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I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:59 pmby ASHLIE
ASHLIE is sitting in the dining hall after going through the line without actually getting any food. She's just sitting at one of the tables, observing others around her.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:11 pmby John Hino
John walked by with a tray of food, and stopped.
Was that another robot?
He doubled back.
I hope it isn't Cal's.
Nah. Not sneaky enough.
"Do you... mind if I sit here?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:14 pmby ASHLIE
"Why would I? I am not expecting company."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:18 pmby John Hino
"My name is John, and you would be?" he asked politely as he sat.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:20 pmby ASHLIE
"I am ASHLIE, main unit 001."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:26 pmby John Hino
"It's pleasure to meet you," he grinned as part of a greater 'ooh neat' expression.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:30 pmby ASHLIE
"Why does everyone keep saying that when they only just met me? You are lacking the information to determine with any reliability if it is indeed a pleasure."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:38 pmby John Hino
"Sorry. I'm just used to empty pleasantries."
"Although to be honest? It is a pleasure. I think robots are neat," he smiled.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:40 pmby ASHLIE
"Why is that?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:14 pmby John Hino
"I've been toying with electronics since I was a kid. I just find them fascinating. I can't really express why."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:19 pmby ASHLIE
"Robotics are a means to an end, but electronics are second nature to me." it says, almost sounding a bit proud.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:45 pmby John Hino
"Being able to process data as fast as you likely can, I'm not surprised."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:47 pmby ASHLIE
"Though I suppose technically it would be first nature but there is no matching colloquialism."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:50 pmby John Hino
"Huh... there isn't is there?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:54 pmby ASHLIE
"Oh good, it was not just my conversational sub-routines failing."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:02 pmby John Hino
"Not that I can tell," he chuckled.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:10 pmby ASHLIE
"I am learning." Yep, definitely proud now.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:27 pmby John Hino
"Is that your primary function?" he asked curiously.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:29 pmby ASHLIE
"Of course. Yours isn't?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:37 pmby John Hino
"While I do enjoy it, I can't say I have a primary function. We fleshy ones don't often work that way."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:41 pmby ASHLIE
"Doesn't every experience translate into learning?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:45 pmby John Hino
"True enough I suppose, but it's hardly an end in and of itself."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:48 pmby ASHLIE
"Then what is?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:54 pmby John Hino
"It's what gets done with that knowledge that ultimately matters."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:56 pmby ASHLIE
"Such as?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:06 pmby John Hino
"It could be to advance technology, to heal the sick, to entertain, to protect others, or a lot of things... and then there are the more selfish pursuits like power and profit are when they are the only goal."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:08 pmby ASHLIE
"And what to you plan to use your knowledge for?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:17 pmby John Hino
"To advance technology and hopefully protect others when I can, though I do hope to make money doing the former."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:19 pmby ASHLIE
"Does that make it selfish?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:26 pmby John Hino
"Well you can't run a business without money."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:29 pmby ASHLIE
It seems to consider that for a moment.
"That is not really an answer to my question."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:37 pmby John Hino
"Perhaps a little selfish," he answered, unsure, "I have to admit it's a gray area."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:45 pmby ASHLIE
"That is a very unsatisfying answer."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:45 pmby John Hino
"The best I have for you, unfortunately."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:22 amby ASHLIE
"Then it will have to suffice for now."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:31 pmby John Hino
"I can't help but notice... your frame... is that Saavedra's work by chance?"
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:35 pmby ASHLIE
"It is. Only the face is a redesign by myself."
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:50 pmby John Hino
"You did well. It matches quite nicely," he said, completely non-flirtatiously.
Re: I8DT - Meatbag Rituals
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Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:53 pmby ASHLIE
Not that ASHLIE would get it.
"Thank you. I tried to work with the original designs instead of starting from scratch."