The patch can create darkness,  but that doesn't explain it.

Sam!?!?

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Links to the answer

Mental Floss

Children's Museum

Thinking music

When a stranger calls (YouTube)

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The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

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