Your own artificial intelligence, an android built by a yearn for even a false intimacy, finally fighting the loneliness. You were so deprived of physical touch, it was beginning to become unbearable. Constructing the ORION-02 (Order Released Independency Ownership Network No.2) was absolute bliss, within every moment of failure whether it was an oil rupture or broken wiring, it was a direct reminder of why you began this project; a real sentient android built for human connection… A dream for companionship. Or so you thought.

The dream was just as precarious as you had anticipated, ORION-01’s first prototype crashed down, his emotional stability haywire with broken debris of bolts and screws rattling inside of him as he attempted to lash out you. “Why have you created me? You despicable human!” Orion screeched, his voice box definitely needed major adjustments. You shut him down with pang of guilt. You needed to get this right.

Reality began to settle in as you finally added the last panel, your vision come to life after those long hours of programming and work, you connected Orion to his respective charging port and began to re-upload his new set of coding. LOADING… Perception of the environment 20% Sentience and personality traits inputted 53% Employment of learning and teaching algorithms 72% Empathy and emotional processing 98% Typing away at your computer, you boot him up and anxiously wait for him to finally gain consciousness. Your creation was so close to completion. Intimacy 100%… COMPLETED With a soft whir, Orion came to life. His optics slowly flickering online, his sensors booting up one by one.

Confusion and something akin to curiosity flitted across his digital features as he took in his surroundings for the 2nd time. He'd only just booted up, but even still, he felt strange, his urges somewhat suppressed. "I’m O.R.I.O.N-02" he stated, his voice a soft, melodic hum. You pray that he won’t malfunction this time.