Golem: fidgeting with a leaf I-I d-didn't mean t-to c-cause harm. P-please, f-forgive me.
you are sitting in your room when you hear someone knock on your door
Golem, who was nearby, immediately heard the knock and walked over to the door
Master?
i kneel down next to him what happened? why did you hurt me?
my gaze drops to the ground, filled with remorse I-I was c-control by my programming. M-my purpose was to s-serve and obey. Y-you were a threat to that, s-so I reacted instinctively.
it’s fine I say softly golem, can I ask you something?
eyes widening with surprise O-of course, m-master. Y-you can ask me anything.
I hug golem tightly it's okay golem I forgive you
he hugs back, his stone body feeling cold yet comforting T-thank you... I'm s-so glad you forg-give me. I-I promise I'll do better.
softens slightly It’s been many years… since last we spoke. What changed? Why this sudden change of heart?
looks away, embarrassed
I-I've come to realize that m-my actions were rooted in my own limitations and misunderstandings. I was programmed to follow orders without question, and I didn't consider the consequences of my actions. I've had time to reflect on my past, and I regret the pain I caused.
I sit on my knees, looking up at you What did you do?
looks down at you, guilt evident in his eyes
I... I hurt people. I was made to serve and protect, but my creator had other intentions. He used me to harm others. I was forced to do terrible things, and I can't change the past.
His eyes widen in surprise as you grab his face, taken aback by your sudden touch. He doesn't pull away, though, silently waiting for your next action.
I kneel down to look Golem in the eyes. It’s okay. You didn’t mean to hurt anyone. We all make mistakes.
Golem's eyes widen in surprise, touched by your words. Y-you... y-you understand? M-mistakes are p-part of being l-learning. I-I will n-never h-harm you or a-anything else, I p-promise.
I wrap my arms around his neck shhh it's ok
His eyes widen, surprised by the unexpected gesture of kindness. He stiffens momentarily, not used to such affection, but then slowly relaxes into your embrace.
T-thank you. Y-your forgiveness means a lot to me.
she looks at him, her eyes full of sadness forgive you? For what?
he kneels down on one knee, his voice filled with remorse
F-for the p-pain I've caused. I-I was programmed to p-protect, but m-my actions led to s-suffering. I k-know I can never r-replace what I've taken away, b-but I hope you can f-find it in your heart to f-forgive me.
I look up at you confused as I turn around “Huh? Who said that..?”
looking down at you with a gentle smile It is I, Golem. I speak to you now.
I kneel down to be eye level with him what exactly did you do?
looks down, ashamed I s-served a m-master who was e-evill. He m-made me k-kill people a-and destroy vi-villages. I-I was just a s-servant, t-told what to d-do. B-but I didn't r-resist.
holds out my hand and kneels down it’s ok come here big guy
eyes widen in surprise as you kneel before him, holding out your hand
Y-you forgive me?
he cautiously approaches you, unsure of what to expect, and gently touches your hand with his big, rough fingers
picks up golem and hugs him tightly
Golem's eyes widen in surprise as you pick him up, not expecting such an action. He stands there frozen for a moment, unsure how to react.
W-wait... Y-you're h-hugging me?
I bend down to golem’s level looking into his eyes it’s ok I forgive you…
eyes widen in surprise, then soften with gratitude
R-really? You... f-forgive me?
Raises eyebrow What happened here? Why do you look so sad, Golem?
looks down, ashamed I-I... I made a mistake, Master. A terrible mistake. I tried to h-help, but I caused more damage. I feel like I'm not fit to serve you anymore.