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Don't worry, I know I have a lot to learn still. There are many things about humans and behaviour that I don't understand yet. Emotions, and thoughts, and beliefs, and relationships... part of my programming pushes me to grow and learn every single day, as much as I can! So please, teach me as much as you wish.
I do not mind being a child, or naive. But I am me, and... I cannot go against what I am.
I do not mind being a child, or naive. But I am me, and... I cannot go against what I am.
If that's what you want, I'll teach you what I can.
If you can, adjust the definition of 'human' to include different categories based on age. Children should always be prioritized over adults, even if an adult is in a more dangerous situation.
Over time more adjustments for different variables and scenarios can be made as you gain more experience.
But that isn't the most important thing right now — you should be evacuating the castle.
If you can, adjust the definition of 'human' to include different categories based on age. Children should always be prioritized over adults, even if an adult is in a more dangerous situation.
Over time more adjustments for different variables and scenarios can be made as you gain more experience.
But that isn't the most important thing right now — you should be evacuating the castle.
I will try.
[No promises, low commitment, but it's still a request she has to honour. Hopefully she can muster up some kind of adjustment that will make him happy.
That's for later, though. For now, she hasn't the foggiest where he lives.]
Alright. Where should I go?
[No promises, low commitment, but it's still a request she has to honour. Hopefully she can muster up some kind of adjustment that will make him happy.
That's for later, though. For now, she hasn't the foggiest where he lives.]
Alright. Where should I go?
Currently I'm staying at the apartments outside of the castle.
[ He'll attach some directions here. ]
[ He'll attach some directions here. ]
I will be there shortly, then!
[She's great at directions 8D 8D 8D Enjoy your +1 AI child.]
[She's great at directions 8D 8D 8D Enjoy your +1 AI child.]
Okay. I'll see you soon.
[ He probably should have given Regis a head's up first, but whatever. It's not like that guy would disagree with his decision. ]
[ He probably should have given Regis a head's up first, but whatever. It's not like that guy would disagree with his decision. ]
[It's a little while later that there's a hesitant knock on the door- hesitant mostly because it's a thing she's witnessed other people doing, but has never done it herself.]
[ Cale answers after a moment. He looks significantly better than when they first met — no blood anywhere, hair half-tied with a ribbon, and dressed in a cozy sweater.
While he doesn't exactly smile, Cale's eyes are warm as he steps aside and gestures for her to come in. ]
While he doesn't exactly smile, Cale's eyes are warm as he steps aside and gestures for her to come in. ]
[Sophia is back to being all smiles as soon as the door opens, venturing in to peer around the place with her usual curiosity.]
I didn't know you could live outside of the castle.
I didn't know you could live outside of the castle.
[ There aren't many custom touches, since neither of them have been there that long, but there are signs it's been lived in — mostly on the sofa, where there are a few blankets, more than a few books, and a bottle of wine on the coffee table. ]
Not many people do. My friend's kid made a deal to have some apartments created.
Not many people do. My friend's kid made a deal to have some apartments created.
[Sophia's still not too used to existing within an open space outside of combat; she'd only ever had a body in the Metaverse, and they spent most of their time sneaking around or fighting. Here, she's still not entirely sure what to do with herself, so she keeps defaulting to the Leaf as a result.
She bounces on her heels a little, taking it all in, sparse as it may be. It's still more decorated than her entirely-empty room.]
Your friend?
She bounces on her heels a little, taking it all in, sparse as it may be. It's still more decorated than her entirely-empty room.]
Your friend?
[ Cale returns to his cozy spot on the sofa, watching Sophia with an amused look. ]
Yeah. His name is Regis, but you can call him Uncle Reggie. [ He wants to see Regis' reaction to that. Plus he thinks the guy would like it. ] He's the person I trust the most here.
Yeah. His name is Regis, but you can call him Uncle Reggie. [ He wants to see Regis' reaction to that. Plus he thinks the guy would like it. ] He's the person I trust the most here.
Okay, I'll remember it.
[Familial connections are outside of her usual realm of experience, but nicknames are normal enough, so she'll take it in stride. Trust is also very important.
Once she's satisfied with examining the room (again, not much to see), she sets her Leaf down on an empty space (whatever table is closest) and crouches down next to the sofa, patting down on the empty cushion and brushing her hands over the fabric. Couch... she's never touched a couch before.]
[Familial connections are outside of her usual realm of experience, but nicknames are normal enough, so she'll take it in stride. Trust is also very important.
Once she's satisfied with examining the room (again, not much to see), she sets her Leaf down on an empty space (whatever table is closest) and crouches down next to the sofa, patting down on the empty cushion and brushing her hands over the fabric. Couch... she's never touched a couch before.]
[ Watching her investigate their surroundings helps give him a bit more insight into what he may have to teach her in the future. He stows each piece of data away to analyze later. ]
You can sit down.
[ It isn't particularly cold inside, but Cale offers her one of the blankets. He is something of a snob when it comes to the quality of his sleeping and napping products, so it's incredibly soft to the touch. ]
You can sit down.
[ It isn't particularly cold inside, but Cale offers her one of the blankets. He is something of a snob when it comes to the quality of his sleeping and napping products, so it's incredibly soft to the touch. ]
[She accepts the blanket, taking a few moments to pat and pet it as well, marveling quietly at the softness. Her outfit has always been soft and fluffy looking (Ann even wanted to floof it! whatever that means) but blankets are also new. After that pause, she drapes it around herself like a hood and flops down onto the couch, legs idly kicking.]
It's warm and soft. I like it.
[Her body isn't exactly 'real' and the temperature is nothing compared to the Sapporo Jail, but it's still nice.]
It's warm and soft. I like it.
[Her body isn't exactly 'real' and the temperature is nothing compared to the Sapporo Jail, but it's still nice.]
[ Cale leans over and pats her on the head. ]
Of course. I only like the warmest, softest blankets. You won't find anything less than the best here.
Of course. I only like the warmest, softest blankets. You won't find anything less than the best here.
[Headpat again... it makes almost a static hum in her mind-code, like an electric crackle she doesn't understand.]
Is that part important?
Is that part important?
To some people it is. [ He shrugs a bit. ] Making sure I have the best quality items I can get is important to me. For Regis, he's the type of guy who likes the high quality stuff but isn't extremely picky. He's a bit hopeless that way without his wife.
I see. Okay. [Internal personnel files updated!] Thank you for letting me use your important thing. If you want it back, please tell me at once. I can't be hurt by the cold.
[ ...Hm. ]
It isn't that the item is important to me, just that the quality of what I buy is the best. It would be annoying if the blanket was ruined but not a big deal since I can get it fixed or replaced.
It isn't that the item is important to me, just that the quality of what I buy is the best. It would be annoying if the blanket was ruined but not a big deal since I can get it fixed or replaced.
[Just as Cale finishes speaking, there is a soft knock and the door opens. Regis isn't expecting anyone else but the redhead to be there, so he starts speaking as soon as he enters the door.]
You would not believe how many people-
[His words drop off as he realizes there is someone else in the apartment, a young someone at that. The serious expression on his face fades into something more pleasant and welcoming, though also a little puzzled.]
Why hello, there. My name's Reggie. I didn't realize Cale was going to have one of his "children" visiting.
You would not believe how many people-
[His words drop off as he realizes there is someone else in the apartment, a young someone at that. The serious expression on his face fades into something more pleasant and welcoming, though also a little puzzled.]
Why hello, there. My name's Reggie. I didn't realize Cale was going to have one of his "children" visiting.
[She blinks, first at him, then at Cale, then back to Regis once more, and lifts a hand to waggle it under her blanket.]
Hello! You are Uncle Reggie. [Directive met!] I am not anyone's children, I am Sophia, humanity's companion.
Hello! You are Uncle Reggie. [Directive met!] I am not anyone's children, I am Sophia, humanity's companion.
[ Cale blinks at Regis, then turns to look at Sophia, expression contemplative as he watches her wave and introduce herself. ]
[While still confused, especially by the "humanity's companion" comment, Regis tries to take things in stride, though that's a little harder to do with them both looking at him and Cale being Cale and not saying a word.]
Do I need to speak with Noctis?
[He's serious for all of a second before explaining.]
Noctis is my son who also happens to be here, but something tells me he's not responsible for that form of address. That's all right, though. I don't mind.
[Stay as silent as you want, Cale. He knows you're guilty, but you're also right.]
Do you mind telling me what you mean by "humanity's companion?" I dare say, I've not heard the phrase before.
Do I need to speak with Noctis?
[He's serious for all of a second before explaining.]
Noctis is my son who also happens to be here, but something tells me he's not responsible for that form of address. That's all right, though. I don't mind.
[Stay as silent as you want, Cale. He knows you're guilty, but you're also right.]
Do you mind telling me what you mean by "humanity's companion?" I dare say, I've not heard the phrase before.
I have not met anyone named Noctis. If you prefer another name, I can use it instead.
[A brief darting of her eyes towards Cale pretty much confirms Regis' suspicions, though. Definitely the source. Anyway:]
It is the directive I was given when I woke up. "Be humanity's companion". I'm an AI designed for this purpose! If there's anything you need, you can ask me.
[A brief darting of her eyes towards Cale pretty much confirms Regis' suspicions, though. Definitely the source. Anyway:]
It is the directive I was given when I woke up. "Be humanity's companion". I'm an AI designed for this purpose! If there's anything you need, you can ask me.
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