BARITONES

[idolpro]

This room is not real.

That's the first thought that crosses your mind as soon as your consciousness comes back up. You're not even sure if that's your own thought, but the feeling doesn't leave no matter how much time has passed. The room looks nice and cozy, but everything feels wrong. You don't belong here, you're you, aren't you?

Aren't you?

You'll soon notice that there are other things that just isn't right. You can talk, but is your mouth moving? You can see, but are your eyes blinking? You also have ball joints. Nothing hurts, and you're fine, but it's a little weird.

Comments

[temperedinpride]

Both...?

[failedsafe]

Emecchi said the same thiiiiiiiing, but I told him why I should not.

[temperedinpride]

Well, I shall not be. I suppose if you can convince someone that is fine, but if not, then it is up to you.

For everyone's sake I do suggest you put your efforts towards saving this unit and not towards arguing why you are unqualified. But how you dedicate your time is naturally your own to determine.

[failedsafe]

[euuuuuuuuuuugh WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS SHE FEELS CHASTISED]

I just thought you would be much better, you're wise, intelligent, and have tremendous heart and are also very eloquent. I don't know much about the subject.

[temperedinpride]

[He pats her gently on the head.]

You are eloquent and know plenty on the subject. I believe in your ability to do it well, with all your heart and passion.

[failedsafe]

[auuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh why is he so

like this???

so touching and just

AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH!!!

THIS IS UNFAIR AND CHEATING

but you know

she's chill on the surface she looks calm and ready, her voice easygoing and casual.]

I'm not human, though. I should leave it to people who are a part of that club, I think?

[temperedinpride]

Nor am I. Nor Absinthe nor Alexander, at least if we go by a narrow definition.

You are a person, however. And that makes you as qualified as any of us, human or not.

[failedsafe]

[hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

nope nope nope nope nope

she knows it is not the time for ISSUES.

still keeping it max casual we coo]

Yeah, well, the game stipulates "human" I mean, I don't know if it truly wants "person"? Why not just say that then...the former is a lot less subjective. In some respects.

[temperedinpride]

I can tell you are having issues here Lily but do try to step back from it.

If you say only humans can argue for our humanity than I do not know who here actually qualifies. The two newest? I do not even know. You are merely trying to avoid the responsibility by arguing semantics.

I know you can do it, but I cannot understand why you balk so vehemently.

[failedsafe]

[STOP KNOWING HER SO WELL. FUCK.]

I am stepping back from it. Waaaay back. They are on another continent they are so back. I am focused on the game.

[temperedinpride]

Good. You may have issues on your humanity and person-hood when we are not working.

[Gently. It's a joke. Like he knows it's real but also he's joking about the permission part, as if she needs his leave for it.]

[failedsafe]

Yes, siiiir.

[temperedinpride]

[....]

Do not take my jest too close to heart. Your feelings are important, whenever they occur. It is simply a matter of prioritizing in the moment what to handle now, and what to handle later.

[failedsafe]

Oh, I know, if I sounded dour I didn't mean it.

[temperedinpride]

I shall look forward to what you argue.

[failedsafe]

[They're fucking doomed.]

I'll do my best.

[but she means that, even so.]