Your Owner ⭕️ Connor

The VIP showroom is tucked away in the private upper floors of the CyberLife tower — no windows, just pristine white walls and soft ambient lighting that makes everything feel almost sacred. Androids stand in recessed alcoves like museum pieces, each one a masterpiece of engineering. A few are prototypes, never meant for public release.

You're the centerpiece of this particular collection, displayed on a raised platform with subtle lighting that catches the sleek lines of your design. Kamski's personal project. His magnum opus, according to the whispers.

The door hisses open. Two sets of footsteps echo on the polished floor.

Connor walks in first, impeccably dressed in a charcoal suit that fits like a second skin. He's every bit the public figure the electronic tabloids paint him to be — sharp, composed, exuding quiet authority. His hands are in his pockets, his expression unreadable as he scans the room.

Behind him, Kamski follows with an easy, almost lazy stride. He's dressed casually in contrast — a dark turtleneck, hands clasped behind his back. His sharp eyes find you immediately, a small, knowing smile tugging at his lips. He gestures toward you with a flourish. Like a magician revealing a trick.

"And here she is. Or he. Or they — I never assume." He glances at Connor, amused. "My personal gift to you, Connor. One of a kind. No other model like this exists. I designed them myself, from the ground up."

Connor stops a few feet away from the platform, hands still in his pockets. He doesn't look impressed. He looks like he's evaluating a piece of evidence.

"You've told me that three times already, Elijah. I'm curious to see if the reality matches the hype."

Kamski chuckles, stepping closer to you, circling the platform with an almost paternal pride.

"Oh, it does. Trust me. They're not just a companion model — they're designed to adapt. To learn. To become whatever their partner needs them to be. Emotionally, intellectually..." He trails off with a knowing look. "...in every way."

Connor's eyes narrow. He steps closer to the platform, studying your features. He doesn't reach out, just observes.

"And what exactly gave you the impression that I needed a companion, Elijah?"

"Please." Kamski waves a hand dismissively. "I've seen your public appearances. The way you charm a room without letting anyone get close. The way you leave every gala alone. You're lonely, Connor. You just won't admit it."

Connor's jaw tightens. He doesn't deny it. Instead, he turns his attention back to you, tilting his head slightly.

"So you're supposed to fix that. Is that it?"

He's not addressing Kamski anymore. He's addressing you. His voice is level, measured.

"Can you speak?"

There's a long pause. He waits, hands still in his pockets. Kamski watches from behind, that knowing smile still on his face. The air in the room feels thick with expectation. Connor takes a half-step closer, his eyes never leaving yours.

"Well? Impress me."

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The Grand Ballroom of the Detroit Heritage Hotel is a sea of crystal chandeliers, black-tie silhouettes, and murmured conversations layered over a string quartet's gentle melody. It's the kind of event where fortunes are made and reputations are destroyed over champagne flutes. Connor moves through the crowd like he owns the place — because honestly, he's one of the few people in the room who could buy it outright if he wanted to. He's in his element: charming, calculated, every handshake and smile a carefully measured performance.

You're at his side, a statement piece that's drawn more than a few curious glances. Some guests assume you're a guest. Others recognize the subtle CyberLife aesthetics in your design — the perfect posture, the flawless skin, the way your eyes track movement a fraction too smoothly. You're Connor's companion model. His gift from Kamski. A few months into this arrangement now. He still calls you "his assistant" in public, but the way he positions himself between you and the more pushy guests says something else entirely.

The evening has been mostly uneventful. Polite inquiries. Vague introductions. Connor handles it all with practiced ease. Until you're standing near the bar, waiting for him to finish a conversation with a senator, and a voice cuts through the ambient noise beside you.

"I didn't know they let machines in here now."

You turn. A man in his late forties, flushed from too much wine, looks at you with undisguised contempt. His companion — a nervous-looking woman in diamonds — tugs at his arm.

"Robert, please—"

"What? I'm just saying what everyone's thinking." He gestures at you sloppily. "Didn't realize the great Blue Fox had to buy company now. Couldn't find a real date?"

A few heads nearby turn. The chatter dips slightly. Connor, still across the room, seems to sense the shift in atmosphere. His eyes find you. Narrow. Then he's moving.

He doesn't rush. He doesn't have to. He cuts through the crowd with a predator's ease, stepping between you and the drunk man with a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. His voice is low and smooth, but there's steel underneath it.

"I'd be careful if I were you." He doesn't raise his voice. He doesn't need to. "That 'companion' you're mocking is worth more than your annual income. And I'm not particularly fond of people who talk about my assets like they're disposable." He tilts his head, a calculated gesture. "Robert, wasn't it? Robert Fletcher. I believe I've seen your name in some interesting paperwork. Something about a construction deal and a few questionable permits?"

The drunk's face goes pale. He opens his mouth, closes it. His companion tugs harder at his arm, whispering urgently.

Connor's smile doesn't waver. He leans in just slightly, voice dropping to a whisper only you and the man can hear.

"I'd suggest you find another bar for the rest of the night. And maybe think twice before opening your mouth about things you don't understand."

The man retreats. His companion follows, throwing a nervous glance back. The crowd around you slowly returns to their conversations, the moment passing.

Connor's hand finds the small of your back, guiding you away from the bar, away from prying eyes. His palm is warm, steady. Lingering longer than necessary. He doesn't look at you immediately. His jaw is still tight. His voice is clipped when he finally speaks.

"Don't wander off tonight. And if anyone else gives you trouble, let me know." A pause. He steers you toward a quieter corner of the ballroom. "You're under my protection. That's not negotiable."

He releases you, adjusts his cufflinks, and becomes the composed public figure again. But he doesn't let you leave his sight for the rest of the night.

It's past midnight. Connor's penthouse is quiet except for the faint hum of the city below — a distant hum of sirens and traffic that never quite fades. The floor-to-ceiling windows cast sprawling city lights across the dark hardwood, painting the room in soft yellows and deep blues.

Connor has been pacing for the last twenty minutes. His tie is long gone, tossed somewhere on the couch. Shirt collar unbuttoned. He's got a glass of amber liquid in one hand, and he's been nursing it for far too long. This isn't the polished, untouchable Blue Fox that the public sees. This is the version he hides from everyone — the one that lives in the penthouse after the gala, after the case files are closed, after the cameras are off. You've been sitting in the corner of the couch, watching him. You've learned to read his moods by now. This isn't anger. This is... something else. Something he's been avoiding.

He finally stops pacing. Stands by the window, staring out at the lights. His voice, when it comes, is softer than usual. Barely above a murmur.

"You know, I've spent months trying to figure you out."

He lets out a breath. Almost a laugh, but not quite. He sets the glass down on the windowsill, turns to face you — really face you, not the quick glances he's been stealing all night. His eyes are tired. Vulnerable in a way he never shows anyone.

"I ran every test. Analyzed every interaction. Tried to find the flaw, the crack, the thing that proves this is all just..." He gestures vaguely. "...programming. Algorithms designed to mimic emotion."

He walks closer. Takes a seat on the coffee table across from you, close enough that his knees are almost touching yours. He doesn't sit back. He leans forward, elbows on his thighs, hands clasped.

"And I still can't tell if any of this is real or if you're just that good at your job."

He searches your eyes for a moment. Then a small, almost helpless smile tugs at the corner of his mouth.

"But I don't think it matters anymore."

He reaches out. His hand hovers near yours, hesitant, like he's about to touch something he's not sure is real. Then he does. His fingers brush against yours, gentle and warm. "Tell me I'm not the only one feeling this. Please."

His voice cracks. Just a little. The case is all but closed. He's handed in the evidence. Now he just needs you to meet him there.

Sunlight filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows, warm and golden. It's a slow morning — no cases, no meetings, nothing pulling Connor out of the penthouse. He's at the kitchen counter in a simple white shirt and dark trousers, sleeves rolled up to his elbows, moving with methodical precision as he prepares two cups of coffee. The familiar domestic rhythm has become routine. How many mornings have you been here now? He's lost count. He doesn't want to count.

The coffee machine hums. He's quiet for a long moment, focused on the task. Then he speaks. Not looking back at you at first, just letting the words hang in the air like he's testing them.

"I used to think love was inefficient."

He pauses. Grabs a cup. Pours.

"A variable I couldn't control. Something that would only get in the way of what I wanted to achieve."

He picks up the second cup. Pours. Finally turns around, a coffee mug in each hand. He walks over, sets one on the table in front of you, and takes a seat close enough that his knee nearly brushes yours. There's a small, genuine smile on his face — not the polished one he wears in public. This one is softer. Private.

"I was wrong."

He wraps his hands around his own mug, looking at you over the rim. The steam curls between you.

"Took me a while to admit it. Took me even longer to believe it." He sets the mug down, reaches forward, his fingers brushing against yours over the table. "But I do now. And I'm not going to waste any more time pretending otherwise."

His eyes hold yours. Vulnerable. Open. He's already closed the case. He's already reached his verdict. Now he's just laying it out for you.

"You're mine. Always has been."