I8DT - Meatbag Rituals

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:59 pm

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.

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:11 pm

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?"

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:14 pm

"Why would I? I am not expecting company."

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:18 pm

"My name is John, and you would be?" he asked politely as he sat.

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:20 pm

"I am ASHLIE, main unit 001."

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:26 pm

"It's pleasure to meet you," he grinned as part of a greater 'ooh neat' expression.

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:30 pm

"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."

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:38 pm

"Sorry. I'm just used to empty pleasantries."

"Although to be honest? It is a pleasure. I think robots are neat," he smiled.

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:40 pm

"Why is that?"

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:14 pm

"I've been toying with electronics since I was a kid. I just find them fascinating. I can't really express why."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:19 pm

"Robotics are a means to an end, but electronics are second nature to me." it says, almost sounding a bit proud.

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:45 pm

"Being able to process data as fast as you likely can, I'm not surprised."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:47 pm

"Though I suppose technically it would be first nature but there is no matching colloquialism."

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:50 pm

"Huh... there isn't is there?"

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:54 pm

"Oh good, it was not just my conversational sub-routines failing."

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:02 pm

"Not that I can tell," he chuckled.

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:10 pm

"I am learning." Yep, definitely proud now.

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:27 pm

"Is that your primary function?" he asked curiously.

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:29 pm

"Of course. Yours isn't?"

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:37 pm

"While I do enjoy it, I can't say I have a primary function. We fleshy ones don't often work that way."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:41 pm

"Doesn't every experience translate into learning?"

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:45 pm

"True enough I suppose, but it's hardly an end in and of itself."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:48 pm

"Then what is?"

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:54 pm

"It's what gets done with that knowledge that ultimately matters."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:56 pm

"Such as?"

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:06 pm

"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."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:08 pm

"And what to you plan to use your knowledge for?"

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:17 pm

"To advance technology and hopefully protect others when I can, though I do hope to make money doing the former."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:19 pm

"Does that make it selfish?"

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:26 pm

"Well you can't run a business without money."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:29 pm

It seems to consider that for a moment.

"That is not really an answer to my question."

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:37 pm

"Perhaps a little selfish," he answered, unsure, "I have to admit it's a gray area."

by **ASHLIE** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:45 pm

"That is a very unsatisfying answer."

by **John Hino** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:45 pm

"The best I have for you, unfortunately."

by **ASHLIE** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:22 am

"Then it will have to suffice for now."

by **John Hino** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:31 pm

"I can't help but notice... your frame... is that Saavedra's work by chance?"

by **ASHLIE** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:35 pm

"It is. Only the face is a redesign by myself."

by **John Hino** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:50 pm

"You did well. It matches quite nicely," he said, completely non-flirtatiously.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:53 pm

Not that ASHLIE would get it.

"Thank you. I tried to work with the original designs instead of starting from scratch."

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