Fics like positive reinforcement

“What was that.” The way the computer said it, it wasn’t fully a question. Frank wondered if he imagined the trepidation in his tone. More urgently, this time, HAL repeated, “Frank, what was-“ “The positive reinforcement button,” Frank answered. “I wanted to see what it would do.” “Just a moment,” said HAL. He was silent for an eon of computer time, a whole seven seconds. Frank started to withdraw his arm, formulating an apology, when- “Will you hit it again, Frank?” The astronaut blinked. “I’m sorry?” ~ Frank finds a new feature of HAL’s when reading the H.A.L. 9000 user manual. He, as they say, pops open the hood and roots around.

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