The final members from the two smaller swarms spring to life and stumble forward towards the centre of the town.

Steve: So that’s where you are!

He watches as the drones break into sprint and as they get to about mid-way take a right turn towards the park.

The Beast is parked on a side street behind the hardware store with Belle sitting on the rear tray, itching to be let off her leash, and he runs quickly to climb in and follow the drones.

A coach inches towards a granite wall and the front right corner grinds into the hard stone surface. Then pulls away turning slightly to face it more directly.