ED-E liked Six; she's such a nice gal.

When ED-E woke up, the first thing he saw was the happiness is her eyes; ED-E had never seen someone look at him like that before. What a great thing to wake up to! He hovered around Alexei for a moment before waiting for her to give him his first order. Only, she didn't say anything; why wasn't she telling him what to do?

Alexei looked at him sadly. She shook her head and turned to the table where he sat lifeless just moments before. Oh, no, did ED-E do something wrong?

After searching for paper and a pencil, she wrote Can't talk. Sorry. And held it up to ED-E, hoping that an Eyebot knew how to read. Thankfully, Alexei was rewarded with a low whistle in response to her muteness. ED-E sank a few inches lower to the ground in sadness before returning to his usual "height." Without even thinking, she repeated the same whistle in response. ED-E bounced up and down in surprise. The lady could talk! She could talk just like ED-E! Maybe ED-E could help!

Steadying himself, ED-E slowly let out a [*PHOO-WEE*], and when Alexei remained silent, he repeated it again until he saw the look in her eyes. Did she get understand him finally?

"*phooo-weee*," she whistled slowly. She whistled it again and nodded her head. Does this mean yes?, she wondered. She got her response, as ED-E circled around her several times. She got it! ED-E was ecstatic.

"*phoo-wee*?"

[*PHOO-WEE*]

Alexei thought for a moment, and steadied ED-E in her hands and as she shook her head, thought about the right way to say no. "*phee-hwoo*" ED-E hovered, unsure of what she meant.

[?] [REPEAT INPUT]

"*phee-hwoo*," she repeated, as she shook her head again and prayed he understood.

Once more ED-E circled her in excitement and placed his face against hers and chirped happily. She could feel the warmth radiating off of him. I should fix his heat output soon. He might need more coolant.

[USER HAS FULFILLED VOCAL DIAMETERS] [FURTHER TESTING REQUIRED AT LATER DATE]

Alexei pointed to herself and held up six fingers.

[SIX?] [YOU ARE SIX?]

"*phoo-hwee*", she answered with a smile. I think I can get the hang of this.

[AGREEABLE RESPONSE] [USER_SIX HAS ACHIEVED SATISFIABLE VOCAL OUTPUT AT CURRENT MENTAL STATE]

With a satisfied smile, Six walked toward the door, and waited for ED-E to follow her. If ED-E could get her to talk again, then he maybe he could help her in other ways across the Mojave. She pointed her head towards the Bison Steve Hotel and whistled for him to come.

[USER_SIX HAS REQUESTED FURTHER COMPANIONSHIP] [REQUEST ACCEPTED]