Disclaimer:  Don't own "Big O," or any of its characters.  I'm
using them without permission, and am not profiting in this
story.  "Big O" belongs to its respective owners.  Now that's
out of the way, enjoy the story!

"Nor shall derision prove powerful against those who listen to
humanity or those who follow in the footsteps of divinity, for
they shall live forever. Forever." 
-Kahlil Gibran, "The Voice of the Poet"