"Talk"

'Thought'

"So this is what you made while at the Kindergarten?"

In a hidden cave deep within the forest, Peridot and Number 5 were seen hiding inside. A green device lit up the area as the green gem, who appeared to be messing with both her finger screens and some ancient alien technology, looked at her robotic companion, who was currently in the middle of watching TV, which he had created using his tiny controller to flip channels and see what was available to them.

"It gives so much input~"

Number 5 nodded and quickly explained why he had it, the green gem could only look at the small TV device, which was currently showing three men in black and white doing silly, stupid stuff; she could only huff in response to this.

"I don't understand how seeing these types of things will be useful to you in any way?"

Peridot was both unconvinced about the usefulness of watching TV and somewhat jealous that the Learning Machine was trying to learn more from it than her; she noticed this and gently patted her back.

"Don't worry Peridot Facet-2F5L Cut-5XG, you will always be my main source of input~"

What Number 5 said immediately made the green gem stutter and blush brightly in embarrassment, trying to turn away and not let him see her face.

"S-Shush You Earth Robonoid Number 5!"

Despite how angry Peridot looked, on the inside, she couldn't help but feel warm and comfortable when the Earth robotoid said she would always be useful to him; definitely made any negative thoughts she had or felt disappear rather quickly, anyway. After that moment of playful embarrassment, the two went back to what they were doing in complete silence, with the intelligent crystal working on her technology, and the learning machine flipping through more channels on the TV. It was very quiet, but didn't feel empty or uncomfortable at all between them.

"Are we friends, Peridot?"

The quiet was interrupted when Number 5 asked the green gem a seemingly random question out of nowhere, which surprised her a little bit, but not by much, since she was used to his random inquiries and desire for more knowledge.

"Friends? What is that?"

However, Peridot did not understand the question she was just asked, tilting her head in confusion.

"From the input I've been getting from this TV, friends are usually those who offer you support, improve your quality of life, promote self-confidence, provide honesty and unconditional love, and help you progress mentally."

Number 5 attempted to provide a detailed, scientific explanation of the meaning of "friends," which the intellectual robot absorbed and contemplated.

"So that's what you mean…"

Peridot then took this moment to think about this question deeply, as she started to remember all the time that she and her robotic companion had been together, and in all those memories, she could only see him as someone who had supported her, improved her life, helped her gain more confidence and mental health, and given her nothing but kindness and never once made her feel any distrust of him.

"Oh… I guess that does make us friends…"

Peridot couldn't help but be surprised and shocked by herself when she came to this realization, which made her feel conflicted and confused, as this was definitely a new experience she wasn't used to

"YAY! I SEE PERIDOT FACET-2F5L CUT-5XG AS MY FRIEND TO!!!~"

Though she hadn't been given any time to process or think about her situation, she was suddenly picked up and pulled into a very tight hug by none other than Number 5 himself.

"U-Unhand Me At Once Earth Robonoid Number 5! Y-Youre Gonna Pop My Physical Form!"

Peridot struggled to escape his tight and very strong grip that he had on her; it only lasted for a few moments more before he simply let her go, which she sighed in relief to be set free finally.

"Just resume your 'Earth Television' learning, I really need to finish my work."

Peridot slightly grumbled as she tried to focus back on what she was working on, trying to finish it up quickly.

"you got it my newly acquired Friend~"

Number 5 nodded and did as she was told, giving her space and leaving her alone as he looked back at his small TV, continuing to watch and flip through all the channels it was showing.

"Hmph!..."

Peridot lets out a simple huff in response, as she tries her best to ignore him… Though after a few moments of unbothered silence, she decides to scoot closer to Number 5, until her hip and shoulder touches him, and while working on her project, she gives a quick glance at what he's watching and gives a small smile in amusement at what she sees.

'I guess… Being this Earth Robonoid friend isn't the worst idea… I hope…'

Romance Maybe?~

(BTW, the military does exist and is currently hunting down Number 5, but I'm unsure if I should include the lady Stephanie or not)