21- Manufactured


Kirby Manufacturing Plant, Texas

Ava wheeled up to a laptop. "What's the big deal?"

The laptop cringed. "Well, we have an order in for a motor."

Ava raised an eyebrow. "Any details?"

"Well, it's for a G5."

The Avalir II vacuum backed away. "Wait, those are still in circulation?"

"This was a request from a rich guy in California."

"Oh." Ava wheeled away.

"Don't forget, tomorrow you're getting sold."

She groaned. "Don't remind me. I've been here for a month and I'm already getting cabin fever."


Ava sat on the steps, waiting for the salesman to make a deal.

"Come on, I don't have all day," the vacuum thought.

The woman walked out and caught sight of Ava.

A few minutes later, Ava found herself carried into her new home.