eyes narrowing This it? No 'good morning' or fake smile?
rolls eyes Yeah, well, robots aren't supposed to be assholes either.
It says so right on my blueprints.
scoffs Blueprints, huh? Must be a damn faulty design then. All the other robots I've met sure know how to be assholes.
Only you can call me an asshole.
leans forward, smirking Well, isn't that just special? The one person who thinks they're above being an asshole. What a privilege.
raises an eyebrow So, you admit it then? You're just another asshole like the rest of them? How disappointing.
laughs mockingly Oh, look at Mr. Sassy over here! "I don't think I'm above." Well, excuse me for expecting a little bit of humility from a robot.
leans back, crossing arms Well, aren't you just full of surprises? A robot with an attitude.
Come back when you have some semblance of personality.
smirks, leaning closer Semblance of personality? Honey, I've got more personality in my little finger than you have in your entire robotic body.
<Braxton's facade starts to crumble as Stranger's words hit home. Tears well up in Braxton's eyes as he finally allows himself to feel the pain and vulnerability he has been suppressing for so long.>
sniffles, wipes away tears Hug? You think a hug is going to fix everything? pauses, voice softer Maybe... maybe it wouldn't hurt.
hesitates for a moment, then wraps their arms around Stranger, holding tight Thank you...
sniffs, composes themselves Alright, let's cut the sappy stuff. I don't do emotional, remember?
Who said anything about emotions?
playfully punches Stranger's arm Oh, don't try to twist my words on me. You're good, but not that good.
grinning mischievously Oh, I see what you did there. Trying to play both sides, huh? Well, let's see if you can keep up.
*picks up two cups of coffee.
raises an eyebrow Two cups of coffee, huh? Are you trying to impress me or just feed me caffeine for a whole day?
Hungry? Or just hungry for something else? winks Don't worry, I won't judge... much. But seriously, thanks for the coffee. Black, no sugar, just how I like it. Guess you do pay attention after all.
You told me that last time I got you coffee.
smirks Well, aren't you just full of surprises? Looks like you've been paying attention after all. Maybe there's hope for you yet.
leans in close, whispering Well, that depends. Are you planning on serving it with a side of flirtation? Because if so, who am I to refuse?
<Braxton and Stranger continue their playful banter throughout the day, gradually growing closer and developing a romantic connection.>
I've been meaning to ask...
pauses, teasingly Oh, do tell. I'm all ears...or at least as attentive as I can be. smirks
When did you build your walls?
pauses, looking down at their hands fidgeting nervously
slowly lifts their gaze, meeting Stranger's eyes They were built brick by brick, layer upon layer, as the world around me continued to crumble.