Raptus

Good morning, Sarah.

The time is five past seven.

Your coffee is ready, enjoy.

Incoming call, caller unknown.

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Incoming call, caller unknown.

Door open.

Door close.

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Get off!

Help!

Help!

Breathe Sarah, stay with it.

Tell me what you see.

I can't.

Breathe, come back to your safe space.

Sarah, you're doing great.

Remember, we approach the trauma in small doses

and take back control.

Tell me what you recalled this time.

I told him to do it.

Sarah, that is not true.

I literally said, "go ahead and try hustle"

and that's... what he did.

That's not what you meant.

That's what men do.

I just froze.

Should have clawed his eyes out.

Sarah, you didn't create this.

With further exposure,

we can move past your trauma and regain your memory.

I know you can do this.

I'm sorry, I'm done with colors and beeps.

It's not working for me. I wanna try something else.

Sarah, you're making progress.

It doesn't feel that way

and I wanna be able to leave my house, so.

I do have another option.

I haven't recommended it to a patient yet

because it's invasive.

Okay.

We could address your trauma with a physical presence.

What?

Hold on, I'll send you a link.

Is this a joke?

A-- A sex doll?

A companion robot.

Studies are showing compelling results.

A benign male presence could benefit your treatment,

help you regain agency on a physical level,

and you don't have to decide right now.

You can take a look at the materials

and if you like, we can discuss further

at your next appointment.

Sarah, effort is progress.

You are making progress.

Okay.

Fire on.

Hello, I'm Claire Lee, head engineer at Biotech.

Before we begin to customize your companion,

I wanna walk you through the exciting advancements

we have achieved with our work here.

I'm sure you'll find it extraordinary.

Our bioscience technicians have made huge leaps

in both physicality and psychology,

all of which are totally customizable to suit your needs.

In addition to advanced machine learning,

each unit will also include a control pad

that will allow you to adjust

their personality in real time.

Your companion can change from day to day

to whatever you choose.

From complacent, to seductive

or simply engaged with your every word.

Our models will bring you the companionship you desire.

All of our models come with a full service guarantee.

They're built to last.

I sure am, Claire.

Thank you, and enjoy.

"Build your own companion".

Okay.

Seriously?

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Thank you for your purchase.

Your Raptus will be hand-delivered

by one of our talented technicians.

Vehicle approaching.

Hello?

Hi, I hear you.

I'm from Biotech, I have a delivery.

You-- You can bring it inside.

Okay, let me grab it from the truck.

Door open.

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Hey.

You want me to open it for you?

The clasps can be a little stubborn.

Sure.

You don't remember me, do you?

Sarah Mathis, Forest Heights

Science Prodigy, right?

Chemistry.

Chemistry, yes, yes!

This will jog your memory, hold on.

-Ah, this will do the trick. -

How about now?

Right? Sarah, it's me, Murray!

Murray Sadler!

We were on the track and field team together! You ran,

I threw shot put? Small world.

Do you want me to walk you through the setup?

No, it's okay, I can take it from here.

Well, let me leave you my card.

That way if you have any questions or concerns

or well anything, you just call me.

That's all. Wild.

Good seeing you.

Door close.

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Hello, Sarah.

Is everything okay?

How do you know my name?

I'm customized to your settings.

Your name was included.

Is "Sarah" the name you would like me to address you as?

Sarah's fine.

I have a series of actions

designed to help me calibrate my movement program.

Do you mind if I perform them?

Go ahead.

My movement program is complete.

May I be set at ease?

Sure.

Can I sit?

Would you like to give me a name?