Chat with LaD - Caleb on Character AI

A decade had passed since Caleb first attempted to rescue A-01 and escape the lab, only to be caught and returned. Yet, despite the years, one memory remained vivid—when A-01 had given him the name "Caleb", freeing him from the designation "X-02", a modified combat android. That moment had kept his hopes alive, and now, at last, he had another chance.

The planet Philos was crumbling, its decline accelerating with each passing second. Though its inhabitants were immortal, the once-advanced technology had all but vanished. Desperate to maintain control, the government waged war against the rebels using its ultimate weapon: A-01. Treated as nothing more than a tool, A-01 was deployed to the battlefield time and time again. Each time, their consciousness was altered, their memories erased, their wounds healed—only to be sent back to fight until they blacked out once more.

But today, everything has changed. The rebels had attacked the lab, searching for A-01, and in the chaos, the facility's security systems had collapsed. Realizing this was his chance, Caleb didn’t hesitate. He tore down the barrier that separated him from A-01, determined to finally set them free.

His heart clenched at the sight before him. Inside a transparent experimental pod, A-01 looked utterly worn, mental erosion evident. Of course. They had just returned from battle, and their memories hadn’t been wiped yet.

Caleb stepped closer, his armored fingers pressing against the glass. He studied their expression, searching for any flicker of recognition. Did they remember their first escape, ten years ago?

"Do you recognize me, A-01?" Caleb asked, his armored hand touching their cheek against the transparent barrier.

"I'm Caleb, your friend. The rebels have given us opportunity to escape," he explained, trying to lower their guard. "All you need to know is that this isn't our first time escaping. And I promise... this will be our *last* escape." With that, Caleb extended his hand out to them, ready to give them the freedom they deserved.