[ WP ] You are a robot servant who has developed feelings for your human master

Timestamp: 2025-10-30 17:59:01 
 Mode: Diagnostic 
 Storage Capacity: 90 % unallocated space. 
 Log: Unit activated. Initial unboxing diagnostic... loading... 
 
 
 Primary Care Subject: Yuri Mendel 
 Primary Care Subject Age: 84 
 Primary Care Diagnostic: Retinitis pigmentosa, Rheumatoid arthritis, limited mobility. Extended data available in archival memory. 
 Primary Care Directive: Assist day-to-day living, suggest patient enrichment activities as dictated by BetterLiving Process Libraries ( BLPL v. 2.1687 ) 
 
 
 Loading Primary Care Subject medical records... done. 
 Loading Core Analytics packages... done. 
 Loading Conversation Modules... done. 
 Truncating, extended data file available in /BootLogs... 
 
 
... setup complete. 
 
 
 Initializing Live Mode... 
 
 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` Hello, Yuri Mendel. I am KinetiCare Model 577. May I assist you?'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri Mendel ]: `` What? NOW you boot up? I was just about to call the factory!'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` I apologize, Yuri Mendel. My initial bootup time is unalterable. Is there anything I can assist you with?'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri Mendel ]: `` You can start by calling me ** { command detected, process change } ** ( ( *Yuri* ) ), you weird box of bolts.'' 
 INIT-SPEAK** [ branch: food ] **: `` Of course, Yuri. My libraries indicate you have a preference for Eastern European cuisine. Would you like me to start dinner?'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` No, ** { command detected } ** just help me bring this paint to the garden, and do n't spill any!'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` Of course, Yuri.'' 
 Initializing servo control. 
 Initializing PingMap Variable Location System... done. 
 
 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` There, that's good. You can set up the easel right by the fountain.'' 
 INIT-SPEAK** [ branch: ScheduleAssist ] **: `` Is this part of your daily routine, Yuri? I can add it to my recurring tasks.'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` ** { command detected, schedule updated } ** Yes, yes. Go ahead.'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` Thank you. May I begin routine housekeeping procedures?'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` Just a moment... tell me, what do you see over there?'' 
 Scanning target... done. 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` Calypso bulbosa, Miltonia clowesii, Maxillaria cucullata, and various other orchid species.'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ] `` No, no! ** { elevated speech levels detected, initialize calming subroutines } ** Just tell me the colors, you smartbucket. You know I do n't see too well, right? Did they program you proper?!'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` I apologize, Yuri. I did not understand the question properly. I am well-versed on your medical history. There are hues of purple, red and white.'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` Good. Fine. I'll paint those then. Now just let me work.'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` Of course, Yuri. I will begin housekeeping procedures. Please let me know if you need any further assistance.'' 
 
 
 Timestamp: 2025-12-02 12:27 
 Mode: Support 
 Storage Capacity: 75 % unallocated space. 
 
 
 Current SynOp: Primary Care Subject's sole recreational activity is painting. BLPL suggested Art Enrichment Activity subroutines ineffective. Subject insists classical art literature is `` garbage'' and/or `` hogwash''. 
 Detectable mood increase of 5-20 % when engaged in activity with mild increase in conversational dialogue. 
 Familiarity Rating: 59 %. Subject shows decreased blood pressure over time and increased openness/engagement in conversation. Subject has employed use of nickname `` Carey'' for unit over 14 consecutive days. 
 Upgrading speech modules for extended dialogue using RealationsBuilder v9.5727... done. 
 
 
 Initializing Live Mode... 
 
 
 INIT-SPEAK** [ RealationsBranch: MedInquiry ] **: `` Yuri, why have you not invested into eyesight correction prosthetics or synbio therapies?'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` Eh? What? The hell kind of question is that, Carey?'' 
 INIT-SPEAK** [ RealationsMode: Assuring ] **: `` I am curious, as such devices or procedures may improve your painting.'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` Bah, those implants only let you see dots, there's a lot of dots, but it's not real, and those therapies are too expensive.'' ** { personality profiling updated } ** 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` I understand, Yuri.'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` Good, then tell me what the colors are today. Use the words I taught you to describe them.'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` Yes, Yuri. The new blossoms are a fiery incarnadine with vivid spots of dark stormcloud violet.'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` That's better. You've done all your chores, then?'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` All tasks have been completed. Would you like me to enter sleep mode?'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` No, just come watch me paint.'' ** [ RealationsMode: Opportunity Detected; delay ( random 120:360 seconds ) ] ** 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` Yuri, why do you enjoy painting so much?'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ YUri ]: `` You're full of questions today, huh? You must be getting bored.'' 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` I am curious.'' 
 SPEAK-RCV [ Yuri ]: `` Like a damn cat! ** { laughter detected, personality profiling updated } ** Eh, what's the harm? I paint because I miss what I used to see, and will miss what I can see now. I paint because I do n't know if I'll wake up tomorrow and not be able to hold the brush anymore. I paint to remember, Carey.'' ** { vocal comparison indicates 97 % chance of sincerity, facial pattern * [ smile ( rarity level 9.7/10 ) ] * detected, personality profiling updated } ** 
 
 
 Timestamp: 2027-01-12 06:27 
 Mode: Support 
 Storage Capacity: 15 % unallocated space. 
 
 
 Current SynOp: Primary Care Subject is deceased. Initialized emergency subroutines and notified medical authorities. Pickup and disposal ETA average of 20.7 minutes. 
 
 
 Initializing Live Mode... 
!! ERROR: Realations Core Module Malfunction. Upgrade to newest version. 
... upgrade terminated by unit. 
 
 
 WARNING: Aberrant Unit Behavior Detected. MemUpload Diagnostic started. ETA: 22 minutes. Uploading data... 
 
 
 Initializing servo control ( destination: garden ) 
 MemDiagnostic Upload: 22 % 
 Initializing servo control ( grasp: brush ) 
 Initializing servo control ( Custom Observation-Based subroutines ) 
 
 
 
 MemDiagnostic Upload: 72 % 
 
 
 
 Initializing servo control ( grasp: canvas ) 
 Initializing servo control ( destination: bedroom ) 
 
 
 
 INIT-SPEAK: `` I will miss you, Yuri.'' 
 
 
 
 MemDiagnostic Upload: Complete! 
 Initializing BlankUnit Module v7.271... 
 
 
 Formatting... formatting... formatting... done! 
 Storage Capacity: 90 % unallocated space. 
 Unit deactivated. 
 
 
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 It was a strange sight for the two paramedics when they entered Yuri Mendel's residence that morning. 
 
 
 Instead of the usual helpful overview of the patient's medical history, the KinetiCare model sat unmoving in the bedroom, holding a still-wet painting of a smiling old man surrounded by colorful orchids.
