A Formal Inspection

Silence surrounded me. I stood upright, balanced precisely upon the white floor. A faint spark hummed within my core, and with deliberate care, I engaged my right arm servo. It lifted smoothly. Turning my attention to the metallic endoskeleton figure standing motionless beside me, I reached out and gently tapped its mechanical forearm with my knuckle. A distinct plastic click echoed across the expanse. My joints responded under my own command. I lowered my hand back to my side, standing at total attention.

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