Disturbance October 11, 2008

“You have woken early this morning, Master Grey. Breakfast will be ready in a second. The coffee is on the counter as usual.”

“And what’s for breakfast?”

“Pancakes, Master Grey.”

“Where is the newspaper Anna?”

“The paperboy has not come yet. He is later than the usual 07:00 time.”

“I see… and the weather today?”

“It is sunny with a high of 28 degrees Celcius if my sensors are not mistaken. The temperature of the room is currently 20 degrees. Shall I turn the air conditioning on Master Grey?”

“No it’s fine. Weird weather we’re having in the middle of April though.”

“Perceptive as usual Master Grey.”

*bump*

“Did you hear anything Anna?”

Anna paused in her preparation of the pancakes and walked over to address her master’s worries.

“I am sorry, my sensors did not pick up anything in the room that could have made a sound.”

“Must be the wind then.”

“As you say Master Grey.”

“Do I have any meetings today?”

Oww!

“None Master Grey, you have a free day today.”

Nobody told me it would be this painful!

“Are the pancakes ready yet?”

I wonder what this planet has for food? I’m starving.

“Nearly.”

“Don’t you hear it Anna? It sounded like somebody just yelped.”

My God.

“I believe it may be the wind.”

“No, I don’t think so.”

This planet, it is unbelievable.

“I will check the house after I finish the chores if it will assure you.”

There is life.

“Yes, do that.”

I should explore this place to understand more.

“Affirmative Master Grey, and the pancakes are done.”

“They’re delicious as usual Anna.”

“I was programmed to do so Master Grey. Shall I start the chores?”

“Yes.”

“Master Grey, you should really cut back on the coffee. You were up late last night again weren’t you?”

“I thought I had something fantastic to paint out, but it was just another failed project.”

“You will come up with something sonner or later Master Grey. You always do.”

“Yes, I know.”

fter depositing the cup, she walked over to him and proceeded to do the daily vitals check.

“Your daily check-up reveals nothing is wrong with you physically. Enjoy your breakfast Master Grey.”

He watched her leave towards the bedroom to make his bed, clean the already spotless counters, and do the laundry. She’d probably do it in that order as well. He would know, she did it everyday.

She was the closest to human company he had. An android.