review your work then?

I'd really appreciate your input at this

early stage. If it's not too much trouble.

This isn't what I described.

Isn't it?

-Harlow nine is a lander not an orbiter.

Where's its robotic arm?

Are those for a feature?

-Yes.

I thought you were speculative non

-fiction.

I switched with Leonard.

One more thing.

The eleos landing was made on a flat surface.

The way you've drawn it, it looks almost

mountainous.

Is there anything else i can help you with,

Silas?

Thank you for your feedback.

You're welcome.

It's this vastness,

inaccessibility, symmetry,

and the permanence of the night sky

that made it a natural topic for

philosophers pursuing

the understanding of ultimate reality.

It's this vastness,

inaccessibility, symmetry...

...and permanence of the night sky

that made it a natural topic for

philosophers...

At atmos our past is not a relic we should

leave behind.

But a living creation,

something to be handled.

The work we do at atmos is that which links

our present.

I'm so sorry.

You dropped these.

Thank you.

It's about time you all knew. Last week I...

Tested positive for s.O.S.

I'm stage one. I'm taking inhibitors.

-There is no evidence that the bug is contagious.

However, if it makes you feel more

comfortable,

I'll wear a face mask from now on.

Silas, I'm very sorry.

How long do you have?

It's difficult to say.

Is this why you stopped doing speculative non

-fiction?

I don't know, Rachel.

Possibly.

-I think a face mask is a little extreme.

Although I don't think he should sit with

us anymore.

And you should have your own mug.

Do you all agree?

We cured cancer. We cured the common cold.

We can cure s.O.S. You're going to live, pal.

Thank you all.

This has to stop.

If it continues I'll be forced to report you.

Do you understand?

You have the bug. Don't you?

I'm clean.

The day that man jumped of the building...

...you saw his body out the window, you...

...you looked...

Affected.

-There have been other times, too.

I've been watching you.

The way you look at the world, the way you

experience things.

I'm clean.

It's different.

What you are going through must be very

difficult.

If you were clean, this conversation

wouldn't even be taking place.

You'd have reported me already.

Am I right?

Goodnight, Silas.

Good morning, Silas.

Good morning, Nia.

And finally, the Harlow landing.

Nia, do you have any more notes for me?

No. Your changes work well. Thank you.

Onto the next article then. Zoe?

These are my impressions of the hot flow

anomaly

on the planet bl4. The visible bioshock

goodnight, Nia.

Goodnight, Rachel.

Your bruise went away.

You noticed that?

I've had the bug a year and three months.

I didn't want to go to the doctor. I just

sort of knew.

You know there is really nothing any...

...anyone could do to help.

And I'm scared of the meds and then...

Doesn't seem fair at first.

Right?

You know I could live

- i could live with it.

But every day was different and that was

the hardest part.

Every single time i thought I knew

something or learned anything I...

...didn't.

And I felt this guilt every time i wanted

to go back to normal.

Like I shouldn't want that.

Every day I am practicing unbearable discipline and self

-control.

You realize what would happen if anyone saw

us, in here, right now?

We'd go straight to the den. It's a death

sentence.

One of my neighbors missed two doctor's

appointments.

I haven't seen him in six weeks.

We can't do this again.

It can't happen, you know that.

-We just...

We just have to hold out for the cure.

Will you stay in here with me a little

longer?

-Are you ok?

-Yeah.

I need to go.

Nia, are you staying late again tonight?

I'm not sure.

I wish I had your kind of work ethic.

I received a message from Zoe.

On her way to work this morning she

received a conception duty summons.

Could one of the illustrators present for

her in the staff meeting?

I'll do it. I'll be glad to.

-Good night, Nia.

-Good night, Kate.

They may simply be labeled as dualist.

Two subject concepts and materialist one

subject concepts.

The way you've been looking at me...

I can't help it.

I can feel it.

What does it feel like?

It feels wrong.

No, no. No.

It's not wrong. It's completely right. This

feels...

...completely right.

I'm scared.

Im so scared.

Me too.

Hello, Leonard.

Silas.

I didn't expect to see you here this late.

Have you thought about killing yourself?

No, that's not until stage three.

Why is Nia's interface on?

Have you been snooping again, Silas?

Excuse me?

A month ago, health and safety saw you on Nia's interface after

-hours.

I was told to keep an eye on you.

Is there something you want to tell me?

As the manager here at atmos,

one of my duties is to maintain the safety

and welfare of the team.

Therefore, if I believe that someone on the

team is in danger,

or involved in an activity that is unsafe,

I'd report him, or her,

Unless, of course, the activity were to stop.

Does that make sense to you?

Yes.

Good.

Shall we get out of here, Silas?

-Goodnight.

-Goodnight, Nia.

He knows.

What are we going to do?

We have to stay away from each other.

I can't...

...stay away from you. I can't...

...not be around you.

Not in that office. Not when I see you

everyday. It's impossible.

I thought about it. The best thing is for

me to leave atmos.

Get a job somewhere else.

It's like you said...

That's all we should be thinking about.

Nia...

Have you received a conception duty summons?

Let's work together to populate the

collective.

Insemination is quick and solitary,

and during gestation you'll be supporting

and growing the collective.

If you received a summons please...

Are you sure this is what you want?

I'm sure.

-Positions at atmos are highly coveted.

Because of my diagnosis, i think a work

environment

where I interact less with others would be

better.

For everyones benefit.

That's a very responsible attitude.

Oh Nia...

...meet Dominic, our new illustrator.

Dominic, this is Nia, she works in text.

You'll be interpreting her words.

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