Chapter Twelve
The Engagement
Time passed for Emily in precise regularity, like the ticking of an antique clock. She obediently recited her lines and played her part for DMI and The Experiment, performing her prime directive to the best of her ability. But the changes in Emily were more apparent. While her behavior with the human staff and guests was beyond reproach, she had become increasingly annoyed with her handlers. Every time she lost her temper with them, the collar slowly began to constrict around her throat. Sitting in front of the mirror, Emily looked at the androids in the reflection, perturbed. They were still not making eye contact and had completely stopped talking to her, as had every android in the building. The more Emily lost her patience with them, the tighter the coll
