Robot and Frank

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Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their fathers well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support like nutritious meals and a clean house and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robots assistance, Franks passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.

MRQE Metric: 70

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