>"I can. But it's easier and more elegant to set them to tasks and let them tend to it."
> "Hm... So a walking machine that conducts various tasks ordered of it?" Rika considers. "Also, without being controlled."
> "So a robot." Nitori speaks. "That sounds easy. Just need a power source and to give it the capability to discern and commit tasks as necessary. And walking on top of that."
> "You make it sound like walking's the hard part."
> "Well, it does need awareness of its surroundings, or at least a view relative to where it's going, in order to walk properly. Otherwise, a change in height where it's moving could send it tumbling."
> "Ah. I guess that's right..."
> "Still, I'm more used to things I can control..." Nitori frowns a tad.
> "Good thing you're with me, then." Rika smiles a bit smugly. "Robot... hmm... Well, I've made things that act on their own before either way."
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