I would be really happy if I could get my hands on some books on agriculture.

  A book about hunting, or cooking.

  Something practical, nothing as distant as the operation of a bottle filling machine.

  [Why are we sitting in the dark, Drop?]

  Adam

  [This is quite simple: because the power plants that supply this building are not operating.]

  Drop Database

  [And why aren't we using the solar collectors on the roof?]

  Adam

  [If we had any, wouldn't the lights be on?]

  Drop Database

  [Not necessarily. A fuse may be blowed or they could be damaged.]

  Adam

  [What makes you so sure we have any?]

  Drop Database

  [I saw it in the financial statements. May 3, 2033 Repair of solar panels.]

  Adam

  This facility has solar and I didn't even noticed?

  Now is the time to put his knowledge to the test.

  Although I didn't get him a proper book on electrical engineering.

  But I'm sure he'd figure something out.

  [Then I assign you to restore the power.]

  Drop Database

  The boy ran upstairs to start his investigation, which gave me time to think.

  2033! What? That means I travelled 15 years into the future.

  How long has the apocalypse already lasted?

  When did it start?

  I thought nothing could ever knock me down.

  But the loss of time, and thus loss of knowledge shattered me.

  I do not know which countries exist nor which wars have been fought.

  I do not know what technology exists and what enemies I can expect.

  It's ironic that I thought this was a state-of-the-art factory.

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  In this moment of desperation, Eve approached me.

  She placed her hand on my shoulder

  [Is everything all right, DB?]

  Eve

  [Yeah, yeah everything's great, I just sort of lost the track of time.]

  Drop Database

  [It is the year 2041. The apocalypse started five years ago. I know you're confused, but there isn't anything we couldn't accomplish together.]

  Eve

  [You always talk about us, but I don't even know you.]

  Drop Database

  [Look, I call myself Eve because I'm the second Adam is the first.]

  Eve

  [That doesn't make any sense! Adam is clearly younger.]

  Drop Database

  [Yes, but only in his physical body.]

  Eve

  [Tell me who you are! What is this whole upload-download thing about!]

  Drop Database

  [I don't think you're ready. I'd be happy to tell you. But I don't want to hurt you. I just want what's best for you.]

  Eve

  Now she just sounds like a mother.

  Maybe I'm really not ready. Maybe I should calm down.