One day, David was sitting alone in a park during the limited "free hour" allowed by the robots. He looked thoughtful, lost in his own world. Just then, Rosie arrived, her eyes filled with tears. She had no friends. No one was allowed to make friendships anymore - not without robot supervision and permission.
David noticed her and gently asked why she was upset. Rosie explained her loneliness. Moved by her emotions, David comforted her. Despite the restrictions, they began talking. Slowly, a bond formed - one the robots could not understand or control.
Day by day, whenever the robots granted outdoor time,