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Jim is walking along a sidewalk. He sits down at a park bench and rummages through his bag. A Businessman walks up to him. Businessman: Hello, Jim. How are you feeling today? Mind if I sit? He sits. Jim: I’m not sure how you know my name but that’s fine, I was just leaving. Businessman: Sit down please Jim. We have something to discuss. Jim: No thanks, I’m late to an important meeting. Businessman: With Robert Smith, the CEO of something or other - Yes, your model was always very ambitious. Jim: My model? What are you talking about? Businessman: There’s no way to put this nicely… You’re a robot, Jim. Jim: Haha… Ok, what’s this really about? Businessman: Due to a legal change in company ethics policy, it is my job to inform you that you are a robot. Jim: Well, since that is impossible and frankly absurd, I’m going to leave and hope to never see you again. Businessman: *sighs* We knew you wouldn’t believe us, so I have proof. The businessman pulls out a...

Ideas The businessman returns to collect Jim in order to retire him. Jim must defend his right to independence through persuasive arguments Jim discovers he has a life-clock ticking down to zero and goes off on his own on a small journey of introspection in the form of a montage. He looks off into the distance fully expecting his life to end in a few more seconds but instead it turns out it was just an egg timer. He coughs up a perfectly cooked hard boiled egg and realizes he's doomed to immortality as an egg cooker. Another android claims they need Jim's help but in fact just want a piece of his brain to prolong their lifespan. Jim and Ted defeat the android using its remote controller. Jim decides to use his apparent immortality to watch every movie ever made in chronological order.

Part 1 External appearance: Black, long hair past the shoulder. It is tied into a loose ponytail. Lightish brown skin. Dark eyes. Small stature, probably not much taller than 4 feet and slight of frame. Clothing is colorful, modest, and functional. The sweater looks like wool or perhaps partially synthetic knit. A winter coat is hanging on the back of the chair. Body habitus: Subtle and small in almost all movements. She often rests head on left hand with the elbow on the table. Her speech is quiet with a mild Indian accent. In terms of demeanor when talking to other people, usually slightly shy or at least unconfident. Seems most relaxed when working at the computer without having to interact with anyone. Affect: Very calm at all times. In the event of a stressful situation, emotions are kept in check but not so much that sympathy isn't drawn from those around. Shows vulnerability with ease and proficiency and not without politeness which causes others to want to help her if...