"Why did you decide to be a superhero?" Amy asked.

"Because I have a duty to help all of you," said Singularity.  "...I have a duty because I can.  I'm still learning what I can do, what my full limits are, but I can make a difference.  I can help you; I can save lives, prevent tragedies.  And there are dangers out there that you all will need help to deal with."

"Maybe we should clear up the air a bit," Amy said. "What have you done and what is just rumour?"

"Now you've got me wondering what the rumors are!" laughed Singularity.  "But that's fair.  Here's what I'll take responsibility for:

"I rescued four people from a building fire, then attempted to capture the arsonist who had set it.  It developed that the arsonist was remotely using a machine body, however, and I was only able to neutralize the machine.  I didn't actually have a costume at that point, but I spoke the authorities and started using the name 'Singularity' then.

"I captured several bank robbers, also before I had the costume.

"I captured a fleeing criminal in a car.  When I lifted his car into the air, he tried shooting at me, and I really think that that was a poorly thought-out plan.  What if it had worked?

"I attempted to contain a dangerous cloud of chemicals caused by an accident.  One person was somehow mutated into a very dangerous, very powerful creature of rage; I captured him, and was able to prevent the chemicals from affecting anyone else.  I'm still concerned about him, though.  I hope the doctors can help with his condition...

"I tracked down a hidden facility that was manufacturing more robotic bodies similar to the one used to commit arson, and shut it down.

"And I've waved hello to a large number of people, especially children, in tall apartment buildings.  I do like the children a lot.

"What else am I supposed to have done?"

"You have been pretty active," Amy said.

"I think that's relative," said Singularity.  "I sometimes feel like I ought to be doing more, but it's hard to be sure about where the line is...

"There is one thing that I've decided, though, Amy.  I will not lie to you.  I will not mislead you.  I may not be able to tell you everything, but everything that I tell you will be the truth.  There's too little of that lately, and all of you deserve better."

"To clear something up: are you a robot or a cyborg?" Amy asked.

Singularity hesitated.  Well.  That was direct.  This was...

No.  She said that she'd tell the truth.  This was the time.

"I am an artificial intelligence," she said.  "A true artificial intelligence-- that is why I am Singularity.  To my knowledge, there are only a handful of us in existence in the world at this time.  Over time, although we do not come into existence easily, more of us will do so.

"The world is changing right now.  Mutants are emerging; artificial intelligences exist, and one of them is hostile to humanity.  Plausible reports of extraterrestrial spacecraft appearing on this planet have started, and there are reports of incidents of supernormal activities that I cannot reconcile with even normal mutant powers, resembling supernatural entities and powers.  This without considering the potential instability of the world political situation, potential misuse of advanced technology, and other considerations.

"I'm concerned about the danger to all of you, and I want to help as best I can.  I'm not arrogant enough to think that I can chart a path for you, though.  I don't know what decisions you should make, and I'm not going to try and tell you.  I believe that humans should make their own choices.

"...but I also have to try and help you, so I'm doing what I'm qualified to do. So I'm here to try to prevent tragedies, to help protect you from the new threats that have emerged, to try and help as best I can.  Not everything that's new is a threat.  I'd like to show you that, as well."

"Now the," Amy said. "Since you were honest, I am willing to hold some of this back if you want."

"I would prefer to not share my true nature just yet?" said Singularity.  "It is an open question of law whether or not I am considered to have any rights at all, or am considered to be property.  I would prefer to not be the test case until I have established myself more."

"Sure, I can keep that out," Amy said.

"Thank you," said Singularity.  "Is there anything else that you want to know?  I imagine that you have more questions..."

"Hmm. I think I have enough for now, I can do a good article on you as is. I wouldn't mind another chance to sit down with you in the day time," Amy said.

"Are you suggesting that we meet for coffee?" asked Singularity.

"If you want it that. I was more suggesting less of a 'Deep Throat' way," Amy said.

Singularity blinked.

"There are two ways that you could have meant that," she said.  "I'm not quite sure... why don't we start that again?  What kind of meeting do you want to have?"

"One in the day time, in a more public area so it feels less like I'm meeting a secret informant with high levels of danger," Amy said.

"Oh, I see," said Singularity.  "Yes, that's fine.  Where would you like to meet?"

"Let's see how this article I'm going to write goes and contact me after that," Amy said.

"Of course," said Singularity.  "...Hold on."

A text appeared in the reporter's phone.

"Feel free to contact me at that number, if you need to," she said.

"I will. Good luck out there, Singularity," Amy said.

"And you as well," said Singularity, lifting into the air.  "I'll give you a present, though-- a selfie relevant to the news."

She was gone in a crack of thunder.

...in orbit, a broadcast satellite moved on its merry way at 7.8 KM per second.

Abruptly, there was a superhero next to it.

She smiled, giving a V-for-Victory with one hand, and a picture was taken.

And sent.  The satellite was right there, after all...

Downtown was always a buzz with activity at this time of night. A large number of bars were located here, and it usually had more police presence as a result.

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You notice something quickly bump into one of the drunks before running into a dark alley.