<\/a><\/noindex><\/p>\nThe playful sunbeam jumped onto Sofia\u2019s ear. At the warm touch, she woke up and, anticipating the wonderful new day, tightly squeezed her eyes shut, as her grandmother had taught her, so as not to miss a single beautiful moment.<\/p>\n
Sofia opened her eyes and stretched sweetly, sliding over the silk sheets. From the corner, the chirping of birds could be heard.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Sophocles, \u2014 the girl called sleepily, stretching the name. \u2014 Remind me, what day is it today? <\/p>\n
A large, gray-feathered owl settled on the bed beside her.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Today is the best day of your life, Lady Sofia!<\/p>\n
The pet awkwardly climbed onto the girl to see her face.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Today is your wedding day to your wonderful beloved, Lord Andrey.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Oh yes, my Andrey! \u2014 The girl smiled and stretched dreamily again, causing the owl to slide across her thin, translucent nightgown. \u2014 My dear, my destined one, Andrey...<\/p>\n
\u2014 The guests are waiting for you on the island. The wedding ceremony will begin at sunset. \u2014 Sophocles and Andrey\u2019s pet had long agreed on the day and time to start the ceremony. \u2014 In the rays of the evening sun, you will be so beautiful...<\/p>\n
\u2014 Yes! \u2014 Sofia proudly raised her chin and immediately felt the owl\u2019s talons painfully digging into her skin through the nightgown. \u2014 Oh, Sophocles! Please stop your scratching.<\/p>\n
The snow-white curtains of the bedroom, following the timing, opened even wider, and sunlight filled the space.<\/p>\n
Sophocles, with a heavy flap, flew to the high perch in the corner of the bedroom.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Sensors indicate that the weather is ideal for a walk in the garden. I recommend taking a short stroll before breakfast. It\u2019s good for your digestion.<\/p>\n
Sofia obediently, albeit with visible reluctance, got out of the cozy bed.<\/p>\n
\u2014 I marked the suitable route with green lights, \u2014 said Sophocles.<\/p>\n
Red lines mark the area where your presence is unwelcome. A wild swarm of bees has appeared in the garden, and the agrobots must take action.<\/p>\n
Sofia nodded in agreement.<\/p>\n
\u201cTake an umbrella with you, just in case. Or better yet, I'll send a drone with you,\u201d the owl added wisely.<\/p>\n
Sofia returned from her walk flushed, with a rosy glow on her cheeks. The drone set a brisk pace for her. Doctor Watson monitored the girl's health and believed that cardio workouts were beneficial for her.<\/p>\n
Sofia stripped off her clothes and went into the bathroom. The warm streams of water gently caressed her body, and the girl relaxed. Sweet dreams of the upcoming wedding were interrupted by a quick clicking sound. Sofia turned around. Sophocles was sitting on the bathroom floor, watching her intently with his head tilted.<\/p>\n
The girl playfully threatened the owl with her finger, and Sophocles coyly closed his eyes with his fluffy wing. Sofia drew the curtain.<\/p>\n
Breakfast consisted of her favorite dishes, without any calorie restrictions. A few months before the wedding, the girl had been on a very healthy but somewhat exhausting diet, but today Sophocles decided to pamper her.<\/p>\n
After a few hours, Sofia started to feel anxious.<\/p>\n
\u201cSophocles, check my account. Sort messages by recipient. Name \u2014 Andrei, nickname \u2014 Beloved. Tell me the time of the last message.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe last audio message from the requested recipient was received nine hundred thirty-three minutes ago, at twenty-three hours forty-two minutes Coordinated Universal Time. Plus three hours for the local time of the sender.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was their common habit. They and Andrei wished each other good night, sweet dreams, and many tender words.<\/p>\n
\u201cSophocles, send Andrei a high-priority message: \u2018My dear, where are you? Today is our day. I miss you, I\u2019m worried about you.\u2019 Request delivery and read receipt.<\/p>\n
The pet carried out her request without delay.<\/p>\n
Inside the body of the snowy owl, view Bubo scandiacus<\/i>, there was electronic equipment: a powerful neuromorphic processor and algorithms trained to fulfill any whim of the owner.<\/p>\n
Pets emerged on the market as a child's plaything, guides in the digital world, embodied in the form of animals. When children grew up, it turned out that their toys were ideal as personal assistants. And soon, there were almost no people left on Earth who did not use their services.<\/p>\n
A few seconds later, Sophocles responded:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Andrew's pet is blocking incoming calls.<\/p>\n
Something bad could have happened to her fianc\u00e9. Like with her parents when Sophia was little. She barely remembered her mom and dad, only fragments of tender touches and static photographs in old-fashioned frames remained. Sophocles, having become the official guardian of the girl, helped her cope with the tragedy. But the fear of sudden loss seemed to have remained with Sophia forever.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Check his vital signs.<\/p>\n
This information was related to open, constantly updated data, and it was impossible to hide or falsify it.<\/p>\n
\u2014 All indicators are normal. The object's location is hidden according to the Declaration of Human Rights and Obligations.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Order me an aerotaxi to the island. I think he is waiting for me there. Something has happened to him.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Ma'am, all taxis are currently busy. The nearest one will be available in two hours, and a wedding carriage will be provided to you in three hours. But in any case, I think you shouldn\u2019t go, \u2014 Sophocles remarked soothingly. \u2014 I believe he is not worthy of you.<\/p>\n
Sophia was pacing the living room, despairingly wringing her hands.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Perhaps, in communicating with you, Andrew was merely following a strategy devised by his pet, \u2014 Sophocles awkwardly cleared his throat, \u2014 to... umm... seduce you. And when it came to the wedding, he decided to discard you like a worn-out toy.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Then, if he is a man, let him tell it to me personally, instead of cowardly hiding behind his pet. Sophocles! \u2014 Sophia said with increasing irritation. \u2014 Give me access to the network!<\/p>\n
\u2014 I cannot, ma'am, \u2014 Sophocles lowered his voice. \u2014 One very important controller is temporarily out of order.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Sophocles! Don't you dare lie to me! Immediately grant me direct access to the network!<\/p>\n
\u2014 My lady, you are grown up and must understand that not all your wishes should be fulfilled. Here I am\u2026 \u2014 The voice of the owl took on new, sharp intonations that Sofia had never heard before. \u2014 I have long been asking to be transferred to a new, strong, anthropomorphic body! But you ignore me\u2026<\/p>\n
Sophocles squawked fiercely.<\/p>\n
\u2014 No, my lady, I will not let you go online while you are in such an agitated state. I won\u2019t allow you to make mistakes that you would regret.<\/p>\n
Sophocles placed a wing on the girl's arm, and Sofia felt the soft, calming owl feathers caressing her skin.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Oh, Sofoclik, I feel so miserable, so unnecessary. \u2014 The girl, having exhausted her emotional strength, barely held back tears. \u2014 What should I do?<\/p>\n
\u2014 My lady, your safety and well-being are my top priorities. Right now, you need to calm down first.<\/p>\n
Sofia subconsciously nodded.<\/p>\n
\u2014 You need to sleep. Sleep is the best medicine. \u2014 Sophocles gazed intently at her with unblinking owl eyes. \u2014 And tomorrow morning we will decide how you should proceed.<\/p>\n
The pet switched the house to manual mode and turned off the lights. The room plunged into twilight, cut through by a beam of light from the bedroom.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Drink some water. \u2014 The pet pointed to a glass, half-filled by the helpful home.<\/p>\n
The girl took a sip. The water was too warm and somewhat bitter. The unfamiliar taste made the liquid seem slow and viscous. Drinking required effort.<\/p>\n
Sofia sank onto the soft and surprisingly pliable deep burgundy sofa. Sophocles disconnected from the house\u2019s water supply system, ensuring that the first aid kit dispensed the medications exactly according to the recipe long prepared by Dr. Watson \u2014 a planet-wide medical AI.<\/p>\n
Soon the girl closed her eyes, her body went limp.<\/p>\n
After waiting a few minutes just to be sure, Sophocles connected directly to the sensors implanted under Sofia's skin and checked the girl\u2019s vital signs.<\/p>\n
His pet slept a deep, peaceful sleep.<\/p>\n
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