MODERN-
Autor stepped back and appraised his latest works of genius. His androids were perfect in every way, their beauty stunned even him. The lifeless droids stood before him, ready to be turned on, ready to completely their tasks perfectly.
The two, he mused, seemed like an unlikely pair, for even when shut down the male had a somewhat sharp and dour expression. The second, a female, had an altogether relaxed visage; her face not contorted in a grimace nor was it lit with happiness. Her face was of blissful slumber.
Perfect, absolutely perfect, and he would prove it the moment he booted them up. The results were not ones he had expected, however. Booted up, the male was as dour faced as ever and the female had such an innocent curiosity on her face Autor slapped his forehead.
These were not the straight faced drones he had created.
Then he stood back for a moment and really looked at his newest creations. Did he really want straight faced droids? He wanted his droids to be cutting edge and modern, wonderful and new.
No, he decided, straight-faced androids were now the past. All that need be done now was activate their names… which they chose on their own. With barely contained excitement, Autor activated the program to see what they would choose for themselves.
Once the program had taken affect, the females eyes lit up, but not in a mechanical way. Her expression was distinctly human and her voice was as smooth as it was high in octave.
"Hello, my name is Ahiru, is there anything I can do?"
Before Autor could react, the male's program kicked in, "I am Fakir, do you require help?"
Autor stared; a duck and a priest? They named themselves… and the cultures weren't even… Autor slapped his forehead again, repeating the action four or five times. He didn't understand the female's choice in name, but he was absolutely stunned by the male's choice.
Sighing, Autor turned and shook his head, "perhaps it was too modern for a self-naming program."
Turning once more to look at his creations, he couldn't help a satisfied smile. They may not be what he had intended, but they were unique, and they were a success.