"What?" Ankita said with derision, instinctively dismissing a fairly valid suggestion. In fact it made her feel foolish for not trying already. She opened up the messages and stared at the screen, "what would I write?"

"It seems computer generated, so try a command. Maybe just 'update' or something like that?" Mei offered, coming closer to watch over Ankita's shoulder as she sent the message exactly as suggested. The reply was instant.

'Criteria 3 of 4 // Begins: 5.25 hours // Duration: 24 hours // Criteria: In public'

It actually worked. Ankita felt like an idiot, but her expression was hard to read as her surprise was blended with the...