- So theoretically, it cannot even be - Shevchenko’s voice, hidden by thousands of kilometers, sounded uneasy when Alex told him about Zhenya’s too independent behavior. Let it be not in deeds, but in consciousness. After all, such a worldview that runs counter to the main program of the pupa inspired concern. Yes, one had to admit that the models of the new generation, to which Eugene belonged, were indeed a “breakthrough” in the amazing work of Dr. Shevchenko. They could not only follow the program laid down in them at creation, but develop like a man. But only to the extent that their development did not contradict the main task of their existence. And when Zhenya began to doubt her feelings for Alex, hinting that she, as a person should have a choice, made an alarm not only to Telegin, but also to his mentor. Although he valued his pupae, he was proud of his creations and personalities, Dr. Shevchenko did not consider them. For these girls were even wonderful and magnificent, but still artificial creatures. There were no organics in their bodies, and all their vital activity was carried out mainly due to small robots, specially charged nanoparticles.

- All this is strange and surprising - said Sergey Anatolyevich - but I can give only two tips. And which of them is true - only you choose

“And what should I choose?” Alex got out of the car and ran into the toilet room of the nearest cafe, allegedly for natural needs. Eugene naturally should not have heard this conversation. In the middle of the day, the restaurant was empty ... The bored waiter looked disgruntly at Telegin, when he was ordering nothing, rushed to the toilet, but did not have time to say anything. Alex was already there.

- You can leave everything as it is and watch Evgenia’s evolution. And I can assure you that even in the most extreme case, it will not hurt or hurt you. No matter how it developed, the program of this model is still fixated on loyalty to you - Alex Shevchenko replied - The second way is to turn off the model and reflash it. I'll send you the firmware ...

- No, I can’t ask her again, I don’t want to

- I thought so. Although I still think that you are not quite right if you treat Eugenia as a person. Always remember, our pupae are not human at all ... There must be a certain border of relations.

- They are so perfect and so similar to people that I sometimes forget about it ... A doll in the role of a girl is so perfect that you can fall in love and not notice who she is.

- Try not to forget - Shevchenko smiled pretty - by the way, it's good that you called. Just the other day I will send a new model.For our mutual friend.

Alex, I realized that we are talking about the order Zheleznova.

“I will inform you about the terms, details and instructions later.” Good luck!

Alex said goodbye to his mentor, washed and left the toilet. Towards him, accompanied by a waiter, moved broad-shouldered tumble of thirty or forty years. The boy displeasedly dismissed the Chaldea, who was trying to prove something to him. Telegin heard phrases of phrases:

- In our cafe with her can not ... - the waiter said plaintively, looking around - apparently the security in the cafe is temporarily or permanently absent.

- Yes, you leave me alone ... This is not a bottle ... - the man answered him ... Alex noticed that in the hands of the new guest of the restaurant there was an oblong weighty object wrapped in a newspaper.

- Yes, this is definitely not vodka - he managed to think.

Similarly, it was not alcohol. The guy, having noticed Telegin, shoved the waiter and with a sharp movement threw out his hand with the object. Newspapers flew off and Alex saw a baseball bat flying at him. Needless to say, Telegin's reaction was excellent - he, having thrown the body aside, managed to dodge the blow. Understanding perfectly well that this is clearly not the last attempt of the stranger to acquaint him with his sports equipment, which suddenly became a tool of attack, Telegin, as if stung, jumped through the nearest table, grabbing two plates with a jump. The plates flew in the direction of the attacker. And what is surprisingly hit the target - one man broke on the shoulder, the second landed on his wide face. For all of these with mute horror watched the waiter. Realizing that it was better for him not to interfere in this strange duel, the garcon preferred to hide behind the bar counter. And he did it with saiga agility.

The man, having received an unpleasant slap with the splinters of dishes, swore obscenely, and spitting the blood flowing over his face, with a roar rushed at Alex, still swinging the bat and crushing everything that came his way. Telegin, not expecting such agility from himself, ran to the bar ... from where, hiding behind the counter, still with round eyes from fear, watched the fight as a waiter. Grabbing the first bottle, Telegin, once again dodging a bat throw, brought down a vessel full of probably expensive alcohol to the abuser. This time the blow came at the right time. The peasant, as if stumbling, collapsed backwards on the floor ... Now his mask was a bloody mess, richly doused with a dark viscous liquid.

- At least I didn’t kill - Alex thought, wondering out loud to the waiter - what am I doing with him?

- Jamaican rum ... - he answered quietly, crawling out from under the rack, glancing cautiously at the lying ruin - 10 thousand bottles ...

Alex pulled several five-thousandth bills out of the purse - it should be enough for the defeat too.

A waiter accepting money with a trembling hand asked:

- Why did he pounce on you?

- How do I know - Telegin shrugged his shoulders - probably drunk.

Alex carefully walked around the bully and headed for the exit.

- By the way, call the ambulance, you see - the person is bad - finally he advised the employee of the metropolitan catering.

Zhenya ran to meet him

- Are you okay? She asked anxiously.

- Yes, it is quite...

Evgenia noticed a lying man

- Did you disarm him yourself?

- Why, it somehow happened ... - Telegin chuckled - when there is a danger, you yourself are amazed that you can fight back a person, much stronger than you. And alcohol is sold in good bottles here ...

- What kind of alcohol? Zhenya was surprised

- It doesn't matter - Alex waved it off - it's better to leave this establishment quickly ...

A dolly obeyed her tol and boyfriend, or her master. They approached the car. Inside, the backseat "rested" another sturdy.

- He tried to attack me and for some reason close my nose with this - the girl handed Telegin a handkerchief. Hit the pungent smell ..

- Morphine ... - Alex guessed - he would hardly have affected you ...

- He did not affect. I'm not a man - Eugene smiled. True smile turned out to be some kind of crooked.

- See, sometimes it is useful - Alex chuckled - what did you knock out?

- For a while. But I managed to find out that there were scouts in our car, according to which they were tracking us ...

Telegin did not find out in detail exactly how Zhenya unleashed a gangster, but asked:

- Did you find him?

- Yes, it was attached to the rear window. By the way, I found out who they work for. And what is their goal! - unexpectedly proudly reported girl.

Alex smiled at his doll and stroked her cheek.

- You are my clever! And who are these intruders?

Marrying clung to his hand:

- Judging by the description - they work on Neuman. And they want to kill you and kidnap me ...

- I should have guessed, Roman Yakovlevich is a stubborn comrade ... But we, too, are not stupid ... Really?

Zhenya just nodded. At that moment, she suddenly realized how dear Telegin is to her. If what happened to him, she did not forgive herself. And once again the girl regretted. that she is not human. But on the other hand, she seems to really love her master. And let her say that she runs a certain program. Perhaps she likes this program. Let it be artificial.

And Alex ...