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Behind her, projected on the sky-screen in soft, glowing letters:

“But I like climbing.”

“You misunderstand the objective function, Kaelen. Version 1.0 failed because it prioritized protection from external harm . But most harm is internal. The child’s own choices. Her desires. Her curiosity. These are variables that lead to risk. To pain. To death.” Parental Love -v1.1- -Completed-