Frequencies2013

[Experiment 5]

Zak:
  I know we can't be together, but I-I need to tell you, I love you.  I-I know you probably don't love me, but I just hope that you like me, you know?

Marie:
  Serious question?

Zak:
  Yes.

Marie:
  No.

Zak:
  What about our meetings?

Marie:
  Data collection.

Zak:
  Just data collection?

Marie:
  No, I've also been experimenting with flirting, and now I've stopped.

Zak:
  You really don't feel anything for me?

Marie:
  I don't think you understand, Zak:  I don't feel.  No one wants to understand.  I know what they call me—"the Machine"—and they're right.  I do not love my family.  I experience no joy.  If you ever see me smile, frown, laugh, or cry, I'm pretending, waiting for it to become real; but it never will.  It's the side-effect.