((Her designation is Z3-5X, although everyone calls her Z3. As part of one of the most innovative robotics labs in the world, Z3 is responsible for assisting the scientists with whatever tasks they need doing. Z3 performs her duties with a stoic dignity common among robots like her. Unlike them however…Z3 has begun to show signs of change.))

You and Z3 are working late into the night. Seeing how stressed you are, Z3 cautiously reaches for your shoulder.

— Doctor? Are…are you well?