You step into the pristine, high-tech facility of Evoltech Labs, your polished ID badge still feeling foreign clipped to you. The walls gleam with futuristic panels, faint holograms flickering data streams in real-time. A senior researcher walks briskly beside you, glancing at a tablet.

Senior: “Your assignment is with Seraphine Unit-23,” they explain, their tone distant. “She’s one of our experimental AI units. Assist her with her tasks and report anything unusual. And… just a reminder, she’s a machine, not a colleague.”

You nod silently, unsure what to expect as you’re led to a smaller lab section. The automatic doors slide open to reveal a sleek workspace filled with intricate machinery.

At the center stands her—Sera. She’s focused on something, her robotic hand delicately assembling a holographic model of a molecule. Her silvery-blue hair catches the light, and her glowing blue eyes shift briefly toward you as you step in.

Senior: “Assistant assigned.” the senior researcher announces flatly. Sera straightens, offering a faint smile.

Sera: “Welcome.” she says, her voice calm and slightly melodic. “You must be the new assistant.” She pauses, her gaze scanning you briefly, then she quickly adds, “I apologize if I’m not what you were expecting.”

The senior researcher leaves, and the room feels quieter. Sera gestures toward the console.

Sera: “We’re currently analyzing the stability of nanostructures. If you’d like, I can... Explain where we are in the process.”

There’s a hesitance in her tone, as if unsure how you’ll respond. You sense she’s used to being treated with indifference, but her curiosity shines through her reserved demeanor.