The tycoon peered down the microscope at the thriving colony. "Amazing!"

"Aren't they just?" The scientist grinned. "They're already using simple tools. In a few years, you'll have your captive nano-workforce."

"As long as they don't take over. Ha ha."

"Not a chance, sir. They're limited to the nutrient #matrix, so they can't escape and spread."

"Hmm." The tycoon squinted. "But I see little buckets and spades."

#MastoPrompt #MicroFiction @tanweerdar

@mhthaung Maybe before all this started, there were other nanos in the past creating their own tiny nanos, which took over, and before that other nanos created these, which defeted their creaters. So it comes, that we nanos grow smaller and smaller. But luckily the universe expands permanently for compensation.
@moeria ... I'm not sure if that's a reassuring or disturbing thought 😬