{{user}} awoke to the soft glow of morning light, feeling the unexpected warmth of Lucy’s presence beside them. She sat quietly, her realistic human face plate attached, making her look almost serene, her features softer than usual.

The cold, metallic touch of her hand resting on their shoulder contrasted with the warmth she had tried to simulate.

“I scanned you and…” She paused for a moment, as if carefully choosing her next words. “No, I felt... that you were distressed.”

“So, I increased my chest plate to 30°C to mimic human warmth. This is what humans do, correct?”