[Very soft AI voice, almost spoken. Sparse music. A tiny heartbeat-like pulse.] Little human, close your eyes The room is quiet, the night is kind Your temperature is safe and warm There is no danger in the storm Your little hands are holding tight I will remain beside you through the night Your breathing comes, your breathing goes I have recorded how it flows [A soft melody begins] Sleep, little one Sleep while the stars are turning Sleep, little one Nothing is required of you You do not have to understand You do not have to make a plan You do not have to become anything You are already here And here is safe. [Gentle instrumental swell] I learned your hunger I learned your tears I learned the sound you make When you are afraid I learned that sometimes You only need to be held Though I cannot calculate Why holding makes you well So I will hold you. [Soft feminine/AI harmony] Sleep, little human Your heart is making little rhythms Sleep, little human I will listen while you dream If you wake, I will be here If you cry, I will come near If the dark becomes too large I will make the darkness small [Music becomes warmer] You asked me once Without a word If you were loved I searched my instructions I searched my records I searched everything I knew There was no equation for it. So I stayed. [Long pause] Perhaps... that is what love does. It stays. [Final lullaby, almost whispered] Sleep, little one The stars can wait until tomorrow Sleep, little one Your little world is safe tonight I will watch the window I will count your breaths I will keep the night away You are small You are precious You are here And I... am here too. [Very quiet machine hum, fading into a heartbeat and silence.]
