Math's easy. I did this a few years ago. [Don't rub it in, Hiro. But he doesn't feel like he's bragging and he knows Rise won't judge him either. Even as he starts to look over the assignment though he looks up, giving her a thoughtful look before nodding.]
Yeah, sure. If it gets too late though I'll just text you. Okay? Don't worry so much.
Not worry about you? Puh-lease. I know better than that. [But he is promising to call her, so that's something. Sometimes she thinks Hiro's just too smart for his own good.]
You know, I thought you looked familiar. [And he’s still trying to place her face without staring, which turns out to be difficult.]
Yup! [And now for the dumbest thing ever, Tadashi slaps the wound.] Ow!
[As soon as he says it a light beep emits from the red compartment and a white robot inflates.]
Rise, this is my medical robot, Baymax. [Of course he’s used to Baymax’s speech, thanks to so many failed tests.] He’s going to change healthcare for everyone. I hope.
[As soon as he’s scanned the robot’s already spraying his wound to prevent infection and putting together a bandage.]
Risette, at your service! [She gives him a very stage-y wink before turning her attention to the side, where Baymax is inflating to his full size.]
Oh, he's so cute!
[And he speaks! Though talking machines aren't exactly a new thing, the construction of this one gives him a very squishy, novel feel. Rise watches with fascination as Baymax takes care of Tadashi's injuries, then steps closer to give the nurse bot's side a poke out of curiosity.]
Thanks! I’ve designed him to be approachable. The last thing someone in poor health needs is an intimidating looking robot. But it’s been a pretty lengthy process.
Months.
[Tadashi watches with amusement and a little bit of pride as Baymax’s head swivels seamlessly to look at Rise.] I am inflatable.
It’s vinyl. The air actually has a lot of uses, but it’s mainly to keep his structure from accidentally hurting anyone.
[Once he’s done Baymax stands up straight and waddles around in place to face Rise.] Would you like a lollipop?
And he can be a bit of a candy dispenser, that’s optional.
For the kids, right? [Rise can see how a design like this one would help with the younger patients. Definitely cute and cuddly. The lollipop just cements the overall feel of him.
Rise grins and takes the offered lollipop from the nurse bot.]
Thanks! So your name's Baymax, huh? How many people have you already taken care of?
For kids of any age. [And he strategically places himself to block the the dish that holds the extra lollipops, testing out his foot for weight distribution.]
Affirmative. I have currently cared for one (1) patient with acceptable results. [After a moment:] I have just scanned you and show that you are in perfect health.
Now you see why I didn't want to go a doctor's office. This was the last test I needed to do to make sure functions properly with the medical care. Not bad, huh?
Isn't it? [He's not even bragging. The whole thing is still surreal to him.] The word "ow" is what activates him, but he only deactivates when you tell him-
[And his brown eyes roll up to Baymax.] I am satisfied with my care. [And that's all it takes for the air filled marshmallow bot to get back to his unit to deflate.]
He's going to change the lives of so many people. [Tadashi grabs one of the lollipops behind him and swivels his foot by the ankle, wincing only slightly.]
You just got a sneak peek before I run the full project results by my professor.
I really need the professor’s input on how to make him available. Robotics I can do. Manufacturing? That’s a little different. But he won’t be ready in time for the convention, so no showing him off this year.
[A patronizing nod at the little red box.] I’m sure he’ll get over it.
[He twirls the lollipop around in his fingers and sits on the extra chair.] But you’ve had experience in that kind of stuff, Ms. Idol?
[Expecting a smaller, more local celebrity turns out to be entirely wrong. Tadashi reels at the movie part, that long shot turns out to be not far off.]
Wow. Okay, whoa. [He takes off his hat to run his hand through his hair.] That’s incredible.
[And likely a question he should have asked later instead of now.]
For all I know I’ve probably heard your stuff before. During school hours we usually have music going and, well, someone here’s a fan.
No try it before you buy it? [His smile is full of 'innocently kidding' as his breath of a chuckle. Still a little in disbelief.] No, seriously. I'd like to hear it sometime.
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