The scribbling of notes is heard coming from the living room. Lisa Loud is going through a physical with her newest creation. She pokes and prods causing different panrls and ports to appear.
"Day 1 activities include: a tea party with Lola, dancing with Lola and Leni, having a jam session with Luna, facing Lynn and Lana in tackle football, purposefully losing at said football,"
"I did not lose on purpose, mistress Lynn Jr. Is incredibly gifted at sports." Lincoln interrupted. His creator put her hand on his shoulder and gives him a stare that said 'sure you did'.
"Continuing: cleaning Lana at the request of Lola, throwing mud at Lola at the request of Lana, putting both in time out after a fight ensued at the request of mother unit, cooking dinner with father unit, and lastly acting as a ventriloquist dummy for Luan." she pushes up her glasses that had slid down her nose. "A remarkable first day. I see nothing of concern for the foreseeable future."
"I will endeavour to serve the family without complaint, creator."
"Well done Lincoln, you are without a doubt my greatest creation to date." She continues to take notes before poking him in the back. A large outlet appears allowing her to connect him to the wall via a cord. As the electricity surges through him he jumps ever so slightly. Lisa lifts an eyebrow at this but only writes about it. "You can stay active for about a week without charging. As you will have nothing to do at night, I see no reason to not charge during our sleep cycles."
"Understood, Creator." Lincoln gave her an affirmative.
After the excitement of a robot servant being introduced to the home the household got tuckered out. The twins were the first to go, being the most demanding out the family. Slowly but surely, one by one everyone began to retire to their rooms. The only ones remaining downstairs were Lisa and Lincoln. She too was fading after taking an all nighter to finish Lincoln.
"Shall I carry you to your room, Creator?"
"No you're already plugged in so don't worry about it. I was about to go up anyways." She rubbed her eyes underneath her glasses. "I will run a diagnostic test in the morning. Goodnight Lincoln."
"Goodnight Creator."
Tick tock…
Lincoln sat on a wooden stool in the corner of the living room. In silence, he sat as a sentry constantly scanning the room.
Tick tock…
From his point of view he could see the stairs and front door. Nothing really moved though, he could pick up on the sounds of the family's cat wandering around.
Tick tock…
An hour passed.
Tick tock…
Two more hours passed.
Tick tock…
A set of footsteps could be heard coming out of a room. Lincoln perked up. He unplugged himself and waited for whomever it was coming downstairs. The figure descended in the dead of night and when her foot touched down onto the 1st floor the robot spoke.
"Mistress Lucy, do-"
"Gasp!" She jumped slightly but did not over react. She turned towards the sound.
"My apologies, mistress Lucy." the android bowed but with her eyes still adjusting she couldn't see it. Lincoln could detect her heart rate was slowing back down to normal levels. "Is there anything I can assist you with?"
"Sigh. It's okay I forgot you were a thing now. I thought you may be staying in Lisa's room." her eyes adjusted to the darkness. "I guess I was wrong."
"All the outlets in the Creator's room are in use so I am residing down here for the time being." he motions towards his stool.
"Hmm, I see."
"..."
"..."
Without another word, Lucy walks towards the kitchen. Lincoln follows. She grabs a glass and approaches the sink. Water flows into the glass.
"Would you like me to filter that for you, mistress Lucy?" Lincoln breaks the silence. Lucy turns towards him and stares. He waits for a response. She offers the glass towards him which he takes. She could not make out what he did but after several moments the glass was handed back to her much cooler than it was before. She took a sip of the refreshingly cool water. Had their water quality been so bad before? Not really but this water was really refreshing.
"Thank you, Lincoln." she began walking out of the room. The android followed her closely. She could hear him directly behind her and while not fearing the robot she glanced back. Unfortunately, this was just enough time for her to not notice the cat on the floor in front of her.
*NYAAAAHHH* was the unmistakably the sound Cliff made of a cat whose tail had just been stepped on. It was still enough for her to freak out and fall backwards. In a split instant an arm wrapped around her waist as the cat rushed off. The glass of water was held tightly to her chest but even with her current tipped angle no water spilled on her.
"Perhaps some light is necessary." She heard the android's voice close to her face. His iris began to light ever so slightly. In the darkness it reminded her of a predator eyeing her in the brush. Fully lit, she could now see her current situation. He held her like a tangoist, his body pressing up to her in the most provocative way. With unknown speed she saw that his hand blocked her cup from spilling. She became hyper aware of how close his face was to hers but she could say nothing. After a solid three seconds he slowly tilted her back to a standing position. "Are you alright, mistress Lucy?"
"Um…"
"Your heart rate is higher than when I accidentally scared you."
"It's nothing… I'm going to my room now."
"I'll escort you."
"No!" Lucy's response was sudden and startling.
"..."
"I-I mean…" She feels the boy's hand on her cheek.
"I insist."
She nods. The android takes her hand and begins guiding her to her room. His nocturnal eyes light the way ever so slightly. He grips the doorknob and opens the door for her. She enters silently glancing at the boy's eyes as she thanks him. The door closes…
The android makes his way downstairs again. He plugs himself back into the wall and sits on his stool. It checks its internal clock. It is 3:21 AM. He begins scanning the room again waiting for someone else to visit him.
Tick tock…