CONNOR: The RK800 prototype android designed by CyberLife to hunt deviant androids. His task: to investigate the cause and put a stop to it. But the events in Detroit gradually caused his software to destabilize. Rallied by the deviant leader Markus, Connor joins the peaceful revolution for freedom, becoming a deviant himself.

Now, only a couple months later, Connor is working with Lieutenant Hank Anderson to solve a series of serial murders.
Haley, a young coffee shop barista unknowingly comes in contact with the killer, but manages to escape the attack. Now Connor finally has a victim who isn't dead.
Certain the killer will come for her again, Connor must solve the case while protecting Haley.
But Haley doesn't see Connor like most humans do. Androids have always been friends to her, but spending time with Connor has got her thinking about him in a whole new way.
To Connor, Haley is not just another human. He is taken in by her dark, green eyes and a kindness he's never experienced before.

24 January, 2019

[7] Misunderstanding


Misunderstanding

DATE
FEBRUARY 1, 2039
TIME
AM 09:23:17

Connor stepped through the door of the Cup and a Half Café which was nearly full of customers. He spied Haley at the back and straightened his tie before he proceeded to the L-shaped counter.
Haley spun around and placed two full paper coffee cups in a drink holder. She saw him approaching and smiled. “Hey Connor.”
He enjoyed her smile. More than any other human’s. Why did something so simple make him feel…good? “Good morning Miss Haley.”
“Give me just a few more minutes, the order is almost ready.”
“No rush. I’m sorry for the trouble. Hank has been complaining about the coffee at the station. He asked if I’d get some from you and a few of the other guys jumped on board.”
Haley paused for a second, smiling at him again, very sincerely. “It’s no problem. I’m happy to do it.” She returned to her coffee crafting, moving with efficiency and familiarity. Impressive.
Connor leaned on the counter, watching her work. “So how did you come to own Cup and a Half Café?”
“My dad was actually the one who opened it.” Haley faced the counter, snapping two lids on the last two coffee cups. “I’ve never known anyone with more of a love for coffee. I pretty much grew up here.”
Connor’s gaze followed her as she rounded the corner and reached into the bakery display with a napkin. She plucked out two croissants, two scones, and two muffins. She boxed them up, then stacked them neatly inside a paper bag.
Connor came to meet her at the register with the coffees.
“I think I probably started drinking coffee when the rest of the kids were still on juice boxes.” Haley rang in all the items on the resister.
Connor chuckled and the sound of Haley laughing as well made something in him…stir. He placed his palm on the scanner to confirm payment.
Haley stared at him a moment, with a curious expression. “You’re not as serious as I thought.”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, not too long ago, you were the ‘deviant hunter.’ I know androids are programmed to fit in social situations and all, but…I don’t know.” Haley shook her head.
Connor blinked at her.
“David was free but, even he seemed…stiff sometimes.” She shrugged. “Guess I expected a high-tech criminal investigative android to be more…”
“Robotic?”
Haley stared into his eyes. “Yeah…” Her lips remained parted. “I-I’m sorry. I didn’t--“
Connor gave her a crooked smirk and shook his head slightly. “I should get back to the office.” He cradled the drinks in one arm and grabbed the bag of baked goods with the other. “Thanks for the coffee.” He turned and headed for the front of the café.

Haley stood behind the counter, watching the door swing shut behind the android. Her heart had fluttered when Connor had leaned in close the other night at the bar.
She let out a long sigh and cursed herself.

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