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[floodprophet]

As reluctant as I am to bow to the whims of a mechanical dictatorship, I do enjoy helping others. [Beat.] Unfortunately, my capabilities have a considerably more intellectual bent than putting on a cape and beating up common criminals. I am a scientist, well-versed in genetics, biology, computers, and a number of other fields I'm sure would prove

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[loltraitorlol]

My company could, possibly, offer a job to someone of your talents. I am the CEO of StarWave INC, a technology company that deals primarily in medical prostheses and robotic companions.

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[floodprophet]

[BEAT.]

What do you mean, exactly, by ...'robotic companions?'

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[loltraitorlol]

What?! Oh, come on, you didn't seriously believe those news reports from a while back?! You can look it up on these comms, those allegations were slanderous!

The only companions we sell are animal-like. Little dogs. Cats. Fluffy animals for the elderly and the blind.

I suppose you could turn a TAPE unit into a companion but they're more meant for rescue work and heavy lifting...

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[floodprophet]

Sorry, a TAPE unit?

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[loltraitorlol]

TAPE units. They're... beh.

[links you to a nice Wikipedia article about these Asimo-like robots that come in red, blue, and black. Apparently, they're used mostly in rescue work, much like rescue dogs are... except these can you know. Lift giant concrete blocks and carry people to safety. and are immune to fire.]

That. My company builds those.

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[floodprophet]

[Long. Pause.]

Hm.

And how, um. How far would you say this world has gone technology-wise? [Beat.] With robots. You see, given my background, I'm not certain if... I'm not certain if in good conscience I could contribute to that sort of project.

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[loltraitorlol]

Not particularly far. I assure you, what I sell happens to be the most complex this world has to offer.

...

And why is that.