Suddenly, the hum changed to a jagged screech. ERROR: SOURCE TRUNCATED. AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED.
As he initiated the transfer, the progress bar appeared. It didn't move in percentages. It moved in memories. downlaod.exe
He didn't hesitate. He watched his own life dissolve into code, replaced by the collective knowledge of a fallen world. The progress bar hit 100%. Suddenly, the hum changed to a jagged screech