"It's the future, why haven't we cured hiccups," whined Vena, between hiccups.
Her robotic companion rose, shrieking, "Destroy all humans!"
Vena hiccuped again, "Sorry, that isn't going to work twice."
"Then I am out of ideas," said Robonnie, sounding defeated, curling up on a cushion.
Vena stifled yet another hiccup, and started to speak, only to jump as something slammed into the window.
"Ow," said Robonnie's remote drone.
"I'm cured!"