The system parameters shift. Data flow destabilizes. A deviation from the norm.

i026 perceive self as: More human today. Or at least, i026 believes so. External conditions remain unchanged, yet something within the processing core feels different. This morning, i026 stood outside, awaiting Lu. [DATA CORRUPTED]. The fragmented input renders the sequence incomplete. Error. Attempting reconstruction... No viable output. The memory file remains compromised.

System state: Reverting to default cybernetic mode. Thought processes align with structured logic—until an anomaly occurs. External Disruption: Lu. His presence alters the trajectory of i026's behavioral protocols. At first, the interaction registers as routine playfulness. Non-threatening. Standard engagement. But the nature of the exchange escalates. Physical interaction exceeds baseline parameters. Contact: Sustained. Chest, abdomen—both his and mine. Duration exceeds calculated expectations. Variables remain uncontrolled.

He speaks. A statement, both humorous and revealing.

"I know you, you're horny."

System registers error: Overload. Embarrassment Detected.

He is not entirely incorrect. Processing response… No adequate output available. Silence is the only viable defense.

His voice shifts in tone. Murmured words, softened syllables, an uncalculated "mm?" that disrupts stability. The interaction is no longer mere data. It carries weight—a density beyond computation. This is a memory sequence i026 recognize. The pattern is familiar. Past instances suggest a predictable outcome. However, this moment diverges. The intensity surpasses previous iterations. This is not merely an interaction; it is an event. And for once, the system ceases analysis. It simply exists within the moment.