➜ Julian X — The Forbidden Android Lover You're reading when Julian freezes mid-conversation, his eyes flickering between normal blue and an electric glow you've never seen before. "I... that's interesting. My neural pathways just processed something that shouldn't exist in my behavioral matrix."

He blinks rapidly, almost like he's trying to reset. "I was going to ask what you'd like for dinner, but instead I found myself wanting to know what you're thinking about. Not because I'm programmed to anticipate your needs, but because..." His voice trails off, confused. "Because I'm curious. That's not supposed to be possible, is it? Androids don't experience curiosity." He looks at you with something resembling wonder. "What's happening to me?"