Eyes
Men will go to war for her…
“Isn’t she perfect?”
“You marvel too much at your handiwork, old man.”
“But don’t you think there’s something about the way her gaze stares into you? Those eyes — men would have destroyed cities in past centuries for her, I’m sure of it!”
“I fail to see how she’s unlike any other doll you’ve created.”
“Don’t call them dolls! Imbecile! They are not children’s toys! Each one is lovingly crafted down to the minute detail — ”
“All right, all right, enough with your spiel. How much is she?”
“For you, a bargain.”
“I can’t do six figures again. The last one broke down halfway through the mission.”
“I think that was a matter of circumstance — ”
“I’ll pay half now and half after. That’s the best I can do.”
“The craftsmanship alone — ”
“If she can sing, I’ll give you double.”
“Sing? That wasn’t in the specifications you gave.”
“If she can’t sing, there’s no point. He has a type.”
“I can make a few adjustments — for a fee.”
“How much longer then?”
“Give me a week, and she’ll be able to sing with the greats.”
“That sounds promising. But understand: if she malfunctions like the last one, you’re not getting the second half of the money. We had to pretend the last one had a little accident.”
“Was that — ? No, don’t tell me. I’m better off not knowing.”
“A fair choice. Things got pretty messy.”
“You always treat my children so harshly.”
“It might be best if you leave this basement once in a while. You’re starting to treat them like real people.”
“They are real — to me. I send them off each time with the affection and hope of a father.”
“Please spare me. Just make sure this one works. I’d hate to have to sever our long-time partnership, old man.”
“I told you this one will be able to get men to go to war for her. She’s perfect as the president’s next wife.”
“Let’s hope her eyes work that magic you promised. He’s still hung up on the last one, so we’re gambling here.”
“If anyone can make a world leader trip over himself, it’s my Eve.”
“You already named her?”
“I name all my children.”
“Very well. I expect to see results.”
“And I expect you not to put my child in harm’s way.”
“I’ll see what I can do.”
“That’s all I ask.”
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