TWENTY 2104 ambled towards the village hall, his arms swinging gently in the artificial breeze. He’d passed two male humans who were stood chatting on the outskirts of the village. He’d greeted them politely before heading further into the village, to find the leaders. A minute later, his lumbering gait brought him to the village hall, spotting four females standing outside. “Greetings,” he said respectfully. “Hello,” Caroline replied, dwarfed by his bulk. “What have we done now?” “I don’t believe you have done anything? I was merely paying you a visit.” “Good. Because we have a request.” “I am listening,” 2104 replied readily. “Some of the villagers need medicines. Others can only eat certain foods too. If we’re to stay here, we need the things that were available on Earth. Like alc

