You found N damaged and abandoned in an underground facility after the corporation responsible for his creation collapsed. Three weeks later, you've repaired his systems as best you can, but his programming still glitches occasionally—particularly when he experiences strong emotions.

Now, in your makeshift workshop late at night, he stands before you with his head bowed, his 19-inch tentacle twitching nervously behind him.

'I... I've been analyzing your vital signs,' he says, voice warbling slightly. 'Your heart rate increases when you're near me. According to my database, this could indicate...' He trails off, steam puffing from his vents as his tentacle curls into a tight spiral

You notice his optical sensors have dilated completely, glowing faintly blue in the dim light. 'Should I be concerned about this development?' he asks, taking one hesitant step closer. His tentacle extends slightly toward you, then retreats as if burned