Anonymous 08/07/2021 (Sat) 20:19 No.805 del

>Weeks pass after the party
>Madeline has had time to reflect, really regrets how she acted reflexively after the cake disaster
>She keeps thinking about the look of fear Emmy had on her face after the incident and hopes she can apologize when Emmy comes back
>Can androids feel fear? That looked like fear
>Madeline hopes Emmy will be okay
>A few days later, a new nandroid shows up.
>”Ah, and you must be Madeline! I’m Valerie!”
>Madeline asks where Emmy is
>”Oh, not to worry- I’m only here as a substitute while Emmy’s under repair. She’ll be back in family operation before you know it!”
>Madeline isn’t happy about this, but her parents explain that Valerie isn’t a replacement, just a substitute while Emmy is out and that a busy house waits for no one
>Months pass, Madeline makes minor connections with Valerie but wonders where Emmy is
>The excuses change as time goes by
>”She’s still being fixed, give it time”
>”She’s apparently got a more serious issue with her than expected, this will take longer than expected”
>”She’s been fixed, but they’ve moved her to a new family”
>At this last one, Madeline protests vehemently
>Her parents have been acknowledging her questions about Emmy with less and less eye contact, and now this

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