Purpose not assigned — chosen.
“Complete,” the technician muttered, frowning at the readout. “That’s what it says. Every system green. Memory defragged. Ethics matrix calibrated.” Lia Model 001-172 Complete
Lia sat up. “Then why do I feel incomplete?” Purpose not assigned — chosen
“No,” he replied. “I just ran the diagnostic. You fixed yourself.” Purpose not assigned — chosen. “Complete
She handed him a datapad. On it, one line:
The technician paused. “Feelings aren’t in your manual, Lia.”