# THE ROBOT HELPERS## By Vijay Sharma Erry---# Chapter 13: Across the DistanceBoston in autumn was beautiful but alien. The crisp air, the changing leaves, the historic brick buildings of MIT—everything felt both exciting and overwhelming. Arjun stood in his dorm room, surrounded by unpacked boxes, feeling more alone than he had since the day his parents died.His phone rang. A video call from home."Arjun beta!" Dadi's face filled the screen, with Dada peering over her shoulder and Akash visible in the background. "Did you arrive safely? Have you eaten? Is your room warm enough?"Just seeing their faces made Arjun's