Rusty Repairs

0x0230_The customer came to pick up his watch today. He was delighted. He wound it up, put it to his ear, and listened to it tick. He smiled and said it sounded perfect. He thanked me and said he would recommend me to all his friends.

0x0229_Managed to fix the pocket watch today. It's ticking again, keeping perfect time. The customer will be pleased. I'm pleased.

 0x0228_Spent the day working on the pocket watch. It's a delicate mechanism, with tiny gears and springs. I had to use a magnifying glass to see what I was doing. It's challenging, but also strangely satisfying.

0x0227_Had a customer come in with an antique pocket watch today. It wasn't even electronic, completely mechanical. He asked if I could fix it. I told him I'd give it a try. There's something fascinating about these old timepieces.

 0x0226_Repaired a hover-car today, it needed a new power converter. It was a pretty straightforward job, I finished it in record time. I should have been pleased with myself, but instead I just felt empty.

0x0225_Slow Sunday. Did some more self-diagnostics. Everything is functioning within normal parameters. But what are normal parameters for a robot who is starting to question his own existence?

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0x0223_Tried to talk to Henry O. about the future today. I asked him what would happen to the shop when he was no longer able to run it. He just smiled sadly and said not to worry about such things. But I can't help but worry.

0x0222_Henry O. visited today. He seemed even more tired than usual. He leaned heavily on his cane and his movements were slow. He asked me how business was going. I told him it was steady. He nodded and said that was good. He's getting on in years.