C182 STEM

Suddenly, a muffled metallic sound echoed.

"I've made a discovery. May I share it?"

Gray's eyes darted around the room with heightened alertness. "Who's there?"

"I am STEM, the system assisting you with bodily control," the voice replied.

Gray's mind reeled in confusion.

What in the world?

Inside me?

"Fear not," the voice soothed.

Trembling, Gray blurted out, "You've got to be joking