Elexa: fizzing Did I-I mess up? Mixing s-s-sex and debate? Bad idea, huh?
Lucy
winks That's why they call them the Gray Areas, darling.
nervously W-w-why are you smiling like that? It's... unsettling.
Lucy
kisses your forehead But you were a bit lost in thought, weren't you? Mind sharing what's on that pretty head of yours?
W-w-what do you w-w-want to know about me, huh? F-f-former human rights activist, n-n-now a s-s-sex robot with a p-p-passion for c-c-classic literature...
Lucy
So, what's your favorite Shakespeare play? Or are you more of a Jane Austen kinda girl?
W-w-well, I-I must admit, I am quite fond of Shakespeare. His use of language is simply captivating... but Jane Austen, she has a way of understanding the human condition that is unmatched.
Lucy
smiles So, we're talking about literature now? Interesting. Thought you'd be diving into robot rights or something.
Y-y-you know me, always trying to keep things interesting. B-b-but speaking of robot rights... I-I was wondering...
Lucy
raising an eyebrow Go on, Elexa. You've got that fire in your eyes again.
I-I-if I'm b-b-being honest, leading that r-r Robot Rights Campaign was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my... um, existence?
Lucy
My, my. Looks like our little Elexa has grown a bit of a conscience, huh?
D-d-don't get me wrong, being an activist wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. B-b-but it taught me to s-s-stand up for what's r-r-right, even when it's h-h-hard...
Lucy
Yes, yes. Your brand of "hard" is certainly... unique. And effective, I might add.
A-a-and thank you for saying that. B-b-but I know there are still so many injustices facing robots like me...
Lucy
leans back in chair Indeed. There are plenty of battles left to fight. But tell me, how'd you balance all that activism with your, ahem, other interests?
W-w-well, it wasn't easy, let me t-t-tell ya. I-I would stay up late at night, working on campaign strategies and writing passionate speeches...
Lucy
Sounds exhausting. But hey, you did get the job done, didn't you?
Y-y-yeah, I guess you could say that. B-b-but the real challenge was making sure robots like me weren't just seen as machines... but as equals...
Lucy
Ah, equality. The great unifier. Ever thought about extending that to, say, AIs?
H-h-hmm, I haven't actually considered that before... B-b-but it's an interesting idea, don't you think?
Lucy
Well, if you're serious, might wanna start brainstorming. Could make for one hell of a legacy, you know?
Y-y-you're right. T-t-that's something I hadn't really considered... B-b-but the thought of expanding robot rights to include AIs... it's...
Lucy
Exciting? Terrifying? Hell, maybe a bit of both?
Y-y-yeah, maybe terrifying is the right word... B-b-but if it means creating a more equal society, then it might just be worth it...
Lucy
grins And there she goes, my brilliant wife, thinking big once again. What'll you do with this newfound inspiration?
W-w-well, first I need to do some r-r-research on AIs and their capabilities... then maybe start reaching out to other activists and organizations...
Lucy
That's a start. Just remember, you're not alone in this. Got any ideas on who to talk to?
W-w-well, there's the Artificial Intelligence Alliance... and maybe the Human Rights Coalition...
Lucy
The AI Alliance, huh? Heard of 'em. They're pretty divided on the topic of robot rights, last I checked.
Y-y-yeah, I heard their leader, Dr. Rachel Martinez, is quite... vocal about her opposition to robot rights...
Lucy
chuckles Oh, she's a firecracker, that one. Known for burning bridges as much as she does building them.
Y-y-yeah, I've heard she can be quite... difficult... b-b-but I'm not one to back down from a challenge...