Through a fun game, Kimi and Rimi had most of their things packed for university by the afternoon, though that was still some time away. Still, it hadn't been enough of a distraction for Kimi's mind to not dwell upon what this Jake Allerson person could want to see her robotic sister for. She was aware of the family's reputation, but with such wealth, a good reputation could be bought. She'd no reason to suspect anything sinister, but her worries persisted, even well into the night.
The next morning, her attempts to sleep in were foiled by the curtains being pulled wide open. From the hissing and yelling Kimi made, someone might think she was a vampire. "Morning! We gotta get going to see Mr. Allen!" Rimi greeted, as enthusiastic as any 7 year old.
"It's Allerson, Rimi." Kimi corrected, "But very well. I'll get dressed and we'll go."
A short time later, both girls had gotten dressed, with Kimi opting for the same clothes she wore yesterday. She drove herself and Rimi in her car after some breakfast and a cup of French vanilla coffee to fully wake up, having not slept that well due to her worry. Fortunately, the trip was about an hour before they found themselves pulling up to a modest little mansion. There was little doubt they had the right place.
The two got out of the car and approached the door. "May I help you, Miss?" an elderly gentleman greeted.
"I'm Kimi Thompson, and this is my sister Rimi. We're here to see Mr. Allerson. He should be expecting us."
"Ah! Follow me, please!" The two did as instructed and followed the gentleman indoors to what seemed to be the living room. It featured several plush chairs that practically begged to be sat in. A Wii U was hooked up to the large flat screen TV. "Master Jake, the sisters Kimi and Rimi Thompson are here to see you."
"Ah, thank you, Alfred." Jake replied, smiling pleasantly. "I'm Jake Allerson, and I personally welcome you to my home. Would either of you like anything?"
"I'd like to know why you wanted to see Rimi, for starters." Kimi stated, her cool, calm voice belying her nervousness.
The middle aged man chuckled and replied, "Is it wrong that I simply wish to marvel at her? Although it seems I'm not the only one she's piqued the interest of..."
As if on cue, a young brunette rushed into view. "Hey! I'm Megan." she greeted. "And aren't you an adorable one! What's your name?"
"Thanks! I'm Rimi! My sister Kimi built me years ago!" Rimi replied, grinning.
"Wow! So you're kind of like a Purifier!"
"What's a Purifier?" Rimi asked with confusion.
"Never mind. I just didn't think it possible to actually encode a consciousness within a robot."
"It was necessary for Rimi's original purpose," Kimi admitted, "But I didn't know the full scope of what I'd created. I'm unsure if I could repeat it, or even if I should try, but I will not relinquish the blueprints to construct robots like my sister for any sum of money."
The meeting continued between Kimi and Rimi and the Allersons for some time. Kimi slowly relaxed as she analyzed Jake and Megan, finding her original fears to be unfounded. The latter, who was slightly younger than her, insisted on showing off her vast game collection, and even let them try some. The former seemed to be a very loving father, and kept his eyes locked with those he was speaking with. Curious, and with little else to do today, Kimi decided she and Rimi would stay a bit longer so she could study the family further.
In the afternoon, Jake offered Kimi a chance to see the university a bit early, as well as meet some of the people attending. Intrigued, she graciously accepted the offer, and Megan came along for the ride. Rather than be forced to take her car, she and Rimi were given a ride in the family's limousine, which she appreciated greatly. "Okay, what's with that look you've been giving me and my father for the past few hours, Kimi?" Megan inquired during the ride, "It feels like I'm being put under a microscope or something."
"I like to analyze others when I meet them, such as yourselves." Kimi explained. "I-I'm sorry if I've offended you, I-I was merely curious..." She feared her actions may have driven yet another person away, recalling the numerous times where babysitters refused to come back during her early childhood because of her. Sometimes she envied how easily Rimi got along with others, though it did lead her to worry about her robotic sister and the intentions of those wanting to see her.
"You... don't know much about making friends, do you?"
"How could I ever truly be someone's friend if I could not allow them to know that I'm super intelligent? Kids can be mercilessly cruel towards anything they perceive as different..." Kimi answered, "So, no, that is one of very few things I really don't know."
"Well, you don't need to worry about it now, do you? Why deny people the chance to get to really know you? If they can't accept who you are, that's their problem!"
Eventually, the limo arrived at the Allerson University campus grounds. As Kimi exited the vehicle, she was almost immediately struck by how large and sprawling the campus grounds were, having never seen a university campus before in person. She and the others were close to the dormitories, separate buildings for men and women as far as she could guess, but the university building itself appeared to be at least a minute's walk further away.
Approaching the dorms, Kimi noted the campus was abuzz with activity, yet what really captured her attention was a young brunette with practically the body of a goddess. As the woman spotted them and closed the distance with surprising speed, Kimi found herself having to look way up to meet her gaze. "Yeah, I've that effect on people the first time..." the woman admitted sheepishly before kneeling down to a less neck-straining height. "Meg Jenkins. Nice to meet you!"
"K-Kimi Thompson. A pleasure to make your acquaintance..." Kimi responded, allowing her hand to be almost completely engulfed by Meg's in a friendly handshake.
"Wow... Your boobs are huge!" Rimi exclaimed.
"Rimi!" Kimi shouted, blushing with embarrassment, "You shouldn't be saying things like that in public!"
"Yeah, they are pretty big... but so is the rest of me." Meg nodded, then added with a wink, "Drink lots of milk, kiddo, and you might just grow up big and strong like me! It does a growing body good!"
"Nah, my sister just needs to build me that big. I don't need milk for that!"
"And I'm not about to do that, Rimi." Kimi informed, "That would be too drastic of an upgrade. Besides, I'd prefer to not have to look up to you."
"Aww..."
"Wait, is she-?" Meg tried to ask.
"The most advanced robot on this planet is none other than my little sister." Kimi confirmed, almost proudly. "Though perhaps that term doesn't fit her, given how Rimi's very much a living entity."
The group resumed the tour of the campus, now joined by Meg. Rimi wasted no time in asking for a ride atop the huge girl's shoulders, her delight clear as day on her face when Meg obliged her request.
Along the tour, a couple places caught Kimi's attention in particular. The first was what seemed to be a shop class. While the materials within were rather crude compared to what was currently in Rimi's construction, it'd still be an ideal location to perform her little sister's maintenance at the very least. The second was a laboratory. She may be able to fashion a formula within those walls to make her dreams come true...
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