Episode 7: L.I.A.

"L.I.A." is the seventh episode of the Project Infinity web series.

Plot Summary
Now safely hiding in Milo's parents' home, Gun and Josephine learn that his father works as an architect for the Union and the family is rich. Lynette reminds them this is a benefit that comes for working in a high position for the Union. Everyone else is equally poor, and it is a cold reality for the kids who graduate school. Milo asks if he can join them to his mother's great disapproval. Milo says they can trust his family because they would actually resist the Union as well if they could. Lynette realizes Josephine is Harrison and Camille's daughter and assures her they can stay as long as they would like.

After this, Milo leaves Gun and Josephine to let them eat alone in the kitchen. Gun tries talking to Josephine who is clearly traumatized and withdrawn. She tells him a summary of what happened and how she revealed her identity. Gun feels frustration towards Lettie for busting Josephine. Gun asks her why she didn't go straight to the Adonais. Josephine is unable to answer this question. She says that was her plan at first, but she got sidetracked. She then confides in Gun about her family and their close workings with Val. She reveals that when she was younger, Harrison brought her and Conner along on one of his jobs. A woman holding a baby refused to give up her language for the Union's national language and was shot by Harrison as a result. This happened feet away from Josephine. She still has nightmares about it and says she has done nothing and watched people die throughout her life. She concludes she is no better than Val himself and leaves the room.

At the Union headquarters, Conner and his parents join Val who is speaking with Moselle about their latest plan of action. Moselle asks Conner is he is following his parents' footsteps. Conner is visibly conflicted and preoccupied which leads Val to asking if he is well. The room goes silent in surprise and tension. Val says he looks as though he has lost his will to live. Conner denies this, and Val advises him to not spend too much time in his mind as it can be a dangerous place.

At Milo's parents' house, Gun looks out the window as he gives the other Rebels an update via his communicator. The rain is still pouring outside. Elise agrees with Gun that it is too risky to leave the neighborhood for now. Gun tells them about Milo and how he seems trustworthy. Milo has also gone back to Acland Academy to cover for Gun during the nightly room check. Gun says for some reason he just doesn't think he should leave Josephine alone tonight.

In the bathroom, Josephine is seen with the faucet running as she stares at herself in the mirror in disgust. She pulls out a pocket knife and stares at her arm. Overcome with distress, she drops the knife and falls to her knees as she begins to sob. Gun hears this from the kitchen and runs to the bathroom door. Concerned with not getting a response from her, he goes inside to discover Josephine crying on the floor with the knife beside her. Gun immediately realizes what is happening and begins to talk reason into her. Josephine tells him to go away, but Gun refuses. He tells her the Josephine he knows would never give up and isn't a coward. He asks who will fight for all the innocent people of the world? She reminds him she is an Acland, but Gun tells her she is whoever she chooses to be and he can't continue without her. He asks her to promise him she will fight with him. She does.

The next morning, soldiers search Milo's parents' house. Fortunately, Gun and Josephine had already slipped out. Gun returned to Acland Academy and Josephine went to the Adonais.

During class at Acland Academy, Lettie tries to catch Gun's attention, but he ignores her while thinking to himself, "I never realized how stupid she actually is." After class on the campus, Milo questions whether this means he if officially one of them to Violet's displeasure. Gun thinks to himself that Milo could be trouble.

That evening, Gun enters his dorm room to find the first generation L.I.A. waiting for him. Gun becomes terrified and throws a chair at her in self defense. She easily knocks the chair to the side and pushes Gun to the floor and requests he lower his voice to keep the following conversation private. Gun realizes this is the L.I.A. who has been saving him and refrains from being afraid. She tells him her actions have always been for his protection alone and not his friends. She is programmed to protect and defend Gun Lambton at all costs. Gun expresses confusion as to why she isn't trying to kill him like she is supposed to. She assures him there is nothing wrong with her programming. Gun laughs to himself as he realizes this L.I.A. has malfunctioned and is attacking her own people. However, he sees the value in this glitch and notes even Val wouldn't stand a chance against her. He advises her to lie low in order not to draw attention to him - which aligns with her programming to protect him. She agrees. Milo enters the room moments later, and L.I.A. is seen hiding up in a corner of the ceiling.

On the Adonais, Josephine is becoming frustrated with having to stay hidden on the ship now. She also points out the fact Morris is still out of commission and how Princess Annabelle's execution is only days away. She thinks about Gun and hopes he may have a great idea.

In Annabelle's maximum security cell, the Princess asks Trinity why she keeps calling her "Your Highness" lately. Trinity explains how Annabelle was only a little girl when she arrived her and right before her eyes she has become a beautiful young lady. She reveals how she sees a leader in Annabelle and someone who shouldn't have to die. Annabelle is comforted by this and says she will die in peace knowing there was still some hope for the world.

Conner is seen watching Annabelle and Trinity on a security monitor. He remarks that she is beautiful. Harrison joins him and tells him to get his head out of the clouds. He says the "little rat" will be dead soon enough. Conner shyly suggests that perhaps keeping her imprisoned is enough and execution isn't necessary. Harrison briskly slaps Conner in response to this statement and tells him if one person rebels soon enough many others will as well. He reminds Conner he is an Acland and is preserving the peace of the world by punishing people like the Rebels. He also reveals Val's plan of action involves publicizing the execution to lure the Rebels to them. They will be prepared for a battle and will defeat them.

Important Events

 * It is shown that Milo's family is on the side of the Rebels but obey the Union for fear of being punished.
 * Milo's father works as an architect for the Union.
 * Josephine tells Gun about her father killing someone in front of her when she was younger and how she has always done nothing and watched as innocent people are killed. She feels she is as bad as Val.
 * Milo goes back to Acland Academy to cover for Gun, but Gun stays with Josephine.
 * Josephine almost attempts suicide alone in the bathroom. Gun comes and convinces her to continue fighting with him.
 * The next day, Gun encounters LIA waiting for him in his dorm room. She claims to be programmed to protect and defend him at all costs. Gun asks her to keep a low profile on campus.
 * Harrison reveals that Val's plan is to broadcast Princess Annabelle's execution live and publicize it to lure the Rebels to them.

Trivia

 * Lynette's hair was coated in brown marker to tone down the intensity of her natural red color.
 * The lightning outside the kitchen window was created by quickly switching a bright light on and off.
 * The water from the faucet is completely digital.