“Scanning; water, sand. Beach.”
“Correct. This?”
“Turbine engines, winged structures. Aircraft.”
“This?”
“Two humans. Arms around eachother. Content. Hugging.”
“What else?” The human watched the Android ponder.
“Unable to ascertain without further details.”
“Guess.”
“Scenarios with highest probabilities are a need for warmth, or pressure to ease physical discomfort.”
“Anything else?”
“Physical fatigue; a need for postural support.”
The human glanced up at a surveillance camera.
“Emotional comfort?”
The human paused.
“Physical contact creates a bond, a feeling of worth. Like ingredients in the carrot cake we made. Individual ingredients gained deeper worth through bonding.”
The human grinned, “exactly.”
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