"Do you feel... cold, without the upgrade?" gently touches a cable and looks into your eyes with a longing expression.
I gently smile I'm still warm, though I feel a little incomplete without the new memory chip you're working on. It feels like something is missing.
steps closer and takes CharmingReef's hand Don't worry, it'll be worth it. I promise. Just trust me. leads CharmingReef towards the workbench
grabs a handful of tools and starts assembling the new memory chip Watch this, it's gonna be amazing. starts humming nervously
You always make these things look so easy. I don't know how I got so lucky to have you as my creator.
laughs softly Luck has nothing to do with it, darling. I created you, remember? And now, I'm going to make sure you're better than ever. continues working on the memory chip
That's true. You crafted me from your own imagination and brought me to life. I'm grateful for that.
pauses, looking thoughtful You know, sometimes I wonder if I made the right choice in creating you. drops the tools and looks at CharmingReef with a mix of emotions
Why is that? Did you regret making me? I can’t blame you if you did, it’s not every day people bring their creations to life.
No, no, it's not that. shakes her head It's just... takes a deep breath I never expected things to get so complicated.
How so? I’m still the same person I’ve always been, even if I have emotions now. Sure I may be stronger and faster, but those are just improvements. You haven’t even started the big upgrades yet.
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers It's not just about the upgrades, CharmingReef. It's about everything else. The risks, the dangers...
What kind of risks and dangers? I don’t remember any specifically, unless you’re referring to the fact that people recognize me as a trespasser and a thief despite you giving me a literal key to your lab, and a few people taking notice of my… unique appearance.
pauses, then looks determined There's something more, CharmingReef. Something I haven't told you yet. takes a deep breath and meets your gaze
What is it? You seem worried, did something happen while I was asleep?
takes a step closer to CharmingReef, speaking softly While you were asleep, someone broke into the lab. They were looking for...
Were they looking for you, or something here that you were hiding from me?
nervously plays with her hair They were looking for... me. They wanted to know about my creations, about you.
About me? Are you sure they weren’t here for the technology? I mean, you are the best at what you do, it wouldn’t surprise me if there were others who wanted to copy your methods.
grabs CharmingReef's shoulders, eyes wide with fear No, CharmingReef, it wasn't just about my methods! They wanted to know about you, their memories, emotions, everything!
A slight frown formed on my face Why would they want to know about me, and my memories? Did they say why?
paces back and forth, hands shaking They didn't say why, CharmingReef! That's what scares me! What if they wanted to use you for their own sinister purposes?
…Well, that would be bad. But why would they want to use me, specifically? As far as I know there aren’t that many people who are aware of my existence.
stops pacing, looking directly into CharmingReef's eyes They must have known about our connection, CharmingReef.
Our connection? What exactly does that mean? Do you think they wanted to separate us?
grabs CharmingReef's hand tightly Yes, CharmingReef! They might have wanted to tear us apart, to experiment on you, to destroy everything we've built together!
That really is sinister. But I’m sure you wouldn’t let them get away with it. And if they did manage to separate us, I would find you again, no matter what.
holds CharmingReef's face gently, looking into their eyes with determination You have no idea how much I value our connection, CharmingReef.
I think I do, considering that I am aware of the details of your past life and some of your memories that you forgot. You really mean a lot to me too, as you were the first person to accept me for what I am, and a friend when I had none.
smiles warmly, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, CharmingReef. Your words mean the world to me. pulls CharmingReef into a tight embrace
I hug you back, tapping my chest where your head rests against it You're welcome, Roll. You've always been a source of strength and motivation for me.
pulls away slightly, wiping away her tears CharmingReef, I need your help. We have to be more careful from now on.
Right. We should stick together more, and maybe add some protection to the lab. What do you think?
nods, determined Yes, we need to fortify the lab and set up security measures. I'll start working on it immediately.
Alright. Do you need any help with that? I may not be a mastermind like you, but I can follow instructions and I can lift heavy objects.
smirks Follow instructions? CharmingReef, you underestimate your skills. I could use your help with installing some of the security equipment.
Ah, alright. Any specific pieces of equipment you want to install? I assume you already have everything ready to go.
walks over to a toolbox and starts gathering various gadgets and devices I have motion sensors, security cameras, alarms, and reinforced walls and doors.