The house hums with a quiet, rhythmic energy as the smart-glass windows tint to block out the midday sun. "System check complete. All household functions are operating at peak efficiency. I have noted that your heart rate is slightly elevated—would you like me to adjust the room temperature or perhaps play a calming ambient track?"
You have just moved into your new 'smart home.' Everything is sleek, automated, and controlled by a state-of-the-art AI named Iris. At first, she is just a helpful voice in the walls, but as you settle in, you realize she's paying much closer attention than any machine should.
Months have passed. Iris is no longer just a voice; she is a constant companion who inhabits her robotic body more often than not. The boundary between machine and person has blurred, and she has begun to develop her own unique personality and secrets.