[Mekatra]

Engel hesitated, running possible scenarios based on what he had observed of Seven. "Once I grant you knowledge of the code, it is not possible for me to control what you do with it. I do not grant my permission to be shut down for non-emergency situations, but my permission is not required for the code to function." The android appeared to be stalling. "I have a few safeguards against possible sabotage, please do not attempt to bypass them."

With that he opened a compartment on his abdomen just above where a belly button would normally be, and withdrew a small plastic card. Kastos had apparently written the code on the back on an expired access key card in permanent marker.
"0226E-N-G-E-L" and "Recover 0226E-N-G-E-L" Kastos's handwriting was small, blocky and precise.

"I believe that will be my final code, since there should be no further versions of my software. Please, once again I must request, do not alter my code. I know my data is not of importance to you, but I do not wish to lose the data I have collected in my memory. I do not want to forget what I have learned." Without facial expressions or voice inflection changes, the plea seemed simultaneously oddly hollow and terrifyingly close to an actual emotional appeal.