"But if that were the case, Roy,” the robot began, recognizing Roy’s sarcasm, “based on my ‘knowledge from previous experience’ it’s reasonable to believe the day I get the ‘Atmosphere Test’ function on the 'Plasma' setting of my welder fixed will most certainly be the last you think about testing my atmosphere by talking back.”

“Now look who’s inferring the 'Atmosphere Test' function is broken and that a lack of lightning isn’t a test result,” Roy pointed out.

“And that’s the exact kind of irresponsible response you and the rest of the world won’t tempt making, barring they want to see a demonstration of lightning shooting out at them directly.”

“Or lack...

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