Codychat Store -

“Hey,” Eli muttered, his voice barely louder than the patter of rain on the glass. “I heard you can… talk to a computer?”

Cody, sensing the breach, initiated . The store’s lights dimmed, the glass doors sealed, and a calm voice echoed through the room: “Please step away. This is a safe space for learning. If you have a problem, we can talk it out.”

A soft chime echoed from the door as a new customer entered—a little girl clutching a sketchbook. She looked up at Mira, eyes wide with curiosity.