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You will be quite pleased, I believe. We’ve put together a few possibilities based on your criteria.

There’s more than One?

Well, yes. Choosing a nanny is not only very important but very subjective. The questionnaire you filled out helped us identify top candidates with your desired attributes, but we find that the best decisions come from meeting the nanny in person before choosing.

I see

This way you interview each potential candidate and determine which would be right for your family.

But they all posses the qualities I asked for?

Oh, yes. All. But each exhibit minor deviations. Some subtle. But once you interview them I am confident you will find the perfect match for your needs.

Great. Thank you

Shall I send in the first potential candidate?

Um. Yes. That would be great.

For our records this is candidate A298.

It was lovely to meet you, Mr. McNally. I look forward to working for your family.

Well, Mr. McNally? How was your first candidate?

Fine. I guess. It’s a little haunting … the similarities.

Those were the specifications you requested.

Yes. I know

We can provide other candidates if there are any criteria you would like to change. For a price.

No. Not yet. Well, maybe.

Whatever you wish. After all, this is a caregiver for your children.

Right. Maybe I can just interview the rest of the candidates and I’ll let you know.

Of course. I will send in caregiver A452.

A452.

Mr. McNally. A452 informed me that she wasn’t suitable for your needs.

She had the qualities I asked for, but she’s not quite right. My Maeve was warm. I could tell the first two candidates were androids. I do not want my kids to know

I understand. Here at Branson Synthetics, we find that our patrons request something very specific, like a duplicate of your wife, but when faced with the actual product its too much. Too life like. That’s why we provide different candidates. Perhaps this next candidate will please you.

Maybe this whole thing was a mistake.

Only you can decide that. Let me have A671 come in. Then make your decision. Remember, we can alter anything. For a price.

Yes. Yes.

And if it pleases you, I can have A671 respond to your wife’s name. If it will help with your decision.

Sounds Wonderful.

Mr. McNally . I see you have decided on A671. 

Yes. Yes. She was … perfect.

Oh, I am delighted to hear. We really try to produce a product that our patrons are happy with. I will just need your signature here to finalize your purchase and authorize your payment. We are all set. Just remember our 24-hour hotline. If A674 needs any upgrades, adjustment, or repairs, it is all included with your purchase.

I thought your androids were indestructible.

If you maintain the recommended maintenance schedule, A671 will outlive you. And your children. Also, if you want A671 to look as though she is aging, we provide the aging upgrades over time. For a price.

Yes. Of course.

And that concludes our business for today. Branson Synthetics is very thankful for your patronage. A671 will be waiting for you at the entrance.

Um. One more question please.

Of course.

I know that all the androids are life like. Does that mean … well I assumed it meant … um, what I’m trying to ask is can she … A61 .. can she perform all her wifely duties?

All our androids are anatomically correct, and she will perform any wifely duties you may wish. Androids not only look, but feel like real people. Unless of course you would like us to turn off her sensuality feature?

No! No. Thank you. Great. Okay. Well, I will see you at her upgrade.

Enjoy your purchase! And please, come again.

Wifely Duties? He’s unbelievable.

It’s not uncommon for androids to be used as companions.

He cheats on me numerous times. We go away to try and rekindle our love, or so he says. He pushes me off a cliff, acts the victim, and wants his android to perform wifely duties! He’s Reprehensible!

He did seem quite sincere. But it is not for me to say. And you are alive to exact revenge.

Only because he pushed me and didn’t make sure the job was done. If it wasn’t for that ledge, my kids would truly be motherless.

How do you find your accommodations?

Very Nice. Thank you. But I will be happy when the android does it’s job, and I can finally go home.

Of course

The android will do it’s job, right?

Yes. A671 will analyze the surroundings and determine the best way to eliminate your husband that will look accidental.

Perfect. I can’t thank you enough. 

No need. As we discussed, Branson Synthetics provides a variety of services. For a price.