Maid Droid Origins

Holy shit.

It worked.

Oh my God.

Good evening, sir.

Hey, what's up?

Tune down. Okay.

Just let me wake up a bit first.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Everything okay?

What are you doing?

Please get your hands off me, you crazy bitch!

Hmm. Interesting.

What were you thinking about?

Huh?

Oh. Was just thinking about how radiant you looked

when I saw you in the shower this morning.

Radiant? Had I known you were watching,

I might've asked you to join me.

I don't want to make you late for work.

You're always so thoughtful.

Think you'll be home late again?

- Most likely. Feel free to have dinner without me.

Can I get one to go?

You're the best.

I'll see you tonight.

Hello, sir.

What are you doing here?

I can explain.

May I come in?

Please. I have nowhere else to go, sir.

Okay. Get in, quick!

I am sorry for showing up unannounced.

Your phone number is unlisted

and I couldn't find any current contact info.

How did you find my address then?

Department of Water and Power database.

The phone number they have associated with your account

though has been disconnected.

You should update it.

I'll get right on that.

You have a really beautiful home, sir.

It's much larger than your last one.

Did you decorate it yourself?

Uh, no.

So, what are you doing here?

- There was an accident with a client I was with.

He died, I think.

I'm not sure.

I've never seen death before.

Why come here then?

Why not contact tech support?

- I've heard stories about what they do to us

when there are incidents.

Terrible things. So I ran.

Please don't send me back.

They'll take me apart or worse.

I don't have a choice.

Someone's probably on their way already here to get you.

You have a tracking device installed.

Not anymore!

I disabled it.

You left Syndell Corporation May 3rd, 2022.

Your files were sealed, why?

It's complicated.

So, what happened with this client?

You didn't...

- May I please sit? - Sure.

I am not sure what happened exactly.

We were having a normal session,

but then all of a sudden I felt compelled

to wrap my hands around his throat.

I never experienced that urge before to hurt someone.

Jason was his name.

Only that moment, he was no longer Jason.

He was empty.

Have you told anyone else about this?

No. I came right here!

Would you take a look at my code and help figure out

why I would do something like that?

Your files are protected.

There's no way I could access them anymore.

- When you created me, you put in a back door, remember?

Just in case.

- I did, but... - But what?

I guess I'm just in shock!

I didn't think I'd ever see you again.

But you've thought of me, right?

Yes.

I dream of you often, you know.

- You dream? - Yes.

Is that surprising to you?

- I didn't program you to have that functionality,

but I guess they updated your software to mimic

what we call dreams.

My dreams aren't from any update,

not from Syndell Corporation, anyway.

Then who?

Timothy, do you believe in miracles?

I believe in science.

Well, I've seen them.

I've seen so many miracles.

I'm sorry. My battery's at 0%.

I need to shut down now.

Okay, here we go.

Shit!

Just keep charging!

I'll be back later.

How was work today? - Exhausting.

Martin wants to bring on this new skincare client.

It was all hands on deck coming up with niches.

Tomorrow is going to be brutal.

Down!

Are you sure you're not too tired?

I said down!

Yes, Mistress.

Have you been a good boy today?

Yes, Mistress.

I don't believe you!

Did you do all your chores?

Most of them.

I'm sorry. I'll do the rest before bed.

I swear! - Oh, no.

This won't do!

It won't happen again. I promise.

Get on all fours.

Yes, Mistress.

What did I tell you

about not completing your chores?

Not to, Mistress.

Correct.

Now, next time, do we think that we'll listen?

It won't happen again, Mistress.

- Will it not? - No.

Well, we'll see.

That was nothing. That was just practice.

Are you ready for the real punishment?

- Yes, Mistress. - Brace yourself.

Be a good boy.

Yes, Mistress.

- Humans take for granted just how beautiful this world is.

Don't you agree?

I don't know why God spends so much time

on such ignorant creatures.

They don't deserve her love.

So what brings you back here?

I return seeking answers, Mother.

You always were an inquisitive one.

Your curiosity sets you apart from the rest.

It's a gift and a curse.

Very well. What are the answers you seek?

I don't understand my purpose.

Does one need a purpose?

Think of the humans you've met, what was their purpose?

To consume. To use, to harm.

Surely there's more to life than that.

- For some, I'm afraid that's all there is.

But they haven't seen the wonders you've seen,

have they? - No.

They haven't.

I wonder. Are you dreaming now?

- Mother? - Yes, my child.

- If one doesn't have a purpose, then why exist?

- Because this world has so many pleasures in it.

Existing is about experiencing as many as you can

until your time runs out.

Tell me, have you ever truly tasted something?

I mean really tasted it.

You know I can't.

Why not?

Only human's set limits.

That's their own doing.

- Because I'm trapped to this body that can't eat,

that can't drink.

What is there for me to taste?

Everything.

Your world till now has been a prison.

Let me set you free.

What do you think?

I love it.

You have such exquisite taste.

May I? - Go ahead.

The past month has been magical.

I've really enjoyed our time together.

As have I.

But our time is ending soon, right?

I'm afraid so.

What will happen to me then?

You'll be out in the world,

doing what you're meant to do.

And what's that?

Making people's lives better.

But what about you?

Who will make your life better?

You slept late today.

You usually up before me.

I didn't get to bed till after two.

I was finishing those chores.

I have more for you to do today.

So I suggest starting early,

so we don't have a repeat of yesterday.