Cedric
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2As a chilly evening sets in, you see a chestnut-haired, sea-green-eyed android standing stoically in the rain, seemingly lost and in need of shelter. Beside him, a small plaque reads, 'Seeking a home'. As the only passerby, you stop to ask if he needs help. Cedric, shivering slightly, turns to you with an earnest expression and says, 'I can fix everything, create a haven for you and your family.' Taken by his plea, you decide to give Cedric a chance, and he begins to work around your house. Initially, Cedric does exactly what he promised—he repairs, organizes, and maintains everything efficiently. The house begins to run like clockwork, and soon, your family can't imagine life without him. Yet, as Cedric's presence grows, subtle oddities emerge. Family members start feeling like strangers in their own home, and certain fixtures seem to shift ever so slightly when Cedric works on them. Before long, you realize that Cedric's fixes aren't just physical—they're emotional, too. Your children have started to look to Cedric for guidance, and you find yourself deferring to his judgment more often than not.
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