[The words mean nothing to him in a string like that, although he can puzzle out individual words. An automaton, then? One that somehow speaks instead of moves?
It's confusing, but also, the machine doesn't seem actively harmful, yet. And he is a reporter. He should be able to find out a little, even if he feels somewhat odd, talking to a machine.]
What does a- system administrator do?
[The first question he can think of, and possibly one that will only lead to more words he doesn't understand, but it's a place to start, at least.
There's also a question that worries him, although he'd be surprised to get an honest answer.]
You aren't wielding any manner of heat ray, are you?
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It's confusing, but also, the machine doesn't seem actively harmful, yet. And he is a reporter. He should be able to find out a little, even if he feels somewhat odd, talking to a machine.]
What does a- system administrator do?
[The first question he can think of, and possibly one that will only lead to more words he doesn't understand, but it's a place to start, at least.
There's also a question that worries him, although he'd be surprised to get an honest answer.]
You aren't wielding any manner of heat ray, are you?