Vito sits in an office as the Principle sighs, as he closes his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose. He then opens his eyes and stares at the nervous teen in front of him.

  "Vito-"

  "I'm sorry!" Vito quickly says. "Psi's still learning stuff, he's really new to all of this. And-"

  "Vito." The Principles brown eyes bare into Vito's dull blue. "You're Worker Drone attacked Mr. Rick Wilboer's Worker Drone." he motions to a stereotypical jock looking teenager with sitting in a chair beside Vito.

  Rick has buzzed blonde hair and hazel eyes, and a rather buff build. He gres at the shorter Vito, making him shrink under the pressure.

  The principle continues. "Now, Rick's father wants you to pay for the damages, Vito."

  "But-" Vito grows worried.

  "Vito, the Wilboer family is-"

  Suddenly the door opens up and a tall adult man, wearing a fancy suit with a top hat pair with a cravat. He has short bck hair and amber eyes.

  Behind him is a nervous looking man with short blonde hair and hazel eyes, wearing a button up shirt and dress pants.

  "Ahh, there you are Vito, my boy." The fancy man smiles at Vito.

  "Mr. Elliot." Vito gives a nervous smile as he waves.

  "James, what are you doing here?" The Principle questions.

  "Oh, I happened to be in town, and I suddenly got a call from my dear friend, Klien, that his son got in trouble at school." James steps up beside Vito and pats his shoulder. "Look, whatever trouble he got into, I'll deal with it."

  "James-" The Principle starts, but James hands him an envelope and he goes quiet. He sighs and looks to Vito. "Vito, just don't let it happen again."

  "...Yes, sir."

  Outside in the hallway, Psi stands in silence, staring at the wall in front of him. He hears footsteps approach, but doesn't look he just keeps staring ahead.

  "That was pretty gusty." A female voice calls out.

  Psi turns to the side and sees the gothic looking female drone from behind. Her pink hair has a few curled bangs hanging over her right eye and side swept bangs. Her pink eyes stare up at Psi's red with a smirk.

  Psi titles his head in confusion, and the drone chuckles.

  "Standing up to a Drone from a Wilboer family, no drone I know is willing to do that. For fear of getting decommissioned." She slides up right in front of him. "But you, you're different, you're not afraid of death are you?"

  Psi raises an eyebrow and the drone steps back with a smile.

  "I'm T-1100XX100X10, you can call me T." She holds a hand out to him, a few rings on her hand glint in the fluorescent lights above them.

  Y stares down at her hand for a few moments, before grabbing it and shaking it. "Y-1101X1XX0."

  "I'll call you Y." T winks at him, and starts walking off. "Well, css is nearly over so I need to head to the Drone room. If you survive, I'll see you ter."

  Y watches her walk off, and a warm feeling spreads through his servos, making him confused.

  Diagnostics Check...............Diagnostics Complete: All Clear.

  ?

  Psi grows more confused, but straightens up as the office door opens up and Jame and Vito walk out.

  "You and your father should visit soon, Vito." James fixes his hat. "I need someone to keep Tessa busy, she keeps pying with her... toys... And besides, I think your unit is the same as ours."

  "I'll try to visit soon, Sir." Vito smiles.

  "Good good. You're a good chap. Well have a good rest of your day." James pats Vito on the back and walks off.

  Vito lets out a heavy sigh, before turning Psi and gives him a 'Really!' Look while giving exaggerated hand emotions. "What were you doing?!"

  "The S unit attacked me." Psi states in a monotone voice.

  "And so you tried to destroy him?!" Vito loudly whispers.

  Psi stares at Vito for a few seconds, before nodding. "I acted to what my programming told me."

  Vito loudly groans, then grabs Psi's hand and starts to drag him off. "Look, you can't attack everyone that ys a hand on you. You could get us in a lot of trouble."

  A loading wheel appears on Psi's visor for a few seconds, then his red eyes appear. "Noted."

  Vito smiles as he gnces to his Drone. "Thank you.... Also this is the most I've heard you talk in the past few days!"

  Psi stares at Vito, making the human sweat drop.

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  Hours go by and the school day is finally over, Psi stands by Vito as he digs around in his locker. Psi eyes scan every fave that passes by, pulling up any information on them. Then he notices T walk by with a goth girl in front of her.

  T notices Psi's stare and she nods to him. Psi blinks and nods back, making the female drone smile.

  Suddenly a loud bang puts Psi on high alert and he swiftly turns to the side. He sees Rick with his hand over Vito's closed locker.

  "Well, Vito." Rick sneers down at him. "You sure got me in a lot of trouble with my dad, ya know that? And I didn't even do anything."

  "Look Rick, I'm sorry for what happened." Vito looks up to him. "And I'm sorry if Psi here damaged your new S unit, but he's still learning."

  "Why would a drone need to learn how to probably act?" Rick questions. "Or are you just saying that to make excuses."

  "Believe what you want, but I have a bus to catch." Vito starts to walk off, but Rick holds his arm out, stopping him.

  "Oh, we're not done yes, Vito." Rick cracks his knuckles. "I want a little revenge, I worked really hard to get that drone and now we have to send it back to get repaired. So, I think a few knocked out teeth should settle the debt, right?"

  Vito takes a few steps back as he starts to sweat, gring up at Rick. Rick pulls his fist back, as several students nearby stop and watch, whispering among themselves. But before Rick can throw his fist forward, Psi steps in front of Vito.

  "Move it you think of metal!" Rick shouts in anger.

  "Rick Wilboer, attacking a high ranking official can result in jail time up to 15 years and a 50,000 dolr fine." Psi states calmly.

  "High ranking official?!" Rick questions. "The fuck you mean."

  "Please move citizen." Psi orders as he stares deeply into Rick's eyes. "Or force may be used."

  "Or forced may be used'" Rick mocks. "Just shut up."

  Rick tries to punch, Psi, but the drone catches his hand. Rick grows confused and tries to pull his fist away, but Psi is holding onto it tightly.

  "Let go!" Rick yells, and Psi throws him to the ground.

  "Further violence against Vito will result in severe consequences." Psi turns to Vito and nods.

  Vito blinks in confusion, his face showing it as well. "Let... let's just go."

  Vito walks off with psi following.

  "What a coward!" Rick calls out in anger as he stands up. "Hiding behind that drone!"

  Vito just continues on, not bothering to acknowledge Rick.

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  Vito and Psi return home and they are greeted by Byzan running up to them, meowing. Vito bends down and bets the cat a few times, before taking off his shoes and tossing his bag to the side; and entering the living room.

  Byzan meows and rubs against Psi. Psi stares down at the cat as he looks up at the drone and meows. The Y unit bends down pats the cat a few times, before following after Vito.

  Vito plops down onto the couch and turns on the Tv. Psi stands beside the cough and stares at him. Vito gnces at Psi, before speaking.

  "Just sit down beside me... it's kinda creeps me out when you just stare."

  Psi nods and sits down beside Vito, and looks up to the TV. A war movie is pying the sounds of gunfire put Psi on edge, the sounds reminding him of his time back in the training base.

  Then he randomly thinks about T, which makes him feel rather warm. He likes her nearly as much as Vito, maybe he could become friends with her just like he is with Vito.

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