"Good morning, Fred."


    "Good morning, Derrick," responded Fred, a smart android.


    "Fred, can you …"


    "Yes, I’ll be making your coffee and breakfast now."


    Derrick nodded. "Oh, by the way …"


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    "Yes, I''ve already taken care of that list, and I will purchase groceries and supplies this afternoon."


    "You know, I was just thinking …"


    "Of course, Derrick, I''ve scheduled that doctor''s appointment for you."


    Derrick frowned and spontaneously hummed a song.


    Fred started to sing the lyrics.


    "Damn Fred, this prototype mind-reading neural implant module is so … "


    "Annoying, and you can never finish a sentence," Fred replied.