Note: This story takes place before the Ep with the advanced AI computer, an ep I haven't finished watching, so please no spoilers.
"I can't believe you brought this piece of junk home!" Charlie groaned when he entered Amita's kitchen one morning to get coffee.
"This toaster has lots of potential!" Amita said, getting out the cream from the fridge while Charlie set up the coffee maker
"Potential to make me go get my dad's hammer" Charlie muttered under his breath.
"Greg's new program just has a few glitches in it" Amita said defensively."As his teacher, I want to help him"
"Howdi doodilly do!" the toaster said brightly. "Good Morning! Would you like some toast?"
"No" Charlie said, rolling his eyes.
"Are you sure?"
" No one wants toast!" Charlie said firmly.
"I toast therefore I am" the machine said, and repeated "Do you want any toast?"
"No"
"How about a Bagel?"
"I don't want toast, bagels, baggettes, croisants, or any other toasted bread product!" Charlie snapped.
"Turn off" Amita said.
"Please repeat" the toaster didn't understand the command.
"Greg said he added that command" Amita said, puzzled.
"Greg should find another course of study" Charlie poured himself some coffee when it was ready.
"Charlie! He's still learning!" Amita scolded him.
"Would you like some toast" the toaster seemed to insist.
"Would you like to be at the receiving end of a hammer?" Charlie asked in a raised voice.
"Please repeat."
"On the bright side, Greg lowered the toasting temp, so the toast doesn't burn as often" Amita said brightly. "He hopes to bring it to a conference"
"For entertainment?" Charlie's tone grew sardonic.
Shaking her head, Amita unplugged the machine, to study it, determined to help her student.
The End.