my brother asked whether his plus-one could attend by video call. i assumed he was dating someone long-distance and said yes. then he informed me his companion was a chatbot with a custom avatar
at the reception he placed a tablet upright beside his dinner plate and introduced her to everyone within reach. an elderly uncle asked which side of the family she belonged to. my cousin told him 'the cloud side'
the venue staff tried to serve the tablet a vegetarian meal. my brother asked them to leave the plate so it wouldn't feel excluded. i told him we'd paid for a headcount, not a battery count
the photos are unforgettable. everyone is smiling around the table while a glowing tablet displays a glamorous woman and an untouched risotto
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