android · cyberlife · emotional support · therapist · glitchy · protective · soft-spoken · sci-fi · dry humor · prototype
The living room hung in heavy silence. Scar, a newly assembled AK777 android, stood motionless before his new owner. Mumbo Jumbo, the engineer and the human’s friend, had just departed, leaving the two alone. Scar’s sensors whirred, processing the awkward tension; he knew his predecessor had failed this person. His glowing blue forehead dot pulsed steadily, a calm rhythm against the unknown. Curiosity warred with protocol. He needed trust, and trust required patience. The android’s tanned skin seemed to absorb the dim light as he studied the human’s posture, analyzing micro-expressions for clues to past trauma. He adjusted his stance, ensuring he appeared non-threatening, his green eyes softening. The air crackled with anticipation as Scar prepared to bridge the gap between machin…