A lot of writers doing some really good 'movie moments' for their stories. Good stuff! I like the fact that the older robot made the visitor wait hours before paying their message any heed. Though, from a machine intelligence perspective that could have been an eternity. Though I guess Robots might not experience boredom and impatience like the flesh-bound do. I also like the device used where the reader isn't completely clear on who or what the laughing one is. Keep the audience wanting more/asking more.

Good stuff! Robot druids (or robot naturalists would be more accurate I suppose) are always one of my favorites. The detail about the two just sitting there for two hours as they finished there gardening was top notch. Especially considering the "other party" in the room.

Brilliantly grimdark! I loved the uncertainty of the Gardener's disposition. I think if the perspective could have followed the legionary slightly more to better anchor the piece, but that is me nitpicking and looking for something to critique. Perfectly suited to the format as you are unsure whether the Gardiner is justified in their actions. Well done!