We all walk around it, examine everything; from afar of course. After all, it'd be foolish to actually approach it. It's surrounded by that dangerous gel, the one you can see yourself in. We don't touch the gel, it would be against the rules. We only touch what the council approves. That's why we stand here and watch. That's said to be 'alright' by the council.



I come here every day and watch it. I know that nothing will change, but I'm always so curious. Curiosity is said to be fifth best thing, right up there next to safety and vigilance, but still below knowledge. I use my curiosity to observe and gain knowledge, but nothing still changes. Well, there was that one day, but I was told that nothing was learned from it, so I see no point to think of it. Still, my curiosity implores me to make a note on it.



That day, we were not allowed to enter the building. Some of the Doctors even force forced some of my friends out of the buildings. I was refilling my air pipe at the time, so I didn't get removed. It was several longer minutes before were told that something major had happened and was thought to be dangerous, and it turned out it was. Unfortunately, the danger passed without the gaining of knowledge, so nothing was gained from it.





I changed positions today. I found a strange device, on the side that the Doctors usually stand by. It was probably left over from those who built it. I know that it was not safe, but my curiosity for knowledge outweighed it, and I pressed a button on it. The machine took off buzzing and whirring. The dials and valves went mad and the whole machine went off at the same time. We all observed it and then traded notes. It only lasted a few minutes, but it was worth every second.



The Doctors seemed angry at me.





Something was playing with the machine when I arrived there today. It was a creature like ourselves, yet its face seemed strange some way. It wasn't curved. It was flat. The doctors were there, protecting us and making sure he didn't leave the machine. The creature yelled at us in noises that I didn't recognize. Shortly after this, the doctors decided it was best for us to leave.



As I was leaving I caught a noise that was very distinct, and quickly committed it to memory.



The Doctors instinct were correct, and their caution saved us. The moment that the last Doctor was safely on the ground, the whole building disappeared; leaving only a dark pit in its place. It's said that expeditions to explore the pit will begin tomorrow.





I don't want to explore the pit. I read up about the flat-faced creature. It was part of a species called 'human'. The species had its own language. The last he said makes no sense. Maybe, he doesn't know enough, but it does worry me. I believe he was quick to judge.



I wonder, was it us or himself that he meant when he said: "living Age of Vultures."