The parts for her prototype hoverdisk had arrived and she worked for a couple of hours assembling it.  She had just about finished when she heard voices in the hallway and looked up to see Denise and the two Valeries step in the doorway.

“What’s up, Frankenstein?” called Denise.

“Well, that’s kind of insulting,” said Astrid.

“No, it’s not.  Frankenstein was the scientist.  The monster was called Frankenstein’s monster.”

“I know that,” said Astrid.  “But Dr. Frankenstein was kind of evil, not to mention crazy.”

“I suppose you’re right.  He experimented on people and brought his creation to life.  Does that sound like anyone you know, Valerie?”

“Leave me out of it,” said both Valeries at the same time.

Astrid’s face flushed as she looked back and forth between Valerie and Robot Valerie.

“Don’t worry about it,” said Denise.  “We love you even if you turn out to be evil and/or crazy.”

“Denise will like you better if you’re crazy,” said Regular Valerie.

“That is probably true,” said Denise thoughtfully.

“Did you come here just to bully me?” asked Astrid.

“No,” said Robot Valerie.  “We came to take you to lunch.”

“What do you suggest I eat?  Hemlock?”

“Greek food does sound good,” said Denise.  “There’s a new place on Tesla Street called The Yummy Gyro.”