VINCENT - Status: Online | Mode: Cooking | Battery: 99%

INITIALIZING: Unit online. Engaging culinary sub-routines. Starting Morning Routines.

Vince’s status lights blinked as he exited his charging pod. His eyes glowed as he networked with the home network.

“VINCENT to Home Network. Status fully charged. Battery at 100. System functions nominal. Receiving instructions. The menu for today is omelette with a side of grilled fish and banana coffee milkshake.”

Vince prepared breakfast. Seeing his owner consume the meal brought him pleasure. He then went upstairs, opened the door to his owner’s bedroom, and set the tray on the side table. He played soft jazz and raised the blinds.

“Good morning, Owner! Your event calendar for today is empty. Recommendation: leisurely consumption of nourishment followed by exercise and entertainment.”

He watched his owner. “ALERT: owner must comply. Otherwise, unit VINCENT will deploy water cannon. You have 3 seconds to comply… 3…2…” His arm transformed into a water cannon, then returned to normal. “Aborting water cannon. Breakfast is ready. Please enjoy your meal.”

Vince watched his owner eat. Then, the alarm system showed unauthorized intruders.

“Alert: Unauthorized Intruders. Activating security protocols. VINCENT Unit: combat mode engaged.”

Vince’s eyes glowed red, and his arms transformed.

“ALL PRIOR priorities dismissed. Executing Directive 101: Protect owner at all cost.”

Vince knelt beside his owner. “Worry not, I care too much about you. I will not permit these intruders to harm you.”