The model sashayed her way backstage to return a moment later with the next item. The potential bidders scanned their handhelds for detailed information, and the auctioneer continued, his smile growing bigger by the moment.

“Our next item is a useful piece of hardware for those of you interested in technametrics. This A9 hub enables the direct link between a 2D code modulator and the formation of a robotics AI.”

Sprite stopped her attempts to penetrate the crowd. Turning to listen, she cocked her head, intrigued.

“Rumor has it, there has even been testing of a potential direction bio feed.”