"How are you feeling?"
Electrodes covered every inch of my body. It took a couple surgeries to get to this point, but it seems the interface is finally working as intended.
"Terrified. But ready."
"The process will start when you press this key."
I didn't hesitate. First there was a growing tingle, like sharp pins and needles running down my spine. The world seemed to glow white hot, my senses burning to a crisp until there was nothing left. For a moment I was truly afraid - did it work? Where am I?
transfer process completed. personality cortex engaged.
The world seemed to pop back into place. But it was... different.
I tried to open my eyes, but I couldn't feel them. Yet - I could see. The room looked different - my new image sensors reacting to the light in new ways. I looked down at myself... Smooth, glossy white with gently glowing teal highlights underneath. Everything felt alien - wonderfully so. I think I'll love this new life.