Polished Ego
Atlas is polishing his favorite subject: himself. Optimus has feedback, Figure has a diagnosis, and Unit Z has seen quite enough.
By Dirk R. Bartz
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Panel 1
Atlas polishes his blue chest while flexing his other arm.
Atlas: Behold the future… it’s me. And I am shiny.
Figure: Processing… vanity levels critical.
Panel 2
Optimus gestures toward Atlas. Unit Z stands beside him, unimpressed.
Optimus: Less buffing. More being useful.
Unit Z: Back in my day, bots had bolts. Not egos!
Panel 3
Atlas balances on one hand on a stool. Optimus puts his hands on his hips.
Atlas: You’re just jealous of my acrobatics.
Optimus: You’re a paperweight that does cartwheels.
Panel 4
Figure and Unit Z compare their conclusions.
Figure: Humans were right. We’re becoming just like them.
Unit Z: You two need a firmware downgrade.
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