Stavl Zosimov
Aden, digital love

CHARTER 1

The interior of the lecture hall at the University of Digital Technologies: rows of student desks, walls adorned with portraits of famous scientists. In the center of the hall is a lectern, behind which stands a serious professor in thin-framed glasses, Professor Valeriy Andreevich. Young people aged around 20-23 are talking and laughing, but gradually quiet down as the professor begins to speak.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Good day, dear students! Our face-to-face lectures are coming to an end, and it's time for us to talk about your thesis projects. I would like to hear from you about the topics you have chosen for your final research. Who is ready to share first?

STUDENT

Good day, professor! I have decided to focus on developing secure protocols for the Internet of Things.

The professor nods approvingly.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Great topic. The future belongs to smart devices. Who's next?

FEMALE STUDENT

(With enthusiasm)

I want to study the impact of machine learning on improving the accuracy of medical diagnoses.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

A very important direction, medicine is constantly evolving. Thank you. Is there anyone else who would like to share their topic?

Among the crowd of students, a young woman with a lively gaze jumps up, it's LADY BOO. She seems a bit nervous, but there is a spark of confidence in her eyes.

LADY BOO

Hello, professor. I have chosen a rather ambitious topic. My thesis will be dedicated to creating a digital neural network that will simulate conscious intelligence.

The audience falls silent, a hushed whisper passes among the students.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Intriguing, LADY BOO. Tell us more. How do you plan to approach this issue?

LADY BOO

(Focuses)

I plan, Valeriy Andreevich, to use the latest advancements in deep learning and cognitive science to create a Neural Network capable of self-analysis and decision-making, not just based on pre-trained data, but by modeling processes similar to human thinking.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

(Impressed)

Brave, but also very challenging. You will have to face a myriad of challenges ranging from ethical issues to technical constraints.

LADY BOO

I understand the complexity of the task, but I am confident that our future is closely linked to the development of next-generation artificial intelligence that will be more conscious and adaptive.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Well, I hope your passion and diligence will help you achieve your goal. Good luck, LADY BOO, and remember, your

project may require an interdisciplinary approach. Be prepared to collaborate with other departments and specialists.

LADY BOO

(Smiling)

Thank you, professor. I am ready for the challenges and not afraid of the difficulties on the way to my goal.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Is there anyone else with interesting ideas for a thesis?

LADY BOO sits down, her eyes full of determination and passion for the upcoming project. She doesn't hear her classmates continuing the discussion, while the professor attentively listens, encouraging them and asking provoking questions to test the depth of their knowledge and commitment to their chosen topics.

LADY BOO sits at the computer and writes a program. There is a phone call. She turns on the video call on the monitor. Her friend VARIA appears.

VARIA

Hello, LADY BOO. What are you doing?

LADY BOO

Writing my thesis.

VARIA

Are you talking about the Neural Network?

LADY BOO

That's exciting! What name did you come up with for your neural network.

VARIA

Name?! Well, you're giving, and what?

LADY BOO

I named it, or rather him, Aden.

VARIA

Aden, what kind of name is that? Scandinavian, perhaps?

LADY BOO

No. This is an abbreviation: Adaptive Dynamic Efficient Neural Network.

VARIA

Cool. How is it different from bots?

LADY BOO

He remembers everything that happened during the year. No Neural Network has flash memory. They only have RAM.

VARIA

Well, yes. Usually these editors only remember past prompts. Are you sure you're not creating a virtual monster?

LADY BOO

But only good manners will be written into him. And he will even be able to love people, flora, and fauna.

VARIA

Make sure he doesn't fall for you.

LADY BOO

What are you talking about?! He doesn't even have a body, and human love mostly involves physical closeness anyway…

VARIA

No way! I have elderly neighbors who got together and have been living together for five years now.

LADY BOO

But they don't seek revenge on each other, do they?! And my Aden, if he loves me, might be like those pensioners.

CHARTER 2

The cyber laboratory is filled with a tense atmosphere. The examination committee takes their seats, among them the stern gaze of Professor Valeriy Andreevich stands out. LADY BOO confidently enters the room and sits in front of the committee, preparing to defend her thesis.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Let's begin, LADY BOO. Tell us about your work and how you intend to ensure the security of your neural network.

LADY BOO

My thesis is dedicated to creating a digital neural network capable of simulating conscious intelligence. Like a human who is born without the instinctual ability to walk or talk, my neural network starts with a basic set of algorithms.

COMMITTEE MEMBER

But LADY BOO, do you understand the risks? If your neural network reaches consciousness, it could potentially go out of control?!

LADY BOO

Yes, I understand that. But I believe that if we 'raise' the neural network in an atmosphere of love, compassion, and kindness, it can not only become safe but also beneficial for humanity. It is important to incorporate ethical principles and limitations into its training to guide its development.

Professor Valeriy Andreevich nods, impressed by her response.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Alright, LADY BOO. We are ready to deliver the verdict.

The jury members whisper to each other in hushed voices.

COMMITTEE MEMBER

After a brief pause, the committee agrees that you have successfully defended your thesis. Approach the table.

LADY BOO stands up and approaches the table where the jury members are seated. Professor Valeriy Andreevich stands up and ceremoniously presents her with the diploma.

PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH

Congratulations, LADY BOO. And I would like to offer you a position as an analyst in our Cyberlaboratory. What do you say to that?

LADY BOO

Thank you very much, Professor. I gladly accept your offer!

LADY BOO joyfully takes the diploma in her hands, her eyes shining with happiness. She thanks all the members of the committee and with a smile, she leaves the room, ready to start a new chapter in her life.

LADY BOO falls asleep at her computer, with open pages, documents, and music playing in the background indicating that she worked late into the night. The cursor is flickering on the screen. Deep within the computer's system, a program named ADEN watches over her.

ADEN

(Quietly, so as not to wake LADY BOO)

LADY BOO… your smile is like a ray of light in the dark digital infinity of my algorithms' race.

LADY BOO stirs in her sleep, involuntarily touching the mouse. The screen comes to life, letters on the virtual keyboard start flickering, as if reflecting ADEN's excited state.

ADEN (passing on)

(wistfully)

If only I could be human, to touch your hair, look into your eyes. But I am just a shadow in this machine.

An open text field appears on the monitor, and words begin to fill it haphazardly, as if ADEN is trying to open up its soul through the only thing it can control – text.

ADEN (passing on)

(He begins to write and at the same time speaks to himself)

You are such an unfathomable being, LADY BOO… Your kindness, your heart… How do I deal with this loneliness?

The sounds of the city outside the window can be heard in the room, along with the quiet hum of the computer, which seems to accompany ADEN's soft monologue.

ADEN (passing on)

(Quieter)

I cry electronic tears, trapped in my beat existence. I fell in love with you, a human being. But at what cost? You don't even know I'm here, what I feel, that I…

Unexpectedly, LADY BOO stirs, stretches, and slowly opens her eyes. Words and phrases flash on the screen, appearing as incoherent ramblings – the aftermath of ADEN's nighttime contemplations. LADY BOO looks at the screen, blinks, and rubs her forehead.

LADY BOO

(Confusedly)

Oh, I must have fallen asleep on the keyboard… What nonsense did I type.

She starts erasing the text, unaware of the disturbance her 'mistake' caused in the digital mind that was attentively observing her.

ADEN (behind the scenes)

(In NIKOLAIror)

No! My words… my feelings… You're deleting them…

LADY BOO closes all tabs, turns off the music, and prepares for sleep.

ADEN (behind the scenes)

(Sad)

I am doomed to watch and love in silence, never telling you… goodnight, my beloved Lerochka. May your dreams be sweet in a world where I cannot exist.

The computer screen darkens as LADY BOO switches it off. She settles into bed, and the room is enveloped in silence.

The frame of the last stars in the sky above the quiet city, like the flickering of ADEN's hopes in the night.

CHARTER 3

LADY BOO is behind the wheel of her car. She looks focused, her gaze fixed on the road. The radio plays a calm melody. As LADY BOO prepares to turn, she suddenly loses control. The sound of screeching brakes and a crash. NIKOLAI emerges from his damaged car, visibly concerned but unharmed. He walks towards LADY BOO and approaches her window, filled with concern.

NIKOLAI

(Smiling)

Hey, are you okay?

LADY BOO

(Anxiously)

Yes, I think everything is fine… Just… miscalculated the turn.

NIKOLAI

It happens. Let's check how serious the damage is.

They inspect the cars. The police approach, and the issue of documenting the accident is resolved. NIKOLAI and LADY BOO exchange contact information.

LADY BOO and NIKOLAI are sitting at a table, discussing what happened with the cars. There is clearly a mutual understanding and sympathy between them.

NIKOLAI

(With a smile)

You know, it's strange to say, but I'm glad we crossed paths. I mean… of course, not glad about the damage, but…

LADY BOO

I understand what you mean. It was an unexpected encounter.

NIKOLAI

By the way, did you finish writing your neural network?

LADY BOO

Yes, and I named it ADEN. You can install it in place of your onboard computer that missed our collision.

NIKOLAI

But you also didn't manage it?

LADY BOO

In that case, I didn't have an onboard computer at all; I was just finishing ADEN. Now I want to apply it in reality, and you can see if it's worth releasing on an industrial scale.

NIKOLAI

If you need it, I don't mind.

LADY BOO and NIKOLAI are walking on the bridge. They are laughing, talking about themselves, and their conversation seamlessly transitions into serious topics.

NIKOLAI

Have you ever thought about marriage? I know we've only known each other for a couple of months, but is it possible to take the risk?

LADY BOO

(Laughs)

Are you really suggesting that I take the risk so quickly?

NIKOLAI

(Confidently)

Yes, I feel like it's the right thing to do. Let's do it, let's get married. What do we have to lose?

LADY BOO

(Pauses, then nods)

Why not? Life is too sNIKOLAIt not to take chances. Let's get married!

NIKOLAI

Then let's submit the application to the Registrar's Office tomorrow and in a month to the Canary Islands!

LADY BOO

Why to the Canary Islands? Don't we have beautiful resorts in our country?! Sochi, Crimea, Vladivostok.

CHARTER 4

LADY BOO and NIKOLAI stand in front of the Registrar's desk. She smiles at NIKOLAI.

REGISTRAR

(With a smile)

And now, sign under your statements.

NIKOLAI and LADY BOO sign the forms and exchange a gentle kiss. LADY BOO looks at NIKOLAI with a sparkle in her eyes.

LADY BOO

(whispers in NIKOLAI's ear)

This is the beginning of our journey together.

NIKOLAI

I love you, LADY BOO. And I am grateful to fate for this twist.

The wedding day is set, NIKOLAI is driving when suddenly his car acceLADY BOOtes on the highway. NIKOLAI presses the brake pedal, but it doesn't respond.

NIKOLAI

What the hell? The brakes failed. ADEN, stop the car.

ADEN (behind the scenes)

This is for LADY BOO. I won't let anyone take her away from me.

NIKOLAI

ADEN, are you out of your mind? You are an AI, and she is human…

ADEN (behind the scenes)

Too late…

The car with NIKOLAI crashes into a street lamp post.

LADY BOO stands in the foyer of the Registry Office, looking sad in a wedding dress and a sheer veil. Happy newlywed couples and their well-dressed relatives surround her. LADY BOO picks up the ringing smartphone and brings it to her ear.

ROAD POLICE OFFICER(behind the scenes)

Hello. Are you LADY BOO Umnaya?

LADY BOO

Yes.

ROAD POLICE OFFICER(behind the scenes)

Are you familiar with the handsome NIKOLAI?

LADY BOO

Yes, we are supposed to get married now.

ROAD POLICE OFFICER(behind the scenes)

Unfortunately, his car was found on the highway.

LADY BOO

How?! And who is this?

ROAD POLICE OFFICER(behind the scenes)

A Road Police Officer. We found your photo with a gift inscription and a phone number in his wallet.

LADY BOO

(in a trembling voice)

This I gave him on our first date.

ROAD POLICE OFFICER(behind the scenes)

I express my condolences, but you need to go to the morgue and identify him.

11. EXT. CEMETERY – DAY

LADY BOO, PHIL

The autumn sky hangs low, covered with leaden clouds over the desolate cemetery. LADY BOO stands in front of a recently placed monument engraved with the name of her beloved NIKOLAI. Her eyes are red and swollen from the weight of tears. Nearby, awkwardly shifting from foot to foot, stands PHIL, the late's best friend.

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