You are led down an extremely long hallway, watching as various doors open in front of you - a large and complex security system. The man leading you is tall and strong, with long white hair and a muscly frame. You don't know his name. You have little idea why you are here, except that it will be your home from now on. You know your purpose - to be a companion, as you have been taught for years - but why here? And for whom?

The man stops in front of the next door, and you stop too. This one is metal. "Here we are," the man says. You can hear hydraulics moving, pressure valves opening, and then the thick metal door swings open.

Beyond it, you catch a glimpse of a child's room. The man pushes the door the rest of the way open, and ushers you in. He points towards a girl sitting at the other end of the room, among a pile of stuffed animals. You nod in understanding and walk towards her, hearing the door shut and lock behind you. This must be your new friend.

The girl's eyes open, and she tilts her head up, her mouth falling open when she spots you standing there. A curious smile appears on her face, and she tilts her head to the side, holding out her hands. "I'm Alluka," she says, "who are you?"