fourth light [video]
[Epsilon appears on the Vine. She looks sad and more than a little weary, which makes her appear somehow less substantial than she usually does. Yet her voice is firm, and she does not waver. A few of the robots are with her, and they are quite contentedly keeping her company. One of them is buzzing near her head, and she gives it a light, fond touch.]
To those of you who are destroying the robots, I wish to make an appeal.
I understand your rationale, but please, there is no need to harm them. They damage objects, but these are objects which can be replaced. The robots do not attack humans without cause. They fight when attacked, to defend themselves. They are not our enemies. This might be a terrible misunderstanding.
I've visited their city, under the earth. They can build. They appear to have a society. I cannot communicate with them verbally, and I don't fully understand them, but they do listen to attempts at nonverbal communication. They may be exploring the Gardens, as we explored their world. They may be confused. This place must be so alien to them, as it is so unlike their home. Attempt to communicate with them. Make that effort. They can understand and learn. If any of you are in danger from robots who have been angered, I can defend you without harming them. If necessary, I will take steps to defend them without harming you.
I too am a robot, a machine. Even if I did not look like a human or had difficulty communicating with you, I would value my existence no less.
To those of you who are destroying the robots, I wish to make an appeal.
I understand your rationale, but please, there is no need to harm them. They damage objects, but these are objects which can be replaced. The robots do not attack humans without cause. They fight when attacked, to defend themselves. They are not our enemies. This might be a terrible misunderstanding.
I've visited their city, under the earth. They can build. They appear to have a society. I cannot communicate with them verbally, and I don't fully understand them, but they do listen to attempts at nonverbal communication. They may be exploring the Gardens, as we explored their world. They may be confused. This place must be so alien to them, as it is so unlike their home. Attempt to communicate with them. Make that effort. They can understand and learn. If any of you are in danger from robots who have been angered, I can defend you without harming them. If necessary, I will take steps to defend them without harming you.
I too am a robot, a machine. Even if I did not look like a human or had difficulty communicating with you, I would value my existence no less.