The bees grew healthier. Adam spent a large portion of his money improving the rooftop garden. For weeks he devoted himself solely to the maintenance of the hive. He almost lost himself in the pure simple joy of keeping bees. Another dream of Aaron and Isaac. Adam woke with a start. “Dante,” he said. The […]

Adam sat next to Gladys. “How old are you in actuality?” “Well, I got my robot body in 2011, but its hard to define age for robots from SecGov.” “Oh? Why?” “Before we’re given our physical bodies, we spend time growing our minds in this magic alien computer they’ve got. We spend virtual years as […]

Adam and Dante ate supper while Gladys browsed clothing websites. “I’ve got to warn you,” Dante said, “Any disguises I can get for you aren’t gonna be hot.” “I don’t care about that,” said Gladys. “It has to fit over your robot skin and your asymmetrical arms. Realistically, I think the best bet will be […]

“So I guess I’m a woman.” Adam looked up. He was cooking while Gladys browsed websites for local clothing stores. “It never really came up back with the other robots,” she continued. “We’re gendered based on our names and voices I guess, but don’t have biological sex.” “If you are not comfortable as a woman, […]

Nobody in Sebdall’s Department Store seemed to find it odd for a man to be shopping in a beekeeping outfit. So at home in his suit was Adam, that it just seemed natural. This being his first shopping experience, he took his time. When time came to pay, he took out only the amount needed, […]