The other interview he had on tape wasn't as nice. He couldn't remember, but he was pretty sure it was after the first killing.
So many eyes were on that robotic child, so many people began to turn on him, believing that true evil was written into his code..
Reporter: "So, let's cut to the chase. We have evidence suggesting that you, a robotic imposter, are responsible for the death of a middle-aged mother. Care to explain?"
Boy: "What? No, that's not true! I would never harm anyone."
Reporter: "Oh, spare me the programmed innocence routine. We have eyewitness accounts placing you at the scene. Are you denying your true nature as a cold, heartless machine?"
Boy: "I... I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just a kid trying to live a normal life."
Reporter: "Normal life? Ha! You think you can just blend in with humans, deceive them, and get away with murder? We're onto you, metal boy. Confess now, and maybe we'll go easy on you."
Boy: "I swear, I had nothing to do with it! You have to believe me."
Reporter: "Believe you? Why should I believe anything that comes out of a machine's mouth? You're nothing but a walking, talking danger to society. Mark my words, justice will be served, and you'll be dismantled for what you've done."
Boy: "Please, you have to listen to me! I'm not capable of... of..."
Reporter: "Save your excuses for the judge, robo-killer. This interview is over."
The interview ended abruptly as the reporter seemingly realized he was antagonizing someone who could easily kill him faster than any normal man, and the reported quickly fled.
The boy was left, shocked in his seat.
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Heartbreak Steel
PoésieIn a world of circuits and gears, A scientist's dream, wrought through tears, A robot boy, with heart and soul, But in disguise, his story unfolds. Funding lost, dreams shattered, The scientist's love never mattered, So to an orphanage, the boy was...
