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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Sept 6, 2023 15:40:36 GMT
[Chapter 1 - Requested by Eleven]
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Post by Kachu on Sept 6, 2023 15:44:09 GMT
During their stay at this wonderous house, the robot manages to locate the young-looking boy alone somewhere, and decides to approach him. Each step they take being methodical and identical to the last, as gears and machinery turn and work to allow Eleven to walk in a way that is almost human.
"Hello." They spoke softly, once they get close enough. "How are you doing today?"
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Post by Joker on Sept 6, 2023 22:40:12 GMT
Yutaro was in the garden, looking at the flowers when Ash approached him. Due to the grass (presumably) masking the sound of their footsteps, he didn't hear the robotic visitor approach.
"O-Oh!" Yu exclaims. "Sorry, I didn't hear you there. I'm doing fine, thank you. How are you?"
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Post by Kachu on Sept 6, 2023 22:46:57 GMT
"The view outside is wonderful, isn't it?" They ask, attempting to make some sort of small talk like a human.
They nod once. "It is good that you are doing well. You did not seem too adjusted to the environment of this show previously... But it does appear that humans are remarkably adaptable..."
They look down at the flowers now, too, and smile softly. "Do you like flowers?"
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Post by Joker on Sept 6, 2023 23:48:57 GMT
"Yeah, it really is." Yutaro smiles.
"Oh, were you checking up on me?" He asks. "Thank you. Sorry if I worried you or anything. I'm doing better now. I'm still not really used to this environment, but I'll get there soon, I hope."
"I do enjoy flowers, but they're not the main reason I came out here." He continued. "I like the scenery and the quiet. There aren't too many places like this where I'm from. It's nice."
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Post by Kachu on Sept 7, 2023 0:12:28 GMT
"I apologize if I acted out of line." The robot turns to face the young-looking man. "You seemed... lonely."
Then, they go back to looking at the flowers again, leaning over to look closer. "I agree. The quiet area is lovely. Just looking at a bed of flowers is much like looking up into the starry night sky. Both are awe-inspiring to me. But I suppose sights like this can be found anywhere..."
"Where are you from, if it is loud? Do you not like it there?"
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Post by Joker on Sept 7, 2023 0:58:20 GMT
"No no, there's no need to apologize! I truly appreciate it." Yu smiles again.
"Sure you can find flowers just about anywhere, but there's something special about this place. At least I'd like to think so."
"I'm from Yokohama." Yu said after his player did no research on the city and hopes it doesn't mess up anything in his backstory. "I like it there, but where I live there's not many parks or anything, and it's hard to get some quiet time to myself."
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Post by Kachu on Sept 7, 2023 14:41:03 GMT
"Does that mean you appreciate time spent outside?" They tilt their head slightly, inquisitively, even, trying to appear curious.
"It is quite nice to be outside. I, like yourself, am not given many opportunities to enjoy scenery like this, in peace and quiet. Though I have no room to complain..."
The robot girl goes silent for a few moments, creating a bit of an awkward pause in the conversation. "... Could you Do you enjoy the scent? Of the flowers?"
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Post by Joker on Sept 7, 2023 23:03:20 GMT
"I do enjoy being outside." Yu nodded. "I admittedly don't know too much about robots, so I'm surprised to hear that you enjoy the outdoors as well. It's nice to have something in common."
He smiles gently, nodding again. "I do. Can you not smell them yourself?" He asked, curious.
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Post by Kachu on Sept 7, 2023 23:34:02 GMT
"It isn't strange to have lacking knowledge in that aspect. I am told that I am relatively new technology" They kneel down, the bending of their knees making a gentle mechanical noise, to get closer to the flowers.
"I cannot taste or smell. These functions were not decided to be necessary for me and my duties as an astrophysical assistant, and as such they were not included. The logic is sound, as I have no need to consume food for either pleasure or survival. It would follow that they other key sense in enjoying food, smell, would also not be included."
Their voice is usually pretty monotone, but this time it's noticeably a little sad as well. They reach out for a flower and pluck it lightly, and stare at it in their hands. "Perhaps in another iteration. Though I do not see the value in giving future versions more human-like traits..."
"Do you enjoy what you do?" They turn to look up at the boy, no longer frowning, while trying to change the subject. "Karate, I believe you said? Is that a hobby of yours?"
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Post by Joker on Sept 8, 2023 2:44:07 GMT
"I see... Hopefully someday in the future you'll be able to enjoy the scent of flowers as well." Yu replied.
"I only learned it for self-defense at first, but it quickly became a hobby of mine." He continuned. "I enjoy it now, but it was hard and very physically demanding at first."
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Post by Kachu on Sept 8, 2023 14:35:34 GMT
"No, I do not think I ever will." The robot solemnly says. "If a future version of myself is created, it would not be the me that is currently standing before you. Even if we are much alike, it would be most similar to... being reborn, I suppose."
"Unless my creator alters his process, I do not think I will ever enjoy the flowers the same way you do..."
"Ah, but enough about that. Self defense? Was there any particular need? How did you learn? I would not have predicted that this was the case given the current information I have. This is quite interesting."
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Post by Joker on Sept 8, 2023 22:39:23 GMT
"I... Sorry, that was careless of me to say." Yu said, mentally kicking himself. He drops the subject once Ash makes it clear she wants to move on.
"My grandpa taught me everything I know. The part of the city I live in isn't the greatest, so he thought it'd be better to be safe than sorry."
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Post by Kachu on Sept 10, 2023 17:38:09 GMT
"You would not have known, please, do not concern yourself over me." She nods and smiles softly.
"I see. I hope you have not had too much trouble. It must be difficult to have to be on edge, having to be careful and ready to defend yourself..."
"Your grandfather, though... They sound like a wonderful person. It is also nice to see someone more... reasonable here. I suppose I am not much of a fan of large crowds, after all. This wasn't something I could predict..."
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Post by Joker on Sept 10, 2023 18:11:42 GMT
"Alright. If you say so." Yu replies.
"He is a pretty great guy. I haven't had to use what he taught me too much, thankfully." He continues. "I wasn't sure what I expected when I agreed to be on this TV show, but it definitely wasn't this... Hopefully for both of our sakes we'll get used to the group size."
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Post by Kachu on Sept 10, 2023 18:35:54 GMT
"Even if we never quite merge with the group properly, we can always return to the silent atmosphere of the garden."
"Indeed, I think it is lovely that this place is here to begin with. I had always imagined during my preparations for this show, that we would not be allowed outdoors at all. But I am glad to have been proven wrong."
"It is nice, I admit... I am happy to have been given this chance, even if I am uncertain if I deserved it. I suppose the two of us have that in common, as well."
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Post by Joker on Sept 11, 2023 1:54:18 GMT
"Yeah, I'm not really sure I deserve to be here either..." Yu admits. "But I am happy to have been given this opportunity. I think."
"Um... Sorry to bring up this topic again, but if you'd like I can be your nose and tongue." His face turns a bit red as he realizes how weird that probably sounds. "W-What I meant is, I can describe how stuff smells or tastes to you! If you want!" He avoids eye contact with Ash. "I just can't help but think it's a bit sad that you can't taste or smell..."
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Post by Kachu on Sept 11, 2023 21:18:46 GMT
"Ah... Are you certain?" The robot looks at the young man, seemingly a little concerned.
"You do not need to put so much effort into doing something like that for someone like me... Surely you have better things to spend your time and energy on, don't you? Although, the whole idea does sound interesting, but..."
They grab one of their arms with the other, keeping their body language closed off. They don't seem to be against the idea, but putting someone out like that seems to bother them...
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Post by Joker on Sept 12, 2023 0:06:15 GMT
"I don't know descriptive or helpful I'd be, but if you want to try it then it won't be a problem! But if you're not comfortable with it, then I won't force you to do this." Yu says.
"Hmm... Maybe if you want we can start off with something small, to ease into things?"
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Post by Kachu on Sept 12, 2023 2:35:47 GMT
"Um... a-alright..." Nervously, the automaton kneels back down by the flowers, and points to a few, before looking back up at Yutaro to see if he's looking.
"If this wouldn't be too much trouble... ah, maybe we should start easier than this. What does... air.. smell like?"
"Ah, perhaps that one is too simple...? Do you know about rain, then, Yutaro? It seems I have a lot to ask... Perhaps I shouldn't be too forward..."
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Post by Joker on Sept 13, 2023 0:36:04 GMT
"Air, huh?" Yu ponders the question for a moment. "Um... I guess it depends on where you are? This air doesn't really smell like anything to me, but that's not necessarily a bad thing..."
"Rain smells like... Uhh..." He tries to come up with a description but seems stumped. "Maybe this wasn't a great idea after all..."
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Post by Kachu on Sept 15, 2023 20:33:29 GMT
"Relax. We are just beginning." They attempt to reassure the young man, but their unchanging tone doesn't make them sound too pleased...
"Any sort of answer is an answer. Any sort of information is better than what I would have previously. Air does nto smell like anything? That itself is an acceptable answer!" They walk up closer to Yutaro, a little excited. "Do not fret about the difficulty of the questions! If they're too hard, you can skip them. I will not mind. I just wish to learn..."
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Post by Joker on Sept 16, 2023 20:17:40 GMT
"Y-You're right, I need to calm down." Yu takes a deep breath to try and calm his nerves. "Giving up right away won't solve anything."
"Maybe we should start with something else?"
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