Don’t you even think about it……

YES!!! High Score!! Finally!! Beat that, Monty!

Knock knock. Freddy can we come in?

We?

Yes we.

*gasp*

It’s all right Abbey. It’s just Freddy. 

I’m sorry you are all so much bigger up close.

Ah I see. Freddy this is Abbey. She was locked in after hours and we can’t seem to find Officer Vanessa anywhere.

Hmm I can’t seem to contact her either. Most unusual. Hello Abbey. 

Hello, Freddy.

What’s this? She has no profile?

No. She does not. She’s not even sure how she got here.

I woke up in a room with lots of junk on the floor. Officer Vanessa took me to lost and found and said she would call the police, but she never came back. So I went looking and kinda found Bonnie near the exit.

These are most unusual circumstances. Without Officer Vanessa, I don’t think Abbey can leave. The maintenance team does not come back to until Monday.

Do not worry Abbey. We will find her.

Freddy should be back soon.

Okay.

Please make yourself comfortable.

I like your dolls. Can I see one?

Of course.

Hello Freddy, can I play with you? 

He’s very squishy. 

Our plushes are made with the finest materials. Completely flame retardant and non toxic.

That’s good I guess. Do kids really try to eat them?

On occasion.

Oh… I promise I won’t try.

It’s appreciated.

You know it is only recently we’ve been so understaffed. Ever since the S.T.A.F.F. initiative our human employee roster is quite small.

Oh.

Tonight it’s only Officer Vanessa, and it’s very strange that no one can find her. I had hoped we would have you out by now. I’m sure your parents are very worried.

My mom died last year….

I’m very sorry.

It’s okay. The people at the home are nice.

The home?

When my mom died, I was sent to a children’s home. They take care of me, but they aren’t her.

I see.

Dr. Ackerman says I’ll be adopted soon and I should keep my head up, but it’s hard.

Doctor? Are you ill?

No, she comes to my school and we talk about what makes me sad.

A therapist.

Ya.

At least I have Davey. He’s my only friend here.

Davey?

We met online a few months ago. We talk every day at lunch on the library computer. He’s really nice.

I see.

You say that a lot.

It’s a programmed response when my AI is unable to produce another.

Oh…well I think it’s amazing you talk so good. Sometimes I forget you’re a robot.

I believe that is a compliment. Thank you.

You’re welcome.

I tried several security offices and still no sign of her.

Oh…

This is most troubling. If there was a real emergency we have no one to contact.

You don’t think this is an emergency?

If you were in danger, I would. But you are safe here with us.

Okay…

Perhaps Chica has seen her.

I asked Chica. I even jogged over to the raceway. Roxy hasn’t seen her either.

Hmm.. I suppose you are stuck with us a little longer, Abbey.

That’s okay.

I don’t understand how something like this could happen. All the safety protocols. All the fail-safes. How is it possible? Abbey? Can you tell me again how you got here?

I was at the children’s home. I must have ate something yucky because I didn’t feel very good. I went to my room and then I woke up here. Officer Vanessa found me and she said she would get help right away. Did something to happen to her?

I’m unsure.

I hope she’s okay.

Yes.

In the meantime, you are welcome to stay here. We have several programs for entertainment. What would you like to do?

Well…. I am kind of hungry.

Hmmm,  I don’t have any food. There might be a few cans of Fizzy Faz in the corridor.

Oh… that’s okay. Fizzy Faz gives me a tummy ache.

Yes, it seems to do that to lots of children.

It does?

**** Redirection Initiated ****

HUh?

Why don’t I take Abbey over to the atrium. I’m sure we can rustle up something for her to eat.

Really?!

Sure, it would be my pleasure.

Thank you, Bonnie.

Of course, Abbey.