Anil reached out tentatively and touched the climate control slider. It felt buttery smooth.

At 100%, the screen exploded back to life.

“Check the ghost,” Meera said.

He groaned. Meera just smiled and reached for the USB drive again.

Chery’s voice returned. But she sounded different. Clearer. More human. “Hello, Anil. All systems optimized. I have learned 12 new parking gestures.”