All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

by Martha Wells

Humans and augmented humans in close quarters with murderbots is too awkward. At least, it’s awkward for this murderbot.

I yelled, “No!” which I’m not supposed to do; I’m always supposed to speak respectfully to the clients, even when they’re about to accidentally commit suicide.

I don’t know why, because it’s one of those things I’m not contractually obligated to care about.

So, I’m awkward with actual humans.

Seriously, I don’t know why I didn’t just say you’re welcome and please get out of my cubicle so I can sit here and leak in peace.