A Learning Experience (Connor x OC)

Jealousy

Margaret didn't know what to think of the Connor from CyberLife Tower. He looked exactly like the Connor she knew, but his personality was completely different. This Connor deviated much quicker and was more...lively than her Connor. If they were the same model, then why was this Connor so different? Maybe since CyberLife quickly manufactured him they didn't actually test his functions extensively.

However, she didn't want to question him on his personality, he seemed too naïve for such a complex question. He loved to follow her everywhere, he was fiercely protective of her and refused to leave her side.

Hank scolded the both of them when he noticed the two Connors the next morning. He stood dumbfounded in his pajamas as the two Connor's sat next to Margaret in the kitchen. They ended up getting quite a mouthful from him.

Connor was unusually distant to his duplicate, always giving him a suspicious look when he was around Margaret. The duplicate was always so eager to learn from Connor, but Connor wasn't having it and restricted his speech to very robotic responses.

It was so exhausting to keep up with this new Connor. He asked about everything. From his existence, to her life, to dogs, to music, to sports, and a bunch of insignificant facts about life. She didn't have the heart to refuse his requests, he was so kind and new to the world, he just wanted to know it all.

"Doctor Margaret, tell me, do you think I could have a pet of my own?" Connor asked innocently.

"Margaret. I asked you to call me Margaret, Connor. And yes, I don't see why not," she shrugged.

"Yes, I'd like to have a Sumo to myself," Connor said while patting the big dog.

Margaret laughed. "You can have a breed like him, but he won't be just like Sumo."

Connor cocked his head to his side, "Would they not be the same breed?"

"Yes, but the same breed doesn't mean they'll be the same dog. Even dogs have their own personality," she pointed at him, "You're not like your predecessor, so it's the same concept."

Connor processed this information and nodded. "Yes you're right, Doctor Margaret, of course." Connor finished his petting of Sumo and sat next to Margaret.

"Doctor Margaret, I recall you said once you wanted a pet as well."

Margaret smiled at Sumo. "I do want a nice companion of my own, Sumo's convinced me."

Connor's eyes glimmered with an idea. "We could both own a pet together if you'd like," Connor said enthusiastically.

Margaret widened her eyes at Connor's request. Her eyes drifted towards original Connor's figure, who was standing in the corner watching the whole conversation. He was tight lipped and had his face scrunched in slight anger. Was he jealous?

"Connor, I highly doubt Margaret  would do such a thing with you," Connor said.

"I don't think Doctor Margaret would find it an issue. Why is there one with you?" Connor was hurt by his predecessors words.

"I'm simply looking after Margaret's well-being. How do we know you're still not working with CyberLife?"

"Connor! He was with Markus and the others. If he was working with them he would have done something long time ago," Margaret crossed her arms in defiance.

"I'm not working with CyberLife!" Connor stressed his voice, "I only wish the best for Doctor Margaret. I'm just like you."

Margaret got up from the couch and grabbed Connor by the arm and dragged him away from the room. She closed the door behind them and narrowed her eyes at Connor.