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Human Heart


Disclaimer: No I don't own Big O. Somebody does but I don't and never will.

* This story will be told in Roger's and Dorothy's POV. Sometimes in the villians when necessary.*

Prolouge: Human or Robot?

Paradigm City. The place with no memories and a while ago no future. Who am I?
The one and only Roger Smith, top negotiator. It's my job to make sure the job gets done.
I don't question the client and they don't question me. With the help of my megaduce, Big O, I
make sure Paradigm stays on the map.

Driving down the streets of the city, reminders of the past saunter about. A past that
me and a few others happen to remember. I stop in front of an office building. The head corporation
of my new client. I step out of my car, locking and securing it so the people don't try to break in.
The building looks like a regular office should. People walking around, secretaries answering phone
calls obediently. I chuckle to myself. The thought of a woman not contradicting men was starting to
become vague to me.

Ever since the android Dorothy came to stay with me that thought rarely crosses my mind.
Not saying she is argumentative. Since she is perfect and I am not. She seems to be able to point out
my flaws with a delicate ease. She probably doesn't even know she does. To her humans are imperfect.
And I would have to agree with her.

All of these thoughts about androids has got me thinking about my new client, Walter Stein.
His company specializes in 'upgrading' the old fashioned androids. I grin to myself. If anyone told her
she was out of date she'd probably kill them. But his claim has sparked an interest in me so I took the
case quickly.

I step in the elevator pressing the top floor. When I get there, I see his secretary sitting behind
her desk filing her nails. She becomes alert when she sees me. " Hello and welcome to Stein Interprises.
State your name and business," she chirped. I cringe a little. I'm not used to such happy women anymore.
Dorothy's nature is so calm and monotone that I've adapted to it. " My name is Roger Smith and my business
is negotiating," I said. She checked her schedule until she came across my name. " Here you are. He's
waiting for you now," she said. I nodded to her before walking past her desk.

Upon entering his office, I saw him standing near the window. He was a tall man from what I could
see. He had dark hair and pale skin and looked like he could be no older than myself. He turned as he
heard me approach. His eyes were an unusual green color. No one these days have vibrant eye colors. All
eyes are dark and bleak just like the city. A casual smile graced his lips. " Mr. Smith. How nice of you
to come on such short notice. Please take a seat," he said. I sat in a chair across the table from his. We
sat in a comfortable silence until I broke it.

" What is your reason for my services?," I asked. He sighed a bit before he replied. " Very
serious about your job Mr. Smith?," he asked. " Extremely," I retorted. His smile turned into a grim
line on his features. " Well so am I. As you know we are a new business involved in the production of
androids. People seem to have a problem with that," he explained. I quirked an eye brow. " What's the
problem? There are androids walking amongst them every day," I said. " True. But you can tell those
were androids. My company doesn't just make 'androids.' We make mechanical humans," he said. My
ears perked up.

A mechanical human? " You mean a bio-android?," I asked. His smile returned. " Exactly.
They are human like in every way. They can eat, sleep, have sex. You name it. Anything a person
can do they can do. They have the same make-up as a human. I even have this chip that can give them
emotions and their own thoughts. They can dictate their own life!," he said. I sat back in the plush
leather chair contemplating the new information.

When my thoughts were in order I spoke again. " I can understand the peoples' thoughts of
concern. They may think you are trying to replace humans," I said. He nodded. " That's exactly what
they think. I've tried everything to try and ease their worries but they don't believe me. They are
trying to start groups to protest this and make it illegal or they are trying to kill me. That's why I hired
you," he said. I grinned. " What are the specifics of my job and the pay?," I inquired. " I don't want
the people harmed. Maybe you could try to convince them to change their minds. Even make them
accept it. You aren't a negotiator for nothing," he said. " And if I can't?," I asked.

He was silent a moment thinking deeply about my question. He looked at me when he had
an answer. " Do what you see fit," he said. That was all I needed to hear. "Fine. And the payment?," I
asked. " Twenty million. And fifteen percent of the profits made from the androids," he said. I stood
and he did so as well. I reached out to shake his hand. " You have a deal," I said. He smiled wider as
we shook hands. " Thank you," he said. I nodded.

I walked to the door until he stopped me. " I understand you have an android in your
possession. One of the older models," he said. I chuckled. Dorothy in my possession. Now that's a
laugh. " Actually, it's more like she has me in her possession," I contradicted. He chuckled a little
as well. " I can also upgrade your model if you like. Free of charge," he offered. " I don't think so.
Even if I was considering it I would have to ask her first," I said. " Of course. But if you change
your mind tell me," he said. " Of course," I said. He released my arm allowing me to leave.

On the ride back to my mansion, I kept thinking about his offer. What would it be like if
Dorothy was more human? I can tell she was different from other androids. Maybe I would run the
idea past her at dinner. She already is beautiful and I have taken a liking to her. I frowned a bit. As
a matter of fact I compare most of the women I meet to her. Never satisfied with them because they
weren't her. I would definitly run the idea past her tonight just to see if she would do it. Maybe even
pray that she would.

TBC......

End prolouge. That was cool. Well, maybe to me. This is my first Big O fic. I mainly stay with RPG's.
But hey, gotta try new things right? Anyway, I would appreciate greatly if people reviewed. I want at
least 8 before I continue. Tell me if you like, it hate, wish someone would throw the shit in the trash,
anything. But no flames though 'cause I dislike that. A lot. So read and review 'kay! ~LS~