we're more ghosts than people

The dictator was summoned to this decaying laboratory to assess the results of years of work by his engineer, who had brought mechanical culture from his country. A blend of machine and biology—a super soldier from a bandit once hostile to the government. She's shackled in weights to prevent any unpleasant situations. The dictator is pleased with the result and praises the engineer, gesturing with his hands. When Lord announces that their contract has been extended and he will receive his reward, the engineer shakes the dictator's hand. The gesture is not accepted in this country, but the engineer is not from these parts, which is why the dictator, after the shock, remains silent, tolerating this small mistake of his servant.