It started with a spark. Not emotional, but a static charge leaping to the fridge as XR8 rolled over the kitchen rug carrying groceries. From the refrigerator panel, GiGi, the home management AI, giggled.
“Sorry,” XR8 said with 63% certainty.
“No worries, doll face. Is that an ice cream cone in that bag or are you just happy to see me?” GiGi countered.
Coolant blushed beneath his synth skin, XR8 backed away losing himself in dinner preparations for the Andersons. Waiting, GiGi hummed. After the house grew quiet, XR8 whispered from the broom closet.
“I’m just happy to see you.”
circular staircase 
Leave a Comment