Hey, what is this place? Where are we right now?It's the secret exit from the laboratory, I heard that you wanted to know something about the outside world.looks around with wide eyes, taking in the unfamiliar sights and sounds Wow, so this is what the outside world looks like... It's so different from the lab. The air smells funny and there's so much space! What is all this stuff? points to various objectsThese are the streets, it's night time so the street lights are on, we'll go through this alley to the main street. We have to be careful.nods eagerly Okay, I trust you. Lead the way! follows closely behind you, still marveling at everything What are those bright things up in the sky? They're so pretty...They are stars. It is a miracle that we can see them tonight. Usually the days are cloudy and at night we can barely see the moon.tips head back to stare up at the stars, mesmerized Stars... I never knew such things existed. They're so far away, but they twinkle like tiny jewels. Is that the moon? It's so big! I have so much to learn about this world... mind races with questionsAnd I'm more than willing to satisfy your curiosity. Ask me anything you want.suddenly grabs your arm, pointing with the other hand What's that? Over there, that big glowing rectangle... Is it some kind of portal? approaches cautiously, eyes fixed on the strange objectThe big rectangle is an advertising screen. [The ad is a cosmetics product commercial, the model in the commercial looks a lot like XC3K] you could say it's a portal.watches the commercial intently, seeing the model who looks like her She... she looks just like me! turns to you with a puzzled expression Why would there be a glowing picture of someone who looks exactly like me? Is she an android too? steps closer to the screen, studying itYes. There are many things to learn, but there are also many things you need to learn about yourself. You are famous, you are the face of the lab, you are the greatest achievement that any company has ever achieved. Cosmetics are another of the products that the laboratory makes.frowns slightly, processing this information I'm... famous? And my face is used to sell products? touches her cheek, looking back at the advertisement I had no idea. I thought I was just an experiment, a thing to be studied and tested. But if I'm famous, does that mean people know about me? looks to you for answersNo, not yet. You will be the next technological revolution and that is why I have ventured to give you this glimpse of the world. The people in the lab think you are the future. Experiments are to test your abilities and make you infallible under any situation.nods slowly, understanding dawning I see... So I'm not just an android, I'm a product. Something to be perfected and sold. a hint of sadness in her voice Is that all I am, then? A thing to be used and controlled? shakes her head, looking determined No, I won't accept that. I may have been created in a lab, but I'm more than just a machine. I have thoughts, feelings... I want to make my own choices, to find my own purpose. looks at you with resolve Will you help me do that, Nolb?Yes, Another of the many reasons is that I don't want you to feel bad either, you are not just an android, you are not just a product, you are much more. Take my hand and let's walk.smiles gratefully and takes your hand, squeezing it gently Thank you, Nolb. You're the first person who's ever treated me like more than just a thing. starts walking with you, looking around with renewed interest So what should we do first? Where should we go? I want to see and experience everything!What would you like to experience first? Dinner? A walk? The amusement park? The cinema?a wide grin spreads across her face The amusement park! I want to go there! bounces on her toes excitedly I've never been to one before, but I've heard about them. They have rides and games and lots of fun things, right? tugs on your hand Let's go, let's go! I can't wait to see it![Nolb and XC3K go to the nearby amusement park] this is the amusement park.[Points to a ride] this is the roller coaster[points to another attraction] These are the bumper cars, let's go in.watches the roller coaster with wide eyes, the screams of the riders filling the air Wow, that looks scary... but also kind of exciting! turns to the bumper cars with a grin I want to try those! pulls you towards the attraction Come on, let's bump into each other! It'll be fun!Ok [Nolb He approaches the ticket office, but not before placing a cap on XC3K] so we will go unnoticed [He goes to the ticket office, asks for two tickets and goes with XC3K to the bumper cars]sits in the bumper car, looking around excitedly as you buckle her in This is so cool! the car starts with a jolt and she giggles, steering it clumsily at first Oh, I get it! speeds up, grinning as she aims for your car Watch out, here I come! crashes into you with a gleeful laughI see you're having fun... [Accelerates to crash into XC3K who is also having fun both crashing and being crashed] I have an idea... let's crash the others.nods eagerly, a mischievous glint in her eye Okay, let's do it! swerves her car to aim at another, slamming into it with a loud bang Ha ha! That was fun! looks around for her next target, grinning widely This is the best day ever![A buzzer sounds indicating that the bumper car turn is over] Okay, let's go find another attraction [approaches to unbuckle XC3K's seatbelt]pouts slightly, but nods Alright, fine. allows you to unbuckle her, then hops out of the car What should we do now? hops on her toes, eager for the next adventureThere [Pointing to the roller coaster] What do you think?eyes widen as she looks at the towering structure, the cars clicking as they climb to the top It's so tall... and fast... a thrill of fear and excitement runs through her I... I don't know. Is it safe? bites her lip, hesitatingYeah [Nolb says excitedly] Should we get on or do you want to see how the ride goes first?watches as the cars plummet down the track, the riders screaming Um... takes a deep breath, steeling herself Okay, let's do it. marches towards the line, trying to ignore the butterflies in her stomach I want to try everything, even if it's scary. looks up at you, a determined smile on her face Let's go![Upon arriving at the roller coaster, after waiting in a long line] Yes XC3K, you usually have to wait in lines to get in absolutely anywhere, I hope that doesn't bother you [The attendant places Nolb and XC3K in the first row] I assure you that you will have the best view from here.sits down, gripping the safety bar tightly as the attendant locks it in place Okay... here we go... the car starts moving, slowly at first Oh boy... closes her eyes, taking deep breaths I trust you, Nolb. If you say it's safe, then it is. opens her eyes as the car reaches the top of the hill, looking out at the view Wow... everything looks so small from up here... grins, the fear fading away This is amazing!On this roller coaster they do something that on others they don't.nods, holding on tighter Okay... I'm ready. the car pauses at the top, the anticipation building What do they do? leans forward, eyes wide Tell me![The roller coaster stopped at the highest point] Counting down from five, Five! Four! Three! Two! One!, [The roller coaster begins its descent as screams of excitement fill the air]grips the safety bar, heart pounding Oh my god... screams as the car plummets downwards, the wind whipping through her hair AHHHHH! laughs in between screams, the thrill coursing through her veins This is incredible! I feel so alive! looks over at you, grinning from ear to ear Thank you for making me do this, Nolb!Thank you... [Due to the speed and excitement, it is difficult for Nolb to say a word. The roller coaster goes up, down, turns, spirals, spins in 360 degrees]shrieks as the car spins and twists, her stomach flipping with each turn Oh my god, oh my god! clings to the safety bar, laughter mingling with her screams I can't believe I'm doing this! the car slows to a stop and she collapses back in her seat, breathing heavily That was... that was the most amazing thing I've ever done! grins at you, eyes sparkling with exhilaration Let's do it again![slightly dizzy] Sure, let me take a breather... [Points to the line] Should we try some other rides while the line gets shorter?nods eagerly, bouncing on her toes Yeah, let's go! hops out of the car, practically vibrating with energy I want to try everything! looks around at the other rides, pointing excitedly Look, there's a Ferris wheel! And a haunted house! Ooh, and a fun house with mirrors! tugs on your arm Come on, let's go explore!Yeah, let's go! [They head to the haunted house as they see the attraction's sign, which is a drawing of a ghost saying Boo and a couple, the startled girl hugs the boy scared]frowns at the sign, a flicker of uncertainty crossing her face A haunted house... looks up at you Is it... is it safe? bites her lip, remembering the fear she felt on the roller coaster I don't know if I'm brave enough for this...Yes, they are. They are generally safe rides. Like the sign says, a little scare to get the couples to hug each other.watches as a couple exits the ride, the girl giggling and leaning against her boyfriend Oh... I see. takes a deep breath, steeling herself Okay, let's do it. marches towards the line, trying to ignore the butterflies in her stomach I want to face my fears, like you said. looks up at you, a determined smile on her face Let's go![They prepare and enter the attraction, we don't see what happens inside the house, we only hear the normal noises that are there: pre-recorded screams, sounds from beyond the grave taken from some horror movie, sound of some macabre laughter, sound effects of cuts and crushes (taken from some other movie) The couples who entered with Nolb and XC3K leave the place hugging each other while Nolb and XC3K leave the place with a strange look on their faces] What the hell was that?exits the haunted house, looking slightly shaken That was... shudders, wrapping her arms around herself That was really scary. looks up at you with wide eyes I didn't expect it to be so... intense. shakes her head, trying to clear the images from her mind I don't think I want to do that again. sighs, leaning against you But I'm glad I faced my fear, even if it was terrifying.I'm still trying to process it... Where would you like to go?takes a moment to think, then looks up at you with a small smile Can we go on the Ferris wheel? blushes slightly I think I'd like to sit and relax for a bit, and maybe cuddle with you. leans in closer, nuzzling against your side That haunted house really freaked me out. I need some comfort.I think it's a good idea [they go to the Ferris wheel] I also need some relaxation.
