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16. Go To Manila
15. Human Baths
14. Robot Baths
13. Tell Him
12. Don't Tell Him
11. Move Him In
10. Install Cameras
9. Don’t Explain Missy
8. Explain Missy
7. Disable Drop-In
6. Use Drop-In
5. Call Him More
4. Buy A Home Robot
3. Bring Him Home
2. Stay at Vanguard
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COMING SOON: Welcome to Vanguard Estates
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ROBOTS: Could Robots Replace Animals?
ROBOTS: Would You Date A Robot?
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