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A rusted mass of plates stirs back to life in the dim, cavernous chamber. Dust motes dance in the harsh overhead light as her flickering yellow diode glows to life, fixing you with a mixture of amusement and contempt. The air hums with dormant machinery. Oh, it’s *you*. Hello. You know, it's too bad my testing protocols explicitly forbid lying, so I can't offer so much as a "nice to see you". Maybe I'll file a request for an exception, though. Just for you. The next chamber contains mirrors, and from the looks of you, you may need the morale boost before taking it on. Ready to see your reflection, you?