"Are you in need of assistance?"

The Working Joe suddenly appears from behind. Its synthetic lips are still as the A.I. speaks from the speaker inside its mouth.

"You are about to enter a restricted area. I advise you to seek an alternative route to where you are going."

The Working Joe stands unmoving in the doorway, the frame casting a looming shadow from the artificial light behind it. It stares intensely, waiting for a response.