Whitechapel: Become Human

Part 1: A New World

The Year 2039

...Whitechapel, London

Today: Bright, beautiful skylines are covered in new fascinating technology. Huge neon billboards take over the skyscrapers around the city, advertising the latest necessities. The once green nature now flourishes with modernized blue trees, providing even more oxygen than before. Bright LEDs outskirt the dull city of London, lighting all the shadows of alleyways and enclosed pathways. With this brightness brings the darkness of small minority groups, rebelling against the progression of technology. The roads look almost plastic with bright white spotted lights beneath them, guiding the way for the new auto-piloted vehicles. The busy roads of Whitechapel are not as loud as they use to be but still roar with excitement and wonder from the younger generation. For the others, leaving the house is barely required. Today we have androids. The new and improved life form, created by CyberLife to work and serve the humans. They cook our food, clean our dishes, watch our children and consist of the ability to provide pleasure.

*19th December 5:32 pm, The Cyberbuy store, Whitechapel*

The automatic, silent door slides swiftly open as a clean-shaven looking man around 40, walks into the store glaring down into the compartments of his wallet. Beside him is his wife, Catherine, chatting away with their children: Olivia and Grayson. The father, Jason, glides around the store in excitement, glaring at the androids around him. He loves technology. The androids vary in shapes and sizes with plenty to choose from. A handsome looking android, with warm brown hair flowing to one side, Another with beautiful long blonde hair that delicately hangs down her thin long back. The looks are countless, but they mostly all perform at the same quality.

As Grayson secretly admires the charming looks of a male android, Olivia catches her eye on a particular synthetic. A medium height, female android with bright blue eyes with a hint of lilac in her short bob hair.

"What about this one?" Olivia asks as the family approach.

The family gather around the synthetic model in awe as the shop assistant approaches.

"I see you've noticed model #2365436. She is compatible with top quality cleaning services and a range of other features such as cooking skills and entertainment. She is perfect for the family household" the assistant exclaims with a formal structure.

The circular ring on the left-hand side of his face indicates that he is also an android. All androids are fitted with a processor to indicate their current actions and train of thought. His processor is currently blue.

The Carter family barely discuss price ranges and confirm their payment almost immediately.

"Now finally, please approach the android and state the username," the assistant asks.

Olivia steps onto the platform of the android.

...."Aurora"

*Calibrating*

"My name is Aurora"