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If anything Harry Mason could describe this android;
Oblivious is definitely on the top list.
Murphy has been nothing but acts like a clueless android, just born last night. He can't grasp the idea of human's emotion nor he thought he could feels one. He can't blame the android, pretty sure the creator....what was his name again?
Oh right, Sewell. Murphy barely talks about his creator but he can see the small twitch on the android's face whenever the topic of his creator being brought up by the SEES members.
Anyway, pretty sure the creator didn't put the coding for Murphy to feel any single emotion. Everyone seems fine with it but Harry would not be surprised if one of the members ends up plucking the fuse inside the android's body.
"Mr. Mason, look at this."
Right now, they are on their way to their school, Midwich High School. Usually he likes to go there by a bus but Murphy insisted him on walking as the latter quoted; "Walking can burn fat, and I see you gain some; as they said."
He can guess that it was probably Alex's fault for teaching Murphy this new sassy words.
They're like half of their way to the school, but seeing the android stops and kneels infront of the drain. He seems concerned which is surprising for Harry. If he could remember, Murphy never shows any expression other than his usual emotionless face and slight frown during their time in Silent hill.
(You know, killing the monsters, summoning their personas yada yada yada. It sounds ridiculous at first and Harry wishes it was. Well not until he got himself involved as well.)
"What's the matter, Murph?" He cringed slightly, the smell of the drain is repulsive. When did the last time they cleaned the drain?
Murphy doesn't says much, he extended his hands as if trying to grab something inside the drain. Harry tries to stop him; they're going be late for school and the android might get his uniform dirty. "Hey, wait-"
Before he could finish his warning, a soft meowl comes out as Harry looks at Murphy's hands. A kitten with white fur but now has multiple spots due to the drain's dirty water. It seems weak. Murphy remains quiet before he raises the kitten; reaching up his face.
"Meow." The android said, gently raises the kitten's paw.
...
They end up getting detention after school. It's even worse since their first period is Literature class which the teacher is known for his 'pain-in-the-ass' personality.
"I don't get this... detention thing. Is it some sort of punishment for students?" Asked Murphy, looking at Harry who's trying to figure out for his upcoming story.
The brunet sighs, before nodding his head. "Sort of."
"Understood. I need to save this information." Murphy nods his head, which Harry just respond with a stare. The android seems to be focus on saving this new info. "I thought your creator had implant this kind of stuff already."
Murphy's face change slightly. And it's too obvious that he seems upset when his creator is being mentioned. Harry gulps, doesn't wants to make him upset even more. Trying to change the topic, he points out towards the window. It's raining.
"Ah look! It's raining!"
Murphy moves his head to see the scenery outside. "I don't know what I should do with that information as it is obvious that today's infact, raining."
God fucking damnit.
Harry smiles awkwardly, before the door is being open to show their teacher walking inside. The old man scoffs, before tilting his head. "You're free to go, Mason. I'm watching you and your friend here."
Harry nods, grabs his bag and Murphy's wrist before thanking the teacher for letting them out. Great, now the teacher got his eyes on him now.
"Mr. Mason, wait."
Harry stops, looking at Murphy. "Please just call me Harry. Mr mason makes me feel like a 50 years old man."
"Understood." The android nods eagerly.
Harry sighs, how many times has he been sighing today? He then takes out his umbrella, walking out from the school. That's when he notices how Murphy seems hesitate to walk outside. "Murph? What's the matter?"
"I can't get myself touch with the rain."
Harry frowns slightly, confused. "What- oh, right." Shit, how come he forgets that he is an android. He shifts slightly, letting Murphy to stay on his side. "Don't get your uniform wet too." The last thing Harry wants to experience is mutual electrocution.
Murphy nods slightly, straighten up to make sure he avoids the rain. With the umbrella size being medium, it's quite hard for both of them to walk together.
During their walk to their own dorm, it feels so.... awkward. Harry flinches whenever Murphy's arms accidentally caresses him as well. He never understand why it's so hard for him to stay calm whenever Murphy's around.
"Harry, look."
The brunet look at the left side, which Murphy is now. A small box, with a furball of white playing around with the frog. It's the same kitten that Murphy saved this morning. Seems like someone put it on the box.
Murphy keeps on watching the cat, before he slowly walks out from the umbrella. "Wha- hey!" Harry immediately rushes towards him, trying to make sure the android still being protected by the umbrella. Murphy stands infront of the box, before gently takes it out from the wet box. His mechanical fingers gently caressing the kitten's fur, which it respond with a soft pur.
"Jesus, I told you to stay in the umbrella-"
Harry thinks about nagging the android; but he stops after he sees the small smile on Murphy's face. That's rare, he never sees the android smiles. Not even when James talking about those idiots juniors of them involved in weird stuffs. And he never thought that the android would have a pretty smile. Pretty is such an understatement anyway.
He could sees how the android seems vulnerable with the kitten. Maybe this is the first time Murphy gets to show his feeling towards a living being. Or maybe Murphy just loves cats. Seeing the android gently patting the kitten's back, it's like a new perspective for Harry. A very unexpected and weirdly enough; it makes his heart beating fast just by watching the two interacts with each other.
Now he understands why he always feeling nervous around Murphy. And he thanks the kitten for this discovery.
And the next day, Harry ends up falling sick. All he has today is just a hot steamy soup that Henry made for him.
And also the android that has been on his side since this morning and the kitten which they both ends up taking care now.