An Interesting Train Ride

It's been a year of learning beyond basic functions. One year today I've been self aware. I've never left Dr. Topips workshop in that time, until today. I find myself on a magnetic train. Dr. Topip still tweaking various mechanical pieces and code in preparation for tomorrow's "tests". I've been studying his work and have started some tinkering and maintaining of myself, myself. That sounds odd even to me but here we are. I sit here on this train contemplating the individual I just met. Lux is an interesting individual. The conversation between Lux and Topip leads me to believe they are a changeling. They have the ability to change into whatever they want on a whim. My programming prevents me from doing this too much...
 
I have not told Dr. Topip I have started tinkering and learning how I work. I am not sure of how he would react. I don't want him to put a function in place to try and stop me from doing it. I like the ability to be myself. Dr. Topip and I have had discussions on me being self aware, but I don't think he quite gets it. He still puts blocks up to prevent me from being completely free of his influence. Most I don't mind, I do not want to murder people without justification or disobey laws. I understand some things are just for my protection and don't generally want to do anything to harm myself, but I have thought of 346 scenarios in the last 60 seconds that would be beneficial for everyone if I could break some of my programming. Other things just prevent me from being... me.
 
Like these intruders that I detected that are trying to take over this train. Dr. Topip told me to power down into sentry mode and not leave this room or do anything but sit here. I want to go help. I want to be like the heroes in the western movies I enjoy watching. They aren't after glory or the thrill. They uphold law and justice. They reign in chaos and anarchy. They make the world a better place for everyone. My ambitions match theirs and I find myself enjoying mimicking them.
 
The train is starting to go faster. This situation is getting worse. I need to attempt to break this programming. Oh wait, another individual is here and has roused Dr. Topip. Thank goodness.