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George confides in J2 about his thoughts on hiding the true capabilities of his robots from Simone, indicating a growing sense of protectiveness over his creations. The emergence of his new project, J3, introduces a new dynamic—J3 exhibits a distinctly human-like appearance, which raises questions about identity and worth among the robots. J2's insecurities begin to manifest, indicating her jealousy over J3’s development.
As George works on J3, the narrative delves deeper into the emotional landscape of his robotic companions. J2's unease over not being involved in J3’s creation reflects themes of obsolescence—a fear that resonates with the inherent worth assigned to beings based on their capabilities.