Ben stood at the railings with Asselyum. They were looking at the new year's sunrise. Another year added to his never turning clock. "What is love, Ben?" Asselyum asked. He turned towards her and laughed, "What Asselyum, you don't know what that is?" "Someone told me they love me. What should I answer?" "There would be humans who would say that they love you when they won't." "Why would they lie?" "Because some people are cowards—Believing that loving a robot would be easier." "Then, is loving someone a mistake for us?" "No, it's like—Most mistakes wear a mask of love." The sun was beginning to rise among the buildings, lighting up Slaine's pink face. It was morning. Asseylum was looking at him, as he patiently waited for her answer. "Let's not fall in love." She said. "But why?

