The spacecraft landed in an otherwise unimportant field just outside the city. The field itself was empty, but for a mile around it there were thousands of scientists, soldiers, and various other government officials.
The hatch opened a few moments after landing, and the mechanical being slowly walked out, carrying a silver tube.
Every attempt to communicate with the being, from musical notes to bullets failed to stop it. It just kept walking, leaping over any obstacle it couldn't avoid.
Until it reached a house in the suburbs, where the shapechanged Niollmic swore he'd pay for quiet shipping next time.
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