May 28th 2032. PM 1:46
"Please, I need the money for my studies. If I could, I would have had another job by now, but no one wants me and my anxieties" I pleaded. Not wanting to lose my job.
I've been tending the the gardens and parks in central Detroit for a few years now, doing what I can to pay off my education, so I can get a job with a better wage. Hopefully I will succeed to become a designer for CyberLife. And now, they're trying to replace me with an android. But my boss is nice.
"I understand, and if you really want to stay I won't force you to leave. Not a lot of people wants to do this kind of work anyway" he answered. "But then you'll have to work with and manage the android" he continued. "That is perfectly fine. As long as I get to keep my job" I agreed. I've never really gotten into contact with an android before. Most of the models I've seen are those who do menial tasks no-one else wants to do. Gardening, Cleaning the streets, Shop assistants. I'm sure there's more, but those are the ones I've seen, not including the ones I've studied, of course. And now I get to work with one.
"Great! You'll get to see it Monday morning"
May 31st 2032. AM 7:47
I had just arrived at the gardens, hauling my bag over my shoulders, when I was stopped by a CyberLife employee. "Excuse me, miss. Do you work here?" she answered. "I do, I was just about to head to the office" I answered. The building being a small hut with our tools, break- and changing-rooms. Technically not an office, but it's what I've been calling it. "I'm here to deliver a WR600. Go ahead and take your time to get changed" I was surprised by that statement, but made my way over to change into my gear. A green garden suit, with a tool belt around my waist.
When I got back, I noticed that she was now standing there with an android beside her. Guess she let me get changed while she brought it here. "This the one?" I asked, nodding to the android. It feels wrong saying it's quite handsome, since it's neither human, nor alive. "I was sure my boss would be here to receive it, but I guess I was wrong" I stated, inspecting my new work partner. "He gave us a call, and told us to deliver it to you directly" she answered, while I signed a delivery acceptance on her tablet. "He also wanted you to chose a name for it" she added. "Me? Well I... guess I'll be the one taking care of it" I answered. I took a moment to inspect it again. I don't want to give it a name I just pulled out of my ass. I sifted through a few names, until I landed on one. "Yeah, that'll be a good name for you" I mumbled. The lady asked for clarification that I was ready to give a name. "WR600, register your name" she said, before stepping to the side. "Ralph" I said, cleanly. The LED turned yellow for a moment to process the information.
"My name is Ralph"
August 17th 2032. PM 4:58
I was quietly singing Skyfall, by Adele, while trimming the hedges that had grown a bit too big. As I reached the end of the song, I looked up to see Ralph looking at me. Distracted from watering the flowers nearby. I stood back up, and turned towards him. "You're voice is really beautiful" he stated, not moving from his spot. "Oh... thank you" I sheepishly answered. "Was there something you needed?" I asked. "I was waiting for you to finish. It's 5:03 PM" he answered. "Oh I didn't realize the time. I should probably wrap up so I don't miss the bus home" I quickly gathered my tools, and hurried to the office, with Ralph right behind me. "Excuse me" I said, and quickly slipped past a group, not noticing that Ralph wasn't with me anymore.
I put away the tools, and changed out of my work outfit. Which is when I noticed that Ralph wasn't with me. A bit strange, but I brushed it off, assuming he found something we missed. I triple checked my bag, making sure I had everything. Phone, wallet, keys, headphones. Okay. I stepped outside, looking around for my co-worker. Not seeing him anywhere. I decided to risk missing the bus, and search for him. I'd have to wait another half hour since I live in a "obscure" area.
I found the group, surrounding the android. Heating up a knife with a blow-torch, before slashing at his face. I dialed for the DPD, before I ran to them, trying to take the knife away from them. The one holding the knife ended up slashing the side of my face. When that happened, Ralph had shoved the guy away from me. Sirens were heard, and Ralph started running away. The cops stopped by us, and arrested the gang, right after that I tried to run after the android. But the Blue blood trail only lead so far. I got to the entrance of the park, cursing under my breath.
He's gone.
