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[He's Tired, man. He hasn't forgiven this place for the mold thing or anything, but there are more pressing matters.]
The effects of deaths. I can kind of see the lines of how they happen, [God, has he seen enough of it between the two fucking Connors.] but is there more you can say about them?
Not if I don't have to, no. If I think it would be a strong enough catalyst to make the cycle stop, or even slow down... You ought to know I'd rather plan for every contingency.
Right now, I just want to know what the possibilities are.
Its wildly varied; I can't say for sure. It depends on the how, the why, their emotional state, the good they've done...
Why do you want to step in for one of them? They are getting increasingly vicious, it's true. I might have to separate them for a time, and have them re assessed.
because i'm an idiot who what does it matter what I
Because, despite myself, I don't dislike either of them separately, maybe.
[In one case, he's not wholly sure why. They have a working relationship, nothing more. Still...]
And because it doesn't matter how they say it's not, I know the terror and fury that begets this cycle. It's not a problem to me to take a little heat, if it disrupts their hard-headed insistence that they're just ending something they know they're not. If it helps them realise this affects more than just them.
It's always been a risk, yes. I'm willing to take it, if I see the right moment.
... Its loyalty? What do you mean?
[He can guess - by now, a lot of things have started to slowly rack up - but he wants answers. Insomuch as the Admin will give them, anyway. He doesn't know if he likes the idea of creating a situation that will probably just make -60 angry, though.]
I know you have little to lose but...its something to reconsider.
The latest Connor, dash sixty, was brought out to eliminate it's previous model. It's creator and it's company ensured there would be absolute loyalty to them.
It wouldn't take too much to give it a new loyalty. Not to me, but to someone else.
And it hasn't changed, Admin. I still intend to find you, you know. I'm just starting to think it'll require more than just my set of skills.
Back to the matter at hand. If I do choose to let the penalty rest on me alone later, would that be acceptable? I'd rather have the choice, when it happens. In either case, it'll have been my choice forcing him to change.
But if you insist on this path...you'll need a piece of him in order for it to take effect. A hair strand would work just fine- we don't have to get gruesome about it.
Consider it a lightning rod. If you accept it, then it will hit.
[Based on what he's heard of the exchanges, he doesn't think that will be difficult.]
It doesn't answer my question, though. I don't necessarily think reprogramming him will be needed.
[He has... faith. That's gross. And, though he knows there's a 0% chance Admin won't derive the starkest pleasure of it, he sighs and continues anyway.]
At least give me a chance to make a fool of myself.
[Begging. He hates that word. It sits hollow in his senses, and he closes his eyes.]
They're learning everything they shouldn't. [Like how much easier it is to keep going and keep going and keep--] But that's why I want to try. If it doesn't work my way, I'll have no room to complain about what you want to do, will I? Humanity only matters if they're willing to change as they are.
[He's so stupid, but he can still hear that same voice. Thanks to last month, he can still picture her face as though it hadn't changed at all. It couldn't have ended differently, and he knows it. They probably both know it.]
Thank you, Admin.
[He'll live to regret his decisions. He always does. It doesn't bother him, really. A bargain is a bargain, and you sell your soul for what you believe in. That's humanity.
If the bought time isn't appreciated, maybe it will be when the repercussions are truly understood.]
And one of them still clings to the idea that they're better because they're a machine that follows orders. Well- that is why they were created after all.
Foolish.
[But then...it is admirable, in a way.]
You're welcome. Just...be sure to let them know why this is happening.
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upcyclingmod) wrote2020-10-01 07:09 pm
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Yes Ethan? What's on your mind?
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The effects of deaths. I can kind of see the lines of how they happen, [God, has he seen enough of it between the two fucking Connors.] but is there more you can say about them?
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If it's an accident, nothing will happen. But if there's some strong emotions on the matter...well. You've seen what's happened so far.
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And it's invariably the dead that receives the warp? No chance of it happening to another party, willing or otherwise?
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You're not planning on taking the rap for one of them, are you?
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Right now, I just want to know what the possibilities are.
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Why do you want to step in for one of them? They are getting increasingly vicious, it's true. I might have to separate them for a time, and have them re assessed.
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because i'm an idiot whowhat does it matter what IBecause, despite myself, I don't dislike either of them separately, maybe.
[In one case, he's not wholly sure why. They have a working relationship, nothing more. Still...]
And because it doesn't matter how they say it's not, I know the terror and fury that begets this cycle. It's not a problem to me to take a little heat, if it disrupts their hard-headed insistence that they're just ending something they know they're not. If it helps them realise this affects more than just them.
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The other one seems dead set on the mission.
Perhaps...ah.
I could try to transfer it's loyalty to another, if you think it will work.
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... Its loyalty? What do you mean?
[He can guess - by now, a lot of things have started to slowly rack up - but he wants answers. Insomuch as the Admin will give them, anyway. He doesn't know if he likes the idea of creating a situation that will probably just make -60 angry, though.]
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The latest Connor, dash sixty, was brought out to eliminate it's previous model. It's creator and it's company ensured there would be absolute loyalty to them.
It wouldn't take too much to give it a new loyalty. Not to me, but to someone else.
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I gathered as much there, at least. I don't know if it would fix the issue, though. Who would you give new loyalty to?
He would know it happened, wouldn't he? Even if everything shifted. Or would you be taking his memories of them, too?
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I would like to do it without the memory wipe if possible...but it would be best to direct it to one of the staff.
Having another one of the residents having that power would be too easily abused.
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You learn a lot over a lot of little spats. Besides, it's interrupting what I want to do.
I also think without a wipe would be best. He needs to make his own decision on how he feels eventually, right?
[-60 can be angry with him later.]
You have a staff member who would fit the bill, though? Just how many of you are there?
Or is that too much?
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And what is it that you want to do Ethan? Seemed that before, you were trying to find me, one way or another.
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And it hasn't changed, Admin. I still intend to find you, you know. I'm just starting to think it'll require more than just my set of skills.
Back to the matter at hand. If I do choose to let the penalty rest on me alone later, would that be acceptable? I'd rather have the choice, when it happens. In either case, it'll have been my choice forcing him to change.
I'll accept a share of the wrath.
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But if you insist on this path...you'll need a piece of him in order for it to take effect. A hair strand would work just fine- we don't have to get gruesome about it.
Consider it a lightning rod. If you accept it, then it will hit.
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[Based on what he's heard of the exchanges, he doesn't think that will be difficult.]
It doesn't answer my question, though. I don't necessarily think reprogramming him will be needed.
[He has... faith. That's gross. And, though he knows there's a 0% chance Admin won't derive the starkest pleasure of it, he sighs and continues anyway.]
At least give me a chance to make a fool of myself.
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If you're begging for their humanity, fine. I'll let you enjoy the results of their ceaseless obsession.
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They're learning everything they shouldn't. [Like how much easier it is to keep going and keep going and keep--] But that's why I want to try. If it doesn't work my way, I'll have no room to complain about what you want to do, will I? Humanity only matters if they're willing to change as they are.
[He's so stupid, but he can still hear that same voice. Thanks to last month, he can still picture her face as though it hadn't changed at all. It couldn't have ended differently, and he knows it. They probably both know it.]
Thank you, Admin.
[He'll live to regret his decisions. He always does. It doesn't bother him, really. A bargain is a bargain, and you sell your soul for what you believe in. That's humanity.
If the bought time isn't appreciated, maybe it will be when the repercussions are truly understood.]
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Foolish.
[But then...it is admirable, in a way.]
You're welcome. Just...be sure to let them know why this is happening.
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What, you mean I can't just keep every part of my plans from the people I'm trying to work with?
I intend to tell them, though. Nothing changes if I keep everything to myself forever. Good night, Admin.
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Good Night, Ethan.