53 – The Purpose

Liz looked at the various objects on the floor: special fabrics, small electronic components, and metal plates.

"This may be what you call feeling excited." The mechanic muttered. "I'm really looking forward to building Ciara's new custom outfit."

"Yeah, I'm excited, too," I replied. "I don't want Ciara to get hurt like that time."

The mechanic was silent for a moment. "Is it just my feelings? Why do you sound sad, Axel?"

"I didn't expect those words to come out of you."

"Maybe because we're both robots."

"No." Azalea approached us. "Since he arrived yesterday, I feel something is different about Axel."

The flora girl knelt in front of me, giving her gentle caresses to my body. "You can tell me anything."

"There's nothing." I sighed and hovered towards the roof. As much as possible, I want to avoid conversations that irritate me.

But Azalea still followed me. With a slightly firmer tone, I asked her. "Please, don't follow me…."