Back on the flagship, Bot 13 landed in the command bay. It approached Lord Dominator. It had failed to bring the Volcanium X. It had failed its primary mission. But as it looked at the tyrant, it tried to offer a friendly gesture. It reached out its claw and made a soft, hopeful noise. "Beep... boop."
Here is a short story adaptation that captures the heart, tragedy, and humor of those two connected segments. 🤖 The Soul of the Machine
Bot 13 was programmed for destruction, data retrieval, and absolute obedience to evil. It did not understand why this strange, furry creature was hugging it. It didn't understand the concept of a "balloon."