Date with Siegmund 

:Toni: Walking into the glow golf course I wonder why exactly I picked this place. I hadn't thought I would get picked to be in the power team. It was very awkward, and then I had to pick people to go on dates with.... Shivering I take a deep breath trying to squash the nerves.

:Sieg: I found it rather pleasing to have been picked by Toni. It was a chance to apologize for the burning steam created earlier. Upon arrival to the golf course, she seemed.. uneasy. Was my presence going to upset her? "Greetings Toni, I hope I did not make you wait long."

:Toni: Hearing Seig I turn and smile faintly "Hey. No you didn't. Thanks for not immediately bolting." I knew darn well that he could have shown up and then just immediately left. That didn't seem like something he would do though. "I thought some golf might be fun. Plus I think you'd look cool here." I point to some of his joints that are glowing just like the decorations in the course.

:Sieg: why would I have taken off? The proposal was rather preposterous, but not without evidence. Golf seemed to be the course of action here, and upon Toni's mention of looking 'cool' I inspected my form. Indeed, my glowing joints matched the locale. "Yes, it seems I have a 'cool' factor for once." a small smile, before i reach for a golf club. Upon grabbing one though, it snaps in half from my grip.

:Toni: I frown slightly as I watch him snap the golf club. Well that wouldn’t do. Extending a hand I direct the nano bots to form a golf club in my hand. ”Here. Use this one. It should be able to withstand the temperatures and use.” it was a little frightening to think that he could snap metal so easily. What could he do to a human body? This made my mind race with thoughts of research and calculations. On the outside though I smiled at him encouragingly before picking up a club and ball of my own.

:Sieg: it was rather inconvenient that my strength rendering processors were malfunctioning, potentially due to my own overheating at the pool event. Nodding and taking the offered club, I retrieved. Ball, setting it up for a swing. Arms raised as if to do a full powered swing, and as I used all strength to swing towards the ball, I stopped just 2.1 millimeters away from the ball, giving it a light tap instead. "Toni, if I could express my apologies for earlier.. At the pool party, I would greatly appreciate to know you are ok."

Watching him set up to swing I frown slightly until he stopped and gave it a light tap... with a sigh of relief I glance up at him as he apologized. ”I don’t think it was your intention to burn me. The burns themselves are no worse than a mild sunburn for humans. So time, lotion, and rest, and they will be fine.” I turn from placing my ball on the ground to look up at him. ”just don’t do something so foolish again. What was the point to that anyway? What if Abney hadn’t been able to create fire to restore your flame?” I ask calmly but look at his chest worriedly.

:Sieg: To hear Toni was not seriously injured was... a relief. Watching her actions at placing her ball in position, I note the distance that my own ball before listening to Toni's words. "Undetermined so far. My Protocols seemed to have gone haywire upon those brief moments, overriding any sense of self preservation or logical thinking. Perhaps something is wrong with me." A hand touched to my core, wondering if I should get a checkup.

:Toni: his programming had gone haywire? ”was there a trigger? Something that happened before hand? Has it ever happened before?” he had let me look at some of his programming but not all of it. This left me feeling rather frustrated and blind when it came to helping my friend. ”you should have someone look at your coding then. I don’t want to see you do something like that again. Not unless you let someone help give you some upgrades to protect your core.” briefly Abney popped to mind for me and a pang of jealousy followed making me curl a lip as I hit my ball watching it just miss its mark. This game sucked...

:Sieg: And in there laid the problem. My sensors had factored in the trigger, but to think a student could cause such a causality was rather... bothersome. "Yes, my sensors had factored the triggering for the malfunction, but I find it rather unfathomable as to why." I watched her get a little... worked up thinking of someone upgrading my core. Advancing over to my own ball, I gave it a light tap, watching it sink into the intended hole. "Toni.. would performing an upgrade on my design increase your impression on this socially exclusive excursion?"

I watch him as he hits his ball and sinks it. It's hard to not analyze his movements and watch the glow of his joints. Blinking I look up to his eyes and frown when he says that it is unfathomable as to why the trigger did it. Tilting my head I stare at him for a moment trying to figure out if he had just asked me to perform the upgrade to him. I'm sorry I don't understand. You don't think the trigger for your malfunction is correct? And I don't understand what you mean increase my impression for this. I want to perform the upgrade more for your safety than anything. I find it to be a very limiting factor for you that you have to worry about water so much. I can understand that where you were from didn't really have it, but there is a vast abundance of it here. Hell there are even people here made of water." that one was still puzzling to her. "I do not want to see you reset if it can be avoided. Nor do I want to make alterations to your original design though..." Sighing I rub my face with my free hand before hitting the ball. "Like I've said I worry that your core is in danger. Obviously you have survived a very long time with it the way you have, but what if you are reset and don't remember something or someone very important to you?" watching the ball miss I hit it again not really caring if it goes in. "The question is though... do you want the upgrade? It is something that is completely up to you."

:Sieg: Her frown was.. less than ideal. To hear her worries, her concerns for my own safety, while at the same time not wishing to alter my original design, showed many warning signs of problems. I let her speak her mind on the subject matter, retrieving my ball from the hole before approaching Toni. She... remarked forgetting something or someone important to my design, as the fires in my joints seemed to fade. Processing was lowered, much like a frown would show signs of depression. "I have.. Forgotten." I finally vocalize, approaching Toni's presence. Retrieving a small stone slate, no larger than a deck of cards, I hand it to Toni. "This tablet was found upon my presence since my last reactivation. I know not of its origins, who it belongs to, or what it signifies, but those who found me believe it was from my founders.. my.. creators." The air was still as Toni inspected it, I finally vocalize again. "I have yet to show.. anyone that."

:Toni: I watch him retrieve his ball and walk towards me. It's strange but I stand my ground. I'm not rally sure what he wants. His words though make me frown before I look down at the small slate that he hands to me. Taking it Val instantly starts to analyze it. Turning it in my hands I am still listening to him but this small stone holds my attention. Hearing his last mention though my head snaps up to look at him. "Are you sure you want to be showing it to me then? I think I've made it plainly obvious that I want to figure out how you work. At first it was just to help my own desires with building Val a body, but now I'd like to improve upon your armor and system. I think putting a housing made of similar nano bots to my own around your core could help with keeping water and wind out and potentially even restarting your flame should it go out. Not to mention a repair option for yourself. The default of wiping your memory makes me think something is faulty or not wired correctly. Were they doing it to save space in your memory banks?" I realize I'm starting to ramble and I look down embarrassed. "Sorry."

:Sieg: I nod. "There is less than a two point three percent margin of a doubt in my processors that your work would, in any form or matter, do harm to me. You have provided numerous examples of being trustworthy Toni." I stare into her own eyes, a hand gently grasping her chin to lift it. Gazing into her eyes, a calm warm heat crackles within my core. "Do not apologize Toni.."

:Toni: Feeling his hand on my chin and pressing my chin up I look up at him and blush at his words. Shifting uncomfortably I smile softly and gently grasp his wrist with my right hand. "Thank you. I just wanted to make sure you understood what I was saying. I don't want to just go assuming you knew what I meant. I like your design, I'd just like to add to it." I blush again and shrug. I almost want to step back but at the same time I'm not sure I do. This was perhaps one of the few times I had been this close to him without it being for repair work. 

Date with Arty 

:Toni:Walking into the observation deck I wonder why exactly I picked this place. I hadn't thought I would get picked to be in the power team. It was very awkward, and then I had to pick people to go on dates with.... Shivering I take a deep breath trying to squash the nerves.

:Arty: Having done a quick wardrobe change into my standard attire, I found myself approaching the observation deck to meet up with someone named Toni. Finding her standing there awaiting my arrival, I took in a deep breath slowly, hoping to break the ice nicely. "Hello, you must be Toni, it's so wonderful to meet you. I'm Artorias Oscillian Lindenbolt.. but most people call me Arty." I'd stuck out my hand for a greeting. Was that normal? was I being too formal? I didn't know.

:Toni: Shifting to look at the person as they come in I smile. "Hi. I'm Toni. Pleasure to meet you Arty." I take his hand and firmly shake it in an appropriate length of time before letting go and looking around. "So I'm not sure if we've ever actually met before. I hope you don't mind the location I've picked. I wasn't sure what you would enjoy."

:Arty: "Well Toni the pleasure is equally shared." she seemed quaint, if not a tad nervous. "I can't say for certain we have. I've been busy with research the last few weeks and haven't gotten out much." looking out at the surrounding waters, a smile came to my face. "It's simply marvelous. I daresay I'm more a scholar than a physical individual, so I thank you for not choosing something like snorkeling."

:Toni: I perk slightly at the mention of research. ”what kind of research do you do?” I ask curiously. And I nod as he thanks me for not picking snorkeling. ”Activity can help stimulate the mind but I understand why some would say otherwise.” not everyone was suited to activity but I know myself, it’s a thing to be used.

:Arty: such a quick reaction to my research topic! "Well most of the recent studies was on understanding and identifying my current roommates racial hindrances, behavioral patterns, and the like. But usually I study a wide spectrum of topics." I could feel myself going on a rant soon, so I held back slightly. "Though usually I do research on my magical field of expertise. I'm a Terramancer by trade." I wondered if she knew what that was..

At the topic of activity, I stare off out into the waters around us. "Yes well, sometimes activities can lead to disaster, and theories can prove to be.. Right."

:Toni: I shrug at his comment that activities can lead to disaster. "Not everything that has come from research has been without disaster." I say mildly. Not everyone has come from the same world but at the very least mine did not have the best of experiences with all research.

Thinking about his words though I look up and around at the observatory. "Yes, the different "races" here are quite interesting. I'd prefer to have a better understanding of their environments and why almost every single person here has some form of what they call a super power." I shrug again and think over his normal research topic.. terra .... earth.. mancer.... I'd heard the word before but mainly in reference to games. "Manipulator of Earth?" I question to ensure accuracy. "I can't say I have much experience at all with that field. I am more of the technology spectrum." It was interesting to find someone else who was a researcher.

:Arty: Toni had made a valid point, one that I hadn't overlooked. Suffice to say I wasn't ready to inform her that my alternative reasoning was the true culprit. Hearing her own two cents on the matter, I leaned back slightly in my chair. "Yes, the abundance of abilities, limitations and all around complexity of everyone here is definitely a lot to take in. I discovered my roommate is a Dhampir, seemingly a hybrid race that can sustain itself off of blood. Quite a remarkable, biological adaptation."

At her request for clarification, I gave a nod and smile. "Yes, in simpler terms. My people all have an innate attunement to the world around them, but as we grow older, we forgo study in all fields but a handful, to truly understand how it works. I however went a step further and isolated my practice to a singular field.." picking up a cup set on the table, I held it in my palm before it slowly began to shake. Slowly but surely, the cup disintegrated and began to reform into a small garnet gemstone. "My practice is of the manipulation and forming of crystals. Here.. You can have this one if you like."

:Toni: I stare at him for a moment trying to figure out what a 'Dhampir' is. Thankfully Val accessed the student logs and pulled up the picture of one of the girls I had seen around. So she drank blood to survive? That sounded inconvenient. "Sounds irritating to me. I'd like to know what kind of filtration system her body has set up to filter out biological agents." I mumbled to myself looking out over the water. It was indeed a beautiful view.

I take a seat near him and pull my legs up to my chest wrapping my arms around them, listening. 'His people.' Watching him pick up the cup I wonder what he's going to do with it until it changes into a small garnet. "Molecular restructuring!" Sitting up I take the stone from him looking it over and over. It would have been nice to know what the cup was made of before he had changed it but this was nice as well. Maybe I could study it to see if I could apply something similar to my nano bots. "Thank you!" I murmur as I study the crystal and hold it up to the light to see through it.

:Arty: "The factoring notions are beyond my own current understanding. Suffice to say I would find the amount of iron stored in most blood cells to be rather dangerous, especially if consumed in vast quantities. But then again evolution has proven to be rather remarkable." It was nice to have such an intelligent conversation with someone. Seeing her so fascinated with my ability, I smiled, leaning back slightly. "In a sense, yes. I am only able to convert matter into crystalline fragmentations, but color and density alone are completely reliant on the matter I'm converting." As she was inspecting the garnet I'd created, I reached into my pocket to draw out a simple paperclip. Focusing and concentrating on its form, it slowly crumbled, forming into a rather small diamond. "Such formations also are factored on my own ability to focus. The more distractions around, the harder and less precise the final design will be."

I stare at the gems he has created. In my homeland he would be vastly rich as a jeweler as long as no one found out what he could do. "Does the initial reagent always yield the same result? Like the paperclip to a diamond? Also, does impurities play a factor in it?" I was curious about what the method would be to do what he did.

:Arty: Toni was certainly asking all the right questions! A smile upon my face as I leaned back, I offered up the diamond for further inspection. "Generally yes, but also no? If that makes any sense. I've only recently been able to fully tap into the science and theory testing of this application, but many many factors take precedent. " I sipped on a drink provided, running a hand through my hair. "I feel silly being the only one sharing though, what exactly does your own research often entail?"

:Toni: I take the diamond from him to inspect it. My glasses automatically zooming in on it to give me a better view. I continue to contemplate the applications of his abilities when he asks about my own research. Humming softly I hold out one of my hand. "I am more into the technology and sciences. I have built several suits of armor for battle for myself." The nanobots in the bracelet around the wrist of the hand that is outstretched start to shift and form into the glove of my armor and go part way up my arm before stopping.

:Arty: "Oh that's intriguing!" I exclaim as the nanobots form into a glove. Leaning in close, I examine her hand closely with much enthusiasm. I reach out and gently grasp her hand, mesmerized by her work, I eventually notice how I am and blush, leaning back in my seat and clearing my throat. "Ex-excuse my lack of manners." @Roxy

:Toni: I chuckle as he pulls his hand away from mine. "Hey I was pretty much the same way with your work. I don't mind. The nano bots are controlled by neurological implants I have. They work as if they were an extension of my body." I shrug standing and letting the rest of the bots cover me to form my entire suit.

:Toni: "They are able to form anything I want them to as long as I know the structure and design." 

Date with Luke

:Toni: Walking into the Arcade I wonder why exactly I picked this place. I hadn't thought I would get picked to be in the power team. It was very awkward, and then I had to pick people to go on dates with.... Shivering I take a deep breath trying to squash the nerves. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka12/15/2018

:Luke: -Well, it had been my plan to pick Toni for a date. Although Jaiden and I had tried to use our polls so that I would be on power team and Toni would not, at least it has still worked out. I am... mildly interested to see exactly how logical she is. At least she hasn't picked food. I am rather tired of pretending to care about eating and drinking.- "Hey there! The machines here kind of calling your name?" -I ask with a smile and a curious tone as I wave hello upon my approach.- @Roxy

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:Toni: I look up and smile as I see Luke come in. Glancing at the machines as he mentioned them I shrug. ”I figured it would also help level the playing field, and well provide us something to do besides just sit here and stare at each other.” I hoped he didn’t mind the location too much.

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December 16, 2018

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:Luke: "Ha, yea that's true." -I'm trying to decide if it's a logical decision she's made. It does seem so, although for a deterrent to 'awkwardness', so presumably she could feel that way.- "You got a favorite game in here?" -I ask, moving into the room and looking around as if I'm impressed by the many, many games. Honestly I just need an avenue to learn more about her.- @Roxy

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:Toni: nodding I look around. ”I do. I think they have it.” grinning I see it and pick up my step with a bit of pep. Heading for the DDR game. ”do you have any rhythm?”

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:Luke: -A dancing game, huh? Jaiden and I are well coordinated, and we understand musical rhythm even if we don't find it 'catchy', whatever the word means.- "Why don't we have a little contest and find out?" -I ask with a grin of my own, stepping up onto the machine, tone playfully daring her to take me on.- @Roxy

Roxy12/16/2018

I grin in return to his challenge. ”challenge accepted. Challenger gets to pick the song.” I wave my hand toward him as I step up onto the dance pad. Patterns are a thing I pick up easily on. ”I do hope you aren’t a sore loser.” I laugh softly waiting for him to pick the song.

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December 17, 2018

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:Luke: "Ditto." -I say with a confident smile, keeping things playful as make a show of finding the song I want. I don't actually have any preference, I only care to pick something of a bit more than middle difficulty that is a bit upbeat.- @Roxy

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:Toni: Watching him pick a song I wonder what else he likes. "What interests do you have Luke? We didn't get to talk much in the group setting." Come to think of it, he had generally been asking me questions. Maybe I should have been more proactive about asking him questions? @EriTanaka(edited)

December 18, 2018

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:Luke: "Interests? Well... if I'm being honest, I guess I just really like to figure things out. All kinds of things. People watching, tinkering with stuff, building things, just not cooking but I'm trying to get into that. Maaaybe that wasn't a helpful answer." -I laugh a little as I settle on a song, but I don't select it yet, giving her a moment to respond. I've actually been half truthful here. Jaiden and I have a lot of time to sit and watch the world, and we often like to try and figure things out, but I'm only revealing part of this because she's made herself out to be an intellectual, so this seems a logical thing to proceed with.- "Let's see if my observations about music and patterns puts me out ahead here, hmm?" -I am careful to stay confident but not cocky. Based on observations, i'm not sure Toni would respect someone who lacked confidence. i'll start the song whenever she says she's ready- @Roxy

Roxy12/18/2018

:Toni: Watching him closely I smile as he said that he likes to figure things out. "The world is one giant puzzle. That's for sure. Tinkering and building huh? What kinds of things do you build?" Nodding to him as he makes the jab that he could beat me I laugh softly before assuming my start position and nodding to him. "Ready when you are." @EriTanaka

December 19, 2018

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:Luke: "Actually, I'm rather into both architecture and urban planning. My brother and I can tend to make some rather intricate miniatures, but it's planning for maximum efficiency that really drives us." -I speak with a confident smile, giving another fairly honest answer. I leave out that it is our 'hobby' to create more efficient versions of the cities we see from the clouds, as we eternally watch humanity. Anything logic based with defined goals happens to appeal to us, and the math in architecture and city planning is... 'beautiful', even if the aesthetics themselves often go over our heads. In any case, I challenge her, and soon after I start the song I've selected. It helps that my body is in a state of optimal fitness as designed our goddess, and the patterns are not terribly complicated. I 'show off' a little, since Normies like to do unnecessary movements to prove they aren't having a hard time, for some reason? Whatever the case, I'm also sure to mess up once or twice- @Roxy

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December 22, 2018

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I can understand his desire to plan efficiently. It's appealing to me that things work as effectively as possible. However, my area of focus is generally technology and not architecture. As the song starts I smirk and slip into the rhythm easily and flow with it. I do decently well but he still beats me by a few points. Frowning at that I shrug. "Nice win." more practice is needed. Letting it go I smile. "pretty fancy moves there. Do you play this game often or just a natural?" I laugh softly thumbing through the songs to pick the next one. @EriTanaka

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December 23, 2018

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:Luke: "Thank you, thank you." -I take a slight bow as she tells me nice win.- "Mmm, let's say that I have an above average reaction time and I'm very well coordinated. Aaand I've played this before." -I make a note to lose this next one, albeit just barely- "Since this is your favorite, I'm guessing you had it in your home, or you liked to hit the arcades a lot?" @Roxy

December 25, 2018

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:Toni: I smile slightly when he asks if I had the game in my home or that I liked the arcades a lot. "A little of both? I like the game. It increases reaction time and helps with understanding general understanding of movement and flow of the body. I think it forces you to move in ways you may not have naturally thought to move."I shrug slightly as I find the song, 'butterfly' that I had been looking for. Waiting for his signal he was ready I nod and press the button. @EriTanaka

December 26, 2018

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:Luke: "Oh certainly, same with other dances. Do you do any of those?" -I ask, apparently curious, nodding to let her know I was ready to start the next song.- "This one a favorite of yours?" -I'll be sure to lose this time, though I don't plan on doing so by much, it should seem competitive.- @Roxy

Roxy12/26/2018

:Toni: I'm not really sure which other dances he is referring to. "Which ones do you mean? Like the in style ones or ballroom?" As the song starts I grin and begin. Moving fluidly with the song. As the song finishes I pant softly grinning at a near perfect score. "You could say so. Let's pick something else now though. You've learned quite a bit about me. Tell me about you? What got you into building?" I don't even mind that I didn't get that perfect score when normally I would. It was just fun to have someone else to play against. @EriTanaka

December 27, 2018

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:Luke: "Any dance really, although, the more complex, the better, right?" -I say since she had used reaction time and physical fitness as her reasonings for enjoying the game, which are logical reasons I can more or less agree with, even if I'm just programmed to have those things.- "Want to shoot some hoops?" -I motion towards a basketball type game, another test of hand eye coordination so it seems a safe bet- "Well, if I'm being honest, I like the sheer number of factors one has to keep in mind, for each individual building, and them all as a whole, the way roads connect them, and electricity and water travels between them, preserving environment around them. You have to think of everything from the smallest scale to the largest. It's a giant puzzle with nearly endless solutions." -I seem content with my answer, nodding to myself and smiling at her.- "Did you build that tech I saw during the volleyball match?" @Roxy

Roxy12/27/2018

:Toni: I nod in answer to his question. "Yes. Those are my nanobots. I have neural impulse implants that allow me to direct them as if they are a part of my body." I liked his answer of liking the more complex dances better. It was true that the more complex ones seemed better to me. Looking towards the basketball game as he motioned towards it I pause for a moment calculating before nodding. "No abilities though. I saw that hovering on water you did. Unless you don't mind if I suit up?" I'm not sure just how much I want to show off my suit as you never know who you may end up fighting later on.

Listening to his explanation of the buildings and architecture it made a lot of sense to her. Everyone saw beauty in the things they worked with. "You sound like me with my technology. Figuring out the placement of all the circuits or the programming. It's an adventure all in it's own." I pick up a basketball and test it out a bit for pressure. It seemed fine so I look up at the hoop for my side of the game and get ready to start. @EriTanaka

December 28, 2018

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:Luke: Neural implants, nanobots, those are relatively new fields, you must be at the forefront of them? Or do you come from a world where they are somewhat common?" -I ask 'curiously', based on the level of technology she is using, I can make an educated guess- "No abilities works for me, although I can't deny I'm curious what suiting up looks like." -I've raised my hands and offered a shrug, a smirk on my face, body language to say I'm fine with either way.- So, do you design to solve a problem? Unlock some of the secrets of the universe? To help others? For yourself?" -I've told her I just like doing puzzles, so I'm extending something of the same question to her. Picking up a basketball, I watch as the hoop slowly goes back and forth, and I know there is an optical illusion going for the size of the hoop and the distance, it is the 'trick' for these games. I toss the first one, only just missing- "Woop, damn, so close." @Roxy

Roxy12/28/2018

:Toni: Smiling at him as he says that I must be at the front of my field. I register that I still haven't learned much about him. "It depends on the world you came from. I'm still not used to the idea of this school. Pulling people err creatures from other realms. In my realm the people that have powers are all caused by something. They had some kind of catalyst that caused their transformation. And don't get me started on the schools ridiculous notion that people can be forced to fall in love just to leave this place. Companions I'm sure, but those can be made anywhere, and this dating game..." I scoff slightly before returning to his original question. "In my realm... I was part of a company that was cutting edge for a lot of technology. Very few in the world could stand against us." I pause and think about why I created Val and the nanobots. Rubbing the ball in her hands she shrugged as well. "I solve to solve. I want to learn more. You know the saying sink or swim? It's sort of like that. Learning more gives you the ability to expand and grow. Not learning means you stay stagnant. Stagnation dies and sinks. Learning keeps you moving and moving is swimming." Reaching up with a hand I move my glasses off my face and just put them on top of my head. "Love does not really factor into any of that. Love fades anyway." Tapping my glasses on top of my head I grin. "No powers." I then line up my shot and sink it easily. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka12/28/2018

:Luke: -Her thoughts on love were logical. It is little more than emotions created by hormones created in mortal bodies to encourage the continuation of their species. She probably isn't under any other illusion. Hmm, does that mean she would be open to trying to 'play' this system for mutual benefit? I can't possibly ask unless I am certain, otherwise my true intentions will be revealed to everyone she might flap her lips to.- "What's the name of your company? I might recognize it, although that could still mean I'm from a parallel world. " -I offer a somewhat 'cheeky' smile, as if acknowledging the absurdity of talking about different worlds so easily- "I think we share a lot of the same motivations, even if they show themselves in different ways. I can't say that happens often..." -I make it sound more meaningful than I really think it is.- "Show off." -I tease slightly, picking up another basketball, making a show of focusing, before managing to sink it in as well- "What do you say we turn the speed up?" @Roxy

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Leaning back I study his face for a moment without seeing him through the glasses. It was always strange to me to see things without my HUD. "Cross Technological Enterprises. So would you think there would be a you in my world if you are from a parallel one?" The ideas behind all of it were staggering. I nod in agreeance with him. "It's not often that I find someone who has a similar view, or maybe you are just telling me what you think I want to hear?" I cock an eyebrow at him but chuckle lightly. What motivation would he have to do such a thing? Watching him sink his basketball I consider his challenge. I'm not normally one to avoid a challenge... "Why not make a wager on the game to make it a bit more fun? Just playing games gets boring after a while. How about...." I look him over considering my options. "If I win you have to complete one request to the best of your abilities that I ask of you. And if you win... " I wave a hand in his direction for him to put his request out. I have something in mind I would want him to do. He's magical... and very good with puzzles. Maybe.... @EriTanaka

EriTanaka12/28/2018

:Luke: "I recognize that name, but... I seem to recall the CEO is a man, and last year, the big deal was they rolled out a self driving car with newer, more precise algorithms for adapting to the roads." -I answer truthfully.- "Hmmm, I imagine there is someone with my name, maybe that looks like me, but we couldn't be considered the same person." -To her statement about telling her what she wants to hear, I feel... well, it seems ironic for her to say that when she's the only one that isn't completely true of so far- "Well if someone was inclined to look at the whole event as a game, or wanted to bed someone, it wouldn't be a bad strategy. Until they take into account their stuck in here together for some unknown amount of time and deception is more and more difficult the longer you pursue it." -I answer it logically, looking sure of myself as I do, making it sound like something only an idiot would do. She next proposes a wager. Hmp, it's just another game she's layering on top. I don't get the point, but it's not like I'll say no. I don't mind giving her 'control', I'm curious to see what she'd want anyway.- "Sure, I'll take you up on that wager, lets make the stakes the same on both ends, hmm? What's the game to be then, who can make the most goals in a time limit?" @Roxy

Roxy12/28/2018

:Toni: I stare at him slightly confused. "Yes, my family as put out something similar to that, but that was quite a while ago. " Considering his words I nod after a moment. "That seems like a lot of work though. If you're going to treat it as a game..." I pause as my mind spins out several different scenarios each one playing out slightly before I shake my head and hearing the last part I shrug. "Deception isn't difficult if you remember what you said and mix in truth. The closer to the truth the easier to maintain in the long run. Not to mention people don't seem to stick around long here. I've only been here maybe two months? And already lost count of how many roommates I've had switched."

I look at him with a calculating look. What could he possibly have need of me for? It's another puzzle... "Sure. The game itself has a timer. The one with the most baskets wins." @EriTanaka(edited)

EriTanaka12/28/2018

:Luke: "Oh, they really change that often? Interesting." -Did the school, for its purposes, disappear those with little chance of achieving their given objective? If so, what happened to those students? A curious puzzle but I put it aside for now.- "Have you done some deception of your own?" -I ask curiously, since she's spoken about it rather casually. Of course, I live in deception, but my persona feel 'real' as a lot of time has gone into it. Not to mention Jaiden and I don't forget things, and don't get caught up in emotions.- "Ready when you are~" -I say as I prepare for our wager. She seems curious about my agreement at the same terms as hers. I suppose she'll always wonder. I do well at the game, but I'm sure to lose, I make sure not to lose by much- @Roxy

Roxy12/28/2018

:Toni: "They do." I pick up the basketball and set the timer but look back to him as he asks if I've done some deception of my own. I give him a knowing smile. "I have not had reason yet to do any deceiving. You and one or two others are some of the only people that I've spoken at length to. Generally everyone else makes me feel like they are killing my IQ just by breathing." I laugh before pressing the buzzer to start the game. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka12/28/2018

:Luke: "Hahahahaha, I think I understand the feeling!" -She probably doesn't realize how much. Jaiden and I often find 'normies' to be baffling, ridiculous, and just generally non-sensical. There is no more time for talking as we both focus long enough to play the game. I trail at the end by two shots. I such in air through my teeth- "Sooo close." -Acting like I'm a bit competitive, I huff at the air, but turn to her with a small smile, showing the face of good sportsmanship.- "So then, what do you have in mind for me?" @Roxy

Roxy12/28/2018

:Toni: I'm glad he understands the feeling of not wanting to talk to many others. As I beat him in the game I grin but put out my hand for a good game shake. "Good game." When he asks what I have in mind for him I laugh softly and wave a hand. "I'm not sure you can help me here, but back at the school I have a workshop of sorts. I'm trying to figure out a puzzle and I can't quite seem to understand it. I have worked out the technological part but there is a more "magical" part that seems to be eluding me. I'm building a body for my AI. Val has been my friend for the longest time and I'd like to giver her more access to things." I tap the glasses as I move them back down into place. "Right now she is limited to places that have internet access or my personal stations." @EriTanaka

EriTanaka12/28/2018

:Luke: -I accept her handshake with a firm handshake of my own, putting my hands into my pockets after, I tilt be head slightly to show interest as I listen to her request.- "A body for your AI, hmm?" -I do find the prospect interesting to work on, and I do know about many magical theories, being as old as I am.- "I will do my absolute best to help you, I do know a thing or two about magic." -I say with some confidence.- @Roxy 

Group Date with Luke, Sieg, and Ginnie

:Luke: -Hebi may have been a better choice, since Lizzie was on the same team as me. Our plan had worked besides that one but... I have chosen Toni. Why? I'm not sure, logically, she seemed likely to continually reject the notion of trying to achieve the goal set forth by this school, stubborn not to bend to its will. Personally I want to play the system in order to escape but... perhaps because she shares similar views to the world as me, I've picked her even though she doesn't seem like the quickest, most effective route to success. I know she also finds normies 'dumb'. So I've selected Gennie and some artificial being. Gennie is level headed and she and Toni were getting along before, I believe Toni will not find her presence terrible offensive, and more artificial beings tended to be on the more logical side. With skill, I hope to continue to use this round to my advantage. I've selected to go to a private beach, the space has been set up for fishing, and grilling, with vegetables readily available. Various other beach side activities are set up. Unfortunately, there had not been someplace more structured to Toni's interest in electronics.- @Roxy @Zombuddie @Sirstar

Sirstar12/29/2018

:Sieg: I was... definitely out of my element, as one might say, for this date. Surrounded by such a vast amount of water was.. concerning.. for my design. Finding the exact epicenter of the isle, I found myself manning the grill, my solemnly stern expression hiding the facade of chaos that hid within my processors. "Mr. Luke was it? I thank you for the dating invitation to this.. excursion out here." My words are as calm as ever, but boy was there a mess going on in my head! @Zombuddie @Roxy @EriTanaka

Roxy12/29/2018

:Toni: Stepping out onto the beach I had changed back into my swimsuit but put on a pair of cutoff blue jean shorts and an almost see through black t-shirt swimsuit cover. Looking around I see Luke and Seig already there. Lifting a hand in greeting. "Hey guys."

@Zombuddie @EriTanaka

Zombuddie12/29/2018

:Genni: For my next group date, it was being taken place at the beach! Yet again I was headed over there in my same black bikini and white cover up. Not that I minded though, I'd take any chance I could to be near the water. It seemed like I was the last to show up, Luke, Toni, and another person I didn't know were already there. I was a little surprised that Luke chose me with the group date, perhaps it was to show a little pity since we were roommates- but I was flattered. "Hey everyone~" I wave over to the group as I'm walking towards them. @Roxy @Sirstar @EriTanaka

December 31, 2018

EriTanaka12/31/2018

:Luke: -The mechanical man was the first to arrive, incredibly punctual, but I anticipated such behavior from this kind of being. He sets himself up to cook, although I doubt he needs to eat. Tch, something about him being able to cook even when eating doesn't matter at all to him just... annoys me?- "Just Luke is fine, Mister makes me feel kind of old." -I say with an amused tone- "You can thank me at the end if you have a good time." -I wink playfully, appearing to pause a moment before looking at him curiously.- "What IS your idea of a good time?" -Before he can answer, the other two approach.- "Glad you both made it! Have fun getting over here?" -I ask, since there were a few types of transportation they could have taken from the cruise ship to this little island. - @deleted-role

January 1, 2019

Sirstar01/01/2019

:Sieg: It was nice to see Toni again, and this new girl Gennie was someone of curiosity, but my protocols advised me to remain away from the water. The Power team individual Luke finally approached my locale, informing me to call him just Luke. "Understood, Luke." His promiscuous wink was rather intriguing, was he attempting to flirt? What was the significance of picking a male figure during reproduction of the other recipient was also male? Perhaps Luke's species was like that of some animals, where they could perform such acts with the same gender.. so much information to analyze. He was quick to ask what I found as a 'good time', but the girls arrived before my answer. I wave to greet them all, shifting away from the grill. "Food is ready for all, alongside activities it seems. Our guest of honor however." My scanners shift to Luke. "Should have first pick" @deleted-role

January 2, 2019

Roxy01/02/2019

:Toni: Smirking as I look between everyone and just shrug. As Luke asks if we had fun getting there I'm not sure what he meant. "I mean I just flew. So that's always fun." Grinning I look to Seig as he talks. It's strange seeing him here as well and it adds another layer of data for him. Luke I kind of already knew went both ways, but I hadn't realized that about Seig yet. I really wanted to grab a bite to eat but Seig was right and that Luke should probably go first. I look over towards Ginnie and smile again. "Bet you're glad he picked here huh?" I point to the water remembering her tail from before. @deleted-role

January 4, 2019

EriTanaka01/04/2019

:Luke: "Didn't feel like harnessing the wind and sailing over?" -I 'joke' to Toni. For some reason, saying something one obviously wouldn't do, in a certain sarcastic tone, was amusing. I don't get it, but whatever.- "I flew over as well, it's a nice view from up there." -Before much banter can happen, I turn to look at Gennie with concern as she's looking unwell. I end up helping her to a nice shady spot, with some water, to lay down and rest a moment. I return to Toni and Seig after, to let Gennie rest.- "Maybe all the sun got to her?" -I take a guess, although the sun is low in the sky now, but saying little things like that can 'sound' like worry- Guest of honor! Let's just have some fun man." -I bump into Seig playfully before sitting down by the food.- -I could eat. Maybe after we can smash some watermelons for 'dessert'. Either of you know why that's a beach activity any way?" @deleted-role

January 6, 2019

Sirstar01/06/2019

:Sieg: the other girl, Gennie, wasnt feeling well, so she went to rest. Luke nudged me and stated just having fun. Was a simple enough task. As they grabbed food, he mentioned an event to which i quickly researched in nanoseconds. "Suikawari is a traditional Japanese game played during summertime events, involving a wooden stick, a blindfold, and a watermelon. Participants take turns being blindfolded and attempt to split the watermelon." I am proud of myself for looking up an answer the group.~ @deleted-role

Roxy01/06/2019

:Toni: Tilting my head as Luke made the comment that I didn't feel like harnessing the wind and sailing over I just look at him confused. He had seen bits and pieces of my armor, why in the world would he think I would sail? Nodding though I agree. "It was a very nice view." Watching him take Gennie off to the side she didn't look so great. Frowning I suddenly feel slightly nervous about being the only female here but Luke also picked Seig which meant... they both went both ways? Not that I particularly cared but it was strange.

Seeing him being playful with Seig I turn to the food to keep my face straight. It's strange seeing people flirt. Making a plate to eat I sit across from Luke but look at Seig. "Thanks." I point to the food indicating that I was talking about it. Hearing Luke ask about the watermelons for dessert I watch as Val pulls up the information and displays it for me but before I can say anything Seig has supplied the answer. Why do I suddenly feel like I'm in the presence of gods and an insignificant bug? @deleted-role(edited)

EriTanaka01/06/2019

:Luke: -Toni appeared confused by the joke. It's not like I get it either. She did seem to get some 'humor' earlier, but maybe not even trying was better with her. I'd prefer it that way anyway- "Alriiiight, but can you tell me how that started?" -I asked, motioning to Toni and nodding to Seig when she said thank you, as if tacking on my own thanks.- "Smells good. Either of you ever do anything like this before?" -It woudl be best to make sure I don't leave Toni out of the conversation- "A vacation cruise, or visiting an island like this I mean." -It was pretty obvious the synthetic lifeform probably hadn't, but I just ask anyway- @deleted-role

January 7, 2019

Sirstar01/07/2019

:Sieg: Had i made things awkward? Taking a seat with the other two, I listen intently as they speak, homing in on the topics at hand. "No, the origins I come from lack such vast amounts of water to 'enjoy' such commodities." a moment passes before my curiosity gets the better of me. "Luke, if I may inquire. What is the purpose of a male figure seeking romantic companionship of another male? From my scans, one such as yourself is incapable of reproducing with another male.." facts would probably be the downside of me. @deleted-role

Roxy01/07/2019

:Toni: I look at Luke confused when he asked me how 'that' got started. I'm not entirely sure what he means. "I'm Seig's mechanic. I help repair him when he needs it. I'm using some of what I learn from his design to incorporate it into the one I told you about for Val. So far it's just the build of his framework though." I smile faintly before picking at the food. Feeling Seig sit down with us I nearly choke on a bite of food as he asks Luke why he invited another male on the date because he didn't think he could reproduce with the two of them. @deleted-role

January 8, 2019

EriTanaka01/08/2019

:Luke: -Oh, Toni has misunderstood my question, but it gives me some knew knowledge.- "Oh, so you two know each other pretty well?" -So was it an error, or appropriate planning, to have chosen him? Something like... irritation bubbles up. How truly pointless to feel that way. I shake it off. Sieg's question is a valid one, but based on Toni's reaction, I decide to look surprised by the question as well.- "Oh wow, I wasn't expecting that." -I laugh a little, as if slightly amused by the awkward situation.- "I guess, simplest terms, the 'purpose' is the companionship itself. Biologically, people are wired to crave closeness, but for a lot of reasons besides just procreation. Feelings of mutual support and affection could be deemed as more important than the option to have offspring, particularly in a flourishing society. You might think it would be evolutionarily advantageous for all members of a species to only have the instinct to seek out their opposite and expand, but for a successful species, that could be pretty bad for an ecosystem, or even an entire planet, don't you think?" -There was no reason to act dumb around Toni. Personally, I think the need of most mortals to have companionship, and their inability to operate alone, is unfortunate. It's not like I need or desire that. However, I have observed the world for an incredible amount of time, so I can make some remarks as if I am of a similar mindset.- "All that probably doesn't sound terribly romantic but... if you are at a place like this, assuming you can't procreate with that body, that means you probably experience affection in a similar way to me, without expecting anything in return, isn't that right?" @deleted-role(edited)

Zombuddie01/08/2019

:Genni: After Luke had helped over to some shade since I wasn't feeling very well, I took a short nap in hope that it would help my nausea. I was trying to remember if I had even eaten at all today, but for some reason I couldn't think of anything. Honestly the smell of food had woken me up again. So I sat up, slowly, and walked on over back to the group. Somehow I came in at the wrong time because I could just make out what Seig had asked Luke, and couldn't help but muffle a laugh. I listened to Luke explain the answer as I get closer and watch all of their faces for reactions. Hearing what Luke said in his question though made my head tilt in wonder. What did he mean "similar way to me, without expecting anything in return"? It made me think about why Luke was here then, but perhaps I'll ask him later tonight. "Uhm.. sorry for returning at an awkward moment," I sort of announce myself shyly. @deleted-role

Sirstar01/08/2019

:Sieg: Logical. Simply logical is the only word that came to my sensors for Luke's answer. But, as Toni and the returning Gennie were rather embarassed by it, I noted Luke's less than instant response. "Understood. Thank you for that insight." i state, looking to Toni then Gennie. "However.. Something in my processors notes that.. May be I am.. Not just a Golem." a thought for later i suppose. @deleted-role

Roxy01/08/2019

:Toni: I look between everyone and listen to the responses before shaking my head. ”It’s similar to what you told me earlier Sieg. You can’t reproduce so it is merely the companionship you are looking for.” things really are getting confusing and frankly this whole event is just making me grateful that I hide in my workshop. Looking at Ginnie I smile faintly. ”Feeling better?” I nudge some of the food towards her. I had eaten between the rounds so I didn’t need much. This was starting to be more stressful than I thought. Both Luke and Seig mentioned things that gave me pause but I filed them away to ask later. It wouldn’t do to ask such personal questions in a group setting. @deleted-role

EriTanaka01/08/2019

:Luke: -Have I made a miscalculation..? I look, almost timidly, towards Gennie as she approaches. I had not expected her to return so soon. Also, Toni does not appear any more comfortable for the logical tone. Had I become... too comfortable with the thought she was a bit like me? Only Sieg seems contented with my answer. I feel.... ... ... tch.- "Oh, no, no, it's fine! It's not like we were trying not to be heard. You feeling up to eating?" -I ask, appearing concerned. Toni already asked her if she was feeling better so there was no need to repeat that question.- "A golem? Does it matter much what you classify yourself as?" -I ask, tilting me head to the side a little. He's the only one offering easy conversation, i'm hoping I can get it to the point that Gennie and Toni will feel like jumping in.- "What matters more how you feel and what you can achieve, right?" @deleted-role

January 9, 2019

Zombuddie01/09/2019

:Genni: As I'm listening, I glance between everyone- who all seem very or mildly confused. Including myself of course. I nod to both Toni and Luke and give a smile, "Yup! Turns out all I really need is some food." I pick at some of the food that Toni shares with me and look over at the table to grab some more. After getting a plate full, I'm listening to what Luke's saying to Seig. What was a golem anyway? I actually didn't know, but since the guy had a mostly machine-made body I assume it was some type of android. "That's correct, at least in my opinion. It doesn't matter what you may be, species I mean, but how you carry yourself." @deleted-role

Sirstar01/09/2019

:Sieg: Gennie and Luke were making sense with their words, but logically neither of their statements seemed accurate. Simply nodding to avoid bringing up any further issues, I remain silent as the organic lifeforms on this date eat. Truthfully I pondered whether or not I should just return to serving food and drink right now. @deleted-role

Roxy01/09/2019

:Toni: I look around at everyone and rest my chin in my hand. "Well things got awkward real fast." My guess is that Seig didn't even hear my explanation, which was fine. "So let's change the subject! What's everyone's favorite subject to learn about?" At this point I'm just grasping at straws. The idea of doing the watermelon thing seems strange and wasteful to me but if they want to do it then ok, but this seemed like the most logical thing to do now. "Technology in all forms is mine. If that wasn't already known by everyone here." @deleted-role

January 10, 2019

EriTanaka01/10/2019

:Luke: -... And now the 'Golem' has fallen silent. Tch. Why do people have to be so unpredictable? I... feel like I've been away from my brother too long. Toni declaring things had gotten awkward re-affirms my realization that I've been... not entirely accurate in my assessment of her. I realized she would be difficult in a group setting, although I had perceived that for entirely different reasons.- Haaa, that's a hard one, I enjoy most areas of study buuut... I suppose Math would have to be it for me." -I will just go along for the ride on this conversation, I've probably tried to be a bit too.... honest around Toni. Time to go back to being 'normal'.- @deleted-role

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January 11, 2019

EriTanaka01/11/2019

---- Little Skip ----

:Luke: -As the topic goes around the table, I do my best to follow the lead this group sets, until we have finished eating and drinking. After which, since its dark and the island doesn't have a dangerous amount of foliage, I ask them if they'd like to play around with some small fireworks. For some reason I almost... want... at least Gennie to like the idea. I think it is too impractical for Toni, and Seig probably won't think much of it at all, but nevertheless, its something to try. We haves sparklers, firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets, nothing big, but all with their own kind of impact. I try to steer the conversation to what is normally a safe topic, and ask everyone about celebrations they enjoyed from their homes, and if fireworks, or some other display, was perhaps used. I personally talk about the big New Year's ball drop in New York City, describing some things Jaiden and I might do together.- @deleted-role 

Second Date with Arty 

:Toni: I sit patiently in this room they have put me in. I'm waiting for Arty to show up. It'll be strange meeting with him again but not overly so. I'm vaguely uncomfortable with the topic we are supposed to discuss but oh well. I had briefly taken some time between rounds to change into this.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/98/ad/59/98ad59ae361db3491a79d221f36129f0.jpg

@Sirstar(edited)

Sirstar01/12/2019

:Arty: Surprisingly Toni was already in the room before I could arrive. "O-Oh, hello again Toni, long time no see." I state, making my way over rather slowly. I had repatched up my prosthetics but they weren't perfect yet. Taking my seat, I clear my throat. "S-So.. we are to discuss.. relationship expectations.. yes?" @Roxy

Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: I look up as I hear Arty enter. Smiling at him I nod and wait. "Indeed. I hope your day has been going well.: I comment wondering how he is. His pace seems slow nerves? "Are you alright?" I ask concerned. @Sirstar

Sirstar01/12/2019

:Arty: "I-I'm fine.. really. Just a bit.. weak in the knees is all" My stammering isn't doing me any justice. Clearing my throat, I look directly into her eyes as to speak frankly. "Listen.. I believe that everyone is bound to find someone of a compatible match for them, the statistical outcome of someone NOT finding someone who admires them at least marginally is rather small. Wouldn't you agree?" @Roxy

January 13, 2019

Roxy01/13/2019

:Toni: Noting his stuttering I can't remember if he did that earlier or not. Weak in the knees? Tilting my head I glance down at his knees briefly but have no reason to think anything else would be wrong. So I look back up at him as he speaks again. I think about the statement before adding my own input. "I agree with your wording. It would be statistically impossible not to find someone who admires you, but the problem is not admiring. It's finding someone who will "Love" " I do air quotes around Love. "You and put up with your version of Crazy, while you must also accept theirs." I shrug looking around before looking back to him. "So if you are to find someone who accepts your crazy. What traits would you like for them to have?" @Sirstar

January 14, 2019

Sirstar01/14/2019

:Arty: Toni was logical, I admired that. Her sentiments and continuation of my own educated statement verified we were at least on equal concepts. "Agreed." I remark, pondering on what would be ideal for someone like either of us. She eventually broke the mental train with directly asking me, as I glance to my hands. "Someone who can.. Accept the burden that comes with me I suppose. Someone who already understands what they need, and maybe.. Just maybe needs a little encouragement." I bore a smile but make no eye contact, staring down at the table. I eventually do look her in the eyes and follow-up with. "And can show a passion for something. Anything truly. What about you Toni?" @Roxy

Roxy01/14/2019

:Toni: I frown at the wording of 'Burden' "Why do you think yourself a burden?" I was confused on this statement. Why in the world would he think himself a burden? I notice he barely looks at me but every now and then. Why? "Passion can be a good thing and a bad. Make sure theirs is a good thing." I chuckle slightly before titling my head back to think on his question. "I cannot say. I want someone who can understand what I talk about. Someone who will not get in my way... I'm not sure. I had not considered being in a relationship before coming to this school. So the idea is a new concept to me." @Sirstar

January 15, 2019

Sirstar01/15/2019

:Arty: Seems I chose a bad example of wording, for now in this moment I find myself leaving Toni opportune moments to ask questions I never liked answering. With a sigh, I meet her face with my eyes. "Let it be known that there are many things that have become a hassle for me to do. No.. more like, extremely difficult to do. Mundane things really, and because of those shortcomings I have considered myself a burden." Her words about passion, followed by her own thoughts on relationships before here seemed valid. "Likewise, before I arrived here I was just doing my studies and research. I don't know if I'm actively looking for someone but this event.. has been a bit of an eye opener.." @Roxy

Roxy01/15/2019

:Toni: I laugh outright almost doubling over at Arty’s last words. ”Oh my dear how right you are! This event has made me even more aware of how I dislike social interactions and want nothing more than to be left alone with my research.” I stare at him now with a smile on my face. ”I highly doubt you are as much of a burden as you make yourself out to be.” I do tilt my head considering the things he has said and what could possibly be so difficult for a male like him to do. Mental capacity is there... physical?... but everything seems to be in order? I’m a bit lost as to what he means and the confusion shows on my face slight before I shrug lightly. @Sirstar

January 16, 2019

Sirstar01/16/2019

:Arty: Toni's sudden laughter caught me off guard! Nevertheless I nod along with her thoughts. "As much as I enjoy being with others, time to work on my research has always proven to be my better moments. I was encouraged however by the Guild to try and branch out to others.. which is why I came here actually." I can feel her eyes trying to scan me, figure out why I call myself a burden. Letting out a sigh, I factor in how much I can say before spilling the beans. "Past social experiences have left me with.. complications that day to day routine activities harder than normal. I've also been removed from the society I once belonged to so.." Maybe I should stop there.. @Roxy

January 17, 2019

RoxyLast Thursday at 8:37 PM

:Toni: I frown at his comment that past social experiences have left him with complications and that he had been removed from the society he had belonged to. "Sounds like you need to de-catastrophize." I mention while I shift in my seat. "Take time to tell yourself that while the problem is real, it's probably not as catastrophic as you have made it out to be. Fall up not down." I chuckle to myself before shrugging. I wave my hand dismissively. "Screw them. Their loss and another's gain. You can still do your research and you can make a new social group. I very highly doubt that someone with your intelligence would allow those fools to dictate how your life will be ran." @Sirstar

January 19, 2019

SirstarLast Saturday at 5:06 PM

:Arty: Ugh, Toni wouldn't understand if I didn't just flat out tell her! Though as she continues to speak, I ease up a bit. "Actually I have gotten to a point of at least, enjoying my own presence lately. My time after being ex-communicated from my upbringing has shown me that I can do research, meet others on my own time, albeit it's harder to get around now than before." I procure a small smile. "But that is partially why I enrolled at Heartless." I run a hand through my hair, looking to Toni again. "What about you? we haven't really discussed much of you." @Roxy

RoxyLast Saturday at 5:31 PM

:Toni: I stare at him briefly. Then shrug. Limited mobility huh? Well given he said his knees hurt earlier... One could only assume something had happened to his legs. However, if he didn't wish to tell me then I wouldn't push. Leaning back in my chair I uncross and recross my legs with the opposite leg. "I'm glad to hear you have learned to see some of the bright side. Not everyone will." I tilt my head as he asks about me and that we hadn't discussed me very much. "What would you like to know? I don't follow" It had been a drastic shift that was odd. @Sirstar

January 22, 2019

SirstarYesterday at 8:52 PM

:Arty: Noticing that time was getting close to the end of our date, I figured maybe this was an opportune time to make a decisive move. "How about this... I can tell you more.. if you agree to go on another date with me? It doesn't have to be soon, it doesn't have to be anything 'extravagant' or romantic but.." I paused, giving a smile. "I would like to get to know you Toni. Think of it as.. a chance for one researcher to discuss with another." @Roxy

RoxyYesterday at 8:58 PM

:Toni: It was indeed getting close to the end of the date time. I blush though at his request to go on another date with me outside of this event. The thought that someone would want to see her more made her smile. Not to mention she wanted to learn about his abilities with more of the crystals and different matter. Standing she held out a hand in offer to help him stand and to shake his hand. "You have yourself a deal Sir. I would like that very much." quickly we exchanged numbers so that we would be able to reach one another outside of this event. I realized I hadn't really done that with many people. With a smile and a wave though I head off to my bunk to get some much needed sleep. @Sirstar 

Date with Jaiden 

:Jaiden: Toni as second date.... It does not take me long to realize that these 2 people are the ones I chose as favorite and dislike in first round. It would explain why I'm with Toni and not with Starlyte. My conversations with my brother were brief but I naturally caught the warning about this normie. Should play it safe. As my last date, I look around and wait for the female to arrive @Roxy

January 12, 2019

Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: Having changed between rounds to this, https://i.pinimg.com/736x/98/ad/59/98ad59ae361db3491a79d221f36129f0.jpg

I walk to the designated point of contact and find someone who, while surprisingly, but not surprisingly, resembles Luke I assume it is Jaiden. "Hello Jaiden. I am Toni. It's nice to meet you. Luke mentioned you quite often." Luke had after all mentioned his brother several times today while we were together. @MissEiffel(edited)

MissEiffel01/12/2019

:Jaiden: I turn around as I hear footsteps approaching. I put on a smile as I see her. So this female was Toni. Ok. "Hi Toni, nice to meet you too! Oh he did? Hope he only told you good things~" I say and then I chuckle after my "joke". It was said to denote comradery between my brother and I, we know we're supposed to show them that "He actually told me about you, and how smart and fun you are..." My tone goes a little lower as of I were shy, my hand going to my glasses to adjust them "I'm glad you're here. Do you want to sit?" I ask as I offer her the chair @Roxy(edited)

Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: I can see Val analyzing this one and archiving his measurements just like she does everyone else. I faintly smile as he made a quip about it being good things that Luke told me. Giving him a sideways look I'm not sure how to feel about finding out that Luke had told his brother about me. His body language seems strange for someone described as he was. I nod as he offers the seat. "Actually he just told me about things the two of you did together. Are you as passionate about puzzles and designing as he is?" I am honestly curious about this. Twins usually aren't that much different but they can be. @MissEiffel

MissEiffel01/12/2019

:Jaiden: "You got me there. I indeed am. Puzzles is a entertaining way to keep your mind occupied. That and urban designing are activities that my brother and I really enjoy together. Building miniatures doesn't sound exciting but considering the planning and efficiency in the architecture is pleasant, not only during the process of the project, but also when is completed" I try to explain, I make sure to include some technical terminology but also don't leave aside the feelings that should come with them. I explain all this as I take the seat in front of them, I look directly at her but then look down as I smile. Then I look back at her "He also told me you're passionate about technology? “ I ask before directly approaching the real topic at hand @Roxy

Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: I listen carefully and note that the two brothers are indeed very similar. "Yes. You could say I have an interest."

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January 14, 2019

MissEiffel01/14/2019

:Jaiden: To her short response I smile softly. I understood what my brother warned me about but I can experience it firsthand now. Looking down, I decide not to dive further in conversation, considering that she didn't seem to have intentions to talk much. "I see... That's good" I look up back to her with another smile "So... I think we can get on with the conversation required. What do you want in a relationship?" @Roxy

Roxy01/14/2019

:Toni: that was the very question wasn’t it? I frown slightly as I think about it. ”It is a difficult question to answer. I had never considered relationships before coming to this school. Now if I ever want to leave I must find someone who can “love” me and I them.” I do air quotes around love. I dislike the word to some degree. It seems to be a strange concept. ”I suppose I would want to be able to have intelligent conversation, contribution for both sides... more so in whatever situation has come up. For example building a new suit. If the other could propose a different idea or concept I hadn’t thought of. It’s hard enough to find someone who can even understand the process though.” I think about it some more and add. ”I don’t want to be tripping over the person. Working well together is one thing but also I enjoy my space and time.” I’m sure there is more but I can’t think of it right now. ”what about you? I’m sure you and your brother have discussed what you want.” it would make sense for siblings to talk about their desires in a situation like this. Hell she would want to try to make sure her sibling left at the same time. @MissEiffel

January 15, 2019

MissEiffel01/15/2019

:Jaiden: I nod at her answer slowly, listening to everyword she was saying. So she technically wanted a helper, uh? But I wont mention that outloud "Oh that a very interesting answer. What I understand is that you would like to be in a relationship and share that chemistry called loved with someone with your same level and field of expertise, is that correct?" She had added something more but that only contributed to my theory. She reminded me of Abney, both woman wanting space and independance. Was not a general rule of course, but same pattern was shown in both of the female engineers. I chuckle to her question "Yes, we have and I must say we want very similar things: Someone who understands me andwould not want to change the way I am. Someone who could rely on me and I could rely on them without being dependant of each other. Someone who understands my relationship with my brother, my job, my powers. Someone who would inspire me to do the same" I look at her with a smile but then shrug, like saying "what else I can tell you?" @Roxy

January 17, 2019

RoxyLast Thursday at 8:40 PM

:Toni: I tilt my head and consider his question. "Uh I suppose it would be called love. I was thinking more of a connection, but it does not need to be the same field of expertise. Sometimes you get the best ideas from those who have no idea what you are doing. They see the puzzle differently." I tap my chin thoughtfully before stretching slightly. So he didn't want to have to change either? Well connecting with someone like that did mean compromise like a business transaction. So he would learn that the hard way. I nod more thinking. He mentioned a job. "What do you and your brother do?" I ask curiously. @MissEiffel

January 19, 2019

MissEiffelLast Saturday at 5:21 PM

:Jaiden: I look at her and also tilt my head slightly, considering her answer "Not the same field... You mentioned that this person would have to contribute, understand the process of building a suit, working together... So nevertheless, you're also saying it could be someone whose field of expertise is... for example... cooking? Interesting..." I say as I pretend to analyze the situation. Actually there's not much to analyze. I "snap back" at her next question."Oh... Well, my brother is an Urban planner and I'm an architect" I don't elaborate more, imitating the way she answered. I took out my glasses and rub my eyes, in signal of tiredness"I think that covers everything we needed to discuss? I'm feeling tired and you must be too..." I leave the topic there, leaving the resolution to her consideration @Roxy

RoxyLast Saturday at 5:36 PM

:Toni: Listening to him I can tell he's not nearly as interesting as his Brother. There seems to be more hidden and unless something peaks my interest I'm not inclined to go hunting after it. "It does seem to be the end of it. We've both answered the question. It was a pleasure to get to meet you Jaiden. Enjoy the rest of the cruise." I stand and smile at him before turning and heading out of the room, my heels clicking on the floor as I leave. @MissEiffel

Final Date with Luke

:Luke: -How do I approach this? I am not sure what tone to take with Toni. I just had to find a balance. She was an 'eccentric' human, right? 'Misunderstood' and with unique interests? She probably won't like the topic we have to cover, i'll follow her feelings on it.- @Roxy

January 12, 2019

Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: Having changed between rounds to this, https://i.pinimg.com/736x/98/ad/59/98ad59ae361db3491a79d221f36129f0.jpg

I walk to the meeting point and find Luke already there waiting for me. It's nice to see a familiar face again but the screw ups from the past few hours comes back to mind. "Hello again." I greet as I come to a stop next to him. "Before we get started I wanted to apologize for my behavior during our group outing. I do not like to be in groups generally unless I am very close with the people." which was hardly anyone frankly. "Especially when I am supposed to 'impress' people. Being in the front of crowds of people was something my parents handled more than me. So I have yet to learn the skill set needed to be..." oh what was the word she was looking for? "Charming?" I say curiously before turning to find two chairs positioned near each other. Might as well sit if we are just going to talk. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka01/12/2019

:Luke: Hello, Toni. -I greet with a smile. Her explanation affirms my realization that, like... well normal normies, she gets awkward. Her emotions manifest be making her seem cold because she doesn't know how to react in certain social interactions because she normally isolates herself. Anyway, that's my guess based on patter recognition with the way humans act- "I never would have taken you for the kind to have stage fright." -I say in an obviously playful and somewhat joking tone- "It's fine though, honestly. It was prooobably my fault. I knew after our date that you might not be comfortable in a group but, when I found out we had to do a group date... You remember how you said a lot of people make you feel like you are just losing brain cells? I actually really do understand that feeling... I just picked people that I enjoyed the company of, who were smart and don't do just... those dumb little things people do. When I thought over the competition, that was you and Gennie. Siegmund was a calculated gamble." -I say, shaking my head with a slight chuckle, as if making fun of my term 'calculated gamble' even if that was the honest truth.- "Anyway, it's behind us now, right?" @Roxy

Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: Returning his smile I nod as I take a seat and face him. "It's not particularly stage fright as I can be in front of people." I stop to think about how to explain it as I lean back for comfort. "Generally speaking when I'm in front of a large group of people it's to explain something I've figured out or to announce something. I do not go out in groups for 'fun'. I do not do well in the group settings, like I said to impress people, and unfortunately that is the whole point of this event. Spread our feathers and flap around stupidly hoping some other fool with their feathers spread will like us." I blow at my bangs in vague irritation. Listening to his explanation of why he picked us for the third round of dates I nodded. "Makes logical sense." I probably would have done the same, and well had done the same when I had picked Arty for a date earlier today. I nod in response to his saying it's behind us. It was after all. I would have to make a note to archive my findings about everyone later on. "So... the point of this round is to talk about what we are looking for in a relationship." Leaning forward in my seat I thread my fingers together over my crossed legs. Looking Luke up and down I tilt my head to the side. "You haven't mentioned much about what you are looking for today. We've spent quite a bit of it together." And come to think of it he had mentioned a few things about himself but they usually included his brother. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka01/12/2019

:Luke: -I suppose she's socially awkward because she over thinks things. Interesting how normies can be so logical that they become illogical and unable to interact properly with their peers. I laugh at her imagery of flapping plumage at each other for this event- "I'm sure I've seen some preening today." -I muse. Toni soon takes the opportunity to ask about what I'm looking for. It probably would have been easier to go the other way around, but I can adapt to this.- "Yea, almost all day." -Was it a good use of my time?- "Geez, it's not the kind of question you expect to have to just... exposit to someone about. I guess since I knew about the question coming in, it gave me some time to think about it, but when you have to answer so suddenly, I feel like it leaves you with a high chance of realizing your thought process was a little off at the time and you could have refined it." -I fix the neatness of the fold of my sleeve of my long sleeved shirt, as if trying to let off some uncomfortable energy with minute actions- "Like anyone, I'd like to spend my time with someone who likes me mostly as I am now, and wouldn't ask for much change or expect me to act in a way unnatural to me. I'd like to be able to have intelligent conversations, and to be able to operate independently of them so it's not like we have to rely on each other, but we can time to time. I don't think I could handle being in any kind of clingy relationship hahaha. Of course, I meant this in every kind of relationship, friendship or otherwise. I'm not really a romantic so I don't have any magical ideas about dating or anything like that." @Roxy

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Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: I narrow my eyes slightly but it's more out of focus than anything. He had apparently been thinking and rehearsing his answer. One could tell by the smooth delivery of it. The appropriately placed jokes and down to the movements. "Everything can be refined. It's with time that we realize if that refinement was a good thing or not." I shrug slightly before adjusting and switching which leg was crossed over which. Thinking over his words they sound very methodical. "So, an existence like what you have with your brother? Someone who is there that can contribute but not distract?" I mean it made logical sense, but was that what this school wanted? Everything I had seen of 'love' up until now had been messy and not really what he described. Granted what he said was an ideal for myself as well. Frowning it dawned on me that he had not really said anything that I would have disagreed with today. I kept the thought to myself though as one day with a person did not mean you knew them. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka01/12/2019

:Luke: "I want to say distract seems like a harsh word, but overall, yea, you've got the idea. It's... I know all relationship's require work. Their never perfect, and they will always require compromise to be successful. I don't mind putting in effort, trying new things, adapting, but I'd like to feel as if those things are worth it. I've seen too many people who are in relationships just because they don't want to be alone, or they think they are failures if they aren't in one. Bending over backwards to meet a status quo or some base instinct, that doesn't appeal to me at all." -Actually, it's making relationships with others in general that doesn't appeal to me, but I can only be half-honest about that in what I'd said before about not being a romantic and explicitly looking for a romantic relationship. Jaiden and I had been created only to need each other to do our job... right? - "What about you? I think I'm safe in saying you aren't under any romantic illusions either, but what would you want in say, a friendship, or a business partnership?" @Roxy

Roxy01/12/2019

:Toni: His words make logical sense and seem like an ideal. "I have never believed that I would find what every normal person calls love. I am far to removed from them to entertain the idea. I understand the concept and what it means but I am not entirely sure one like myself is capable of such a thing. I will admit I am self serving and the only other that has remotely come to mean anything to me outside of my parents would be Val, and she is not even a real person." A heart symbol shows up in my glasses as a silent message from Val. Thinking about it I tilt my head as I look at Luke. "What about the physical aspects that are supposed to come with relationships. It's my understanding that you are supposed to desire to be physically connected with the other person as well. Unless you are not built for that kind of interaction." Given all the other species I had met in this school it wouldn't surprise me. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka01/12/2019

:Luke: -I wonder if she's not more normal than she thinks. After all, she seems to think she understands what 'love' means, beyond it just being a series of chemical reactions within the body which would make her obviously capable unless her body could not, or would not, produce certain chemicals. The fact she grew close to an AI just means she wants social interaction more than she'd willing to admit to herself. She'd not so 'different', she's just socially awkward and isolates herself in delusion that she doesn't want to be around others because it is difficult for her. That is my current working hypothesis.- "Just Val, huh? I guess that must be similar to how my brother and I are." -Programmed to like us by necessity- "That is the popular, most common understanding. Probably because it is true for the majority, but that doesn't make it true one hundred percent of the time, nor is it a mistake, or wrong, if it isn't true. Not everyone desires physical attraction, personally, I believe there is a whole spectrum between sexual and asexual individuals, and there is no shame in being anywhere on it. For myself, it's not like I hate the idea, but I'm not motivated by it either." -Actually, I believe myself to be completely asexual and aromatic, but I can hardly say that here.- @Roxy(edited)

January 13, 2019

Roxy01/13/2019

:Toni: I nod at his assumption that it is similar to the way that he and his brother work. "Val and I are very functional together. I built her to understand the way I work. So that as she works, it increases my own productivity." I figured he would understand that. "It's like having someone else in the workshop that you don't consistently run into. You move fluidly around each other." So he quite literally was looking for someone just like his brother? Setting my elbow on the arm of my chair I lean my head against my fingers in thought just looking at him. After a moment I inhale and speak, "You're right there is nothing wrong with that. It sounds more like what others in my realm called a companion than a lover. Someone who is there, understands, contributes, and like I said, moves fluidly with you." I have additional to add to that but I do not want to put words into his mouth. Tapping a finger from my other hand on my knee in thought I nod. " It does sound very much like an ideal." Actually it sounds very much like a male version of Val. Maybe I should just change the gender of Val and claim to be in love with Val? I smile faintly at my own thought. @EriTanaka

EriTanaka01/13/2019

:Luke: "And she adds another voice when you need it, right? That's the difference between a computer and a person, a person has all of their own ideas and sometimes you need that to move forward. I haven't talked to Val, but I bet she's got some good ideas, what with all the information she has access to." -Ironically, I bring the 'human' element to the table, as the way Toni describes it, could just as easily be used to describe a well functioning tool. I do this, of course, to sound 'human'.- "That definition you just used, it sounds like the same thing as 'lovers', only one group cuddles and the other doesn't. Don't you think it can be the same kind of 'love' then, just for a different kind of people? I mean, the main point is how you feel about them, emotionally, and how that enhances your life. Or, at least that's what I think, it's not like I can claim to have cracked the code to something people have never fully understood, that would be like me claiming I understand the whole of humanity." -I say in a somewhat 'joking' tone, keeping the conversation logical, but 'light'. To be honest, I've ALWAYS been confused about all the labels humans put on their various relationships when some of them seem like the same exact thing. As if it can't be expected to be the same thing if another person is say, a different gender, of a different thought process, from a culture that expressed the same feeling in a way which is not understood by others. Over time, I've watched those labels fall away to understanding, and then grow again in number to section people off. It was a constant cycle the world found itself in.- Can I assume you feel like love, for you, would include an interest in all the physical aspects?" @Roxy

Roxy01/13/2019

:Toni: I find it curious that he would assume that I would be interested in the physical aspects of a relationship but at the same time I am human and from the way he has spoken.... Oh well. "I do not know if I would want to include the physical or not. I have not experienced it so I cannot say." I shrug as though it were no big thing to have just admitted I hadn't explored much with anyone. "Generally I do not enjoy being touched but I'm told that it is different with one whom you love." I frown and wave a hand dismissively. "I think people should call themselves whatever makes them happy. For example we could call each other lovers if we wanted just because we both have a love of logic, and I believe we could learn to work well together. Or just friends if that sounds too strong of a word. It is after all just a word." @EriTanaka(edited)

EriTanaka01/13/2019

:Luke: "You've said that a few times. You've heard. Like you are speaking from just the general perspective and you... don't think it's right if you don't align with it?" -Actually the way she speaks is like she makes herself out to be an outcast because she doesn't think those ideas are for her. It's why I think she believes a relationship with the physical aspect is 'correct', that's how she's been talking. Normies. They say one thing because they believe another but want to convince themselves otherwise. I really don't understand that.- "Yea, words and labels are what you make of them, and how you feel about them... but we?" -I tilt my head, as if surprised she'd used the term- @Roxy

January 14, 2019

Roxy01/14/2019

:Toni: I get the very real impression of being psychoanalysed. I’m not a fan of it. I’ve had it done before when my parents sent me off because they thought something was wrong with me. Narrowing my eyes I lean forward bracing my elbows against my legs. ”What are you trying to get at Luke? It’s like you are poking and prodding me trying to get me to either admit something or say something you want.” leaning back again I scratch the side of my head in thought. ”I’m not sure what you want. I explained I don’t know if I would want the physical aspect or not. I can only go off of speculation and current preferences.” lifting an eyebrow I look at him sideways as he says we. A faint tint of red colors my cheeks. Had I said something incorrectly or made an assumption? I had thought the we would be obvious because we are the only two in the room. ”You and I.” why did I get the impression that there was more to him then what he was letting on? He did tend to turn things back on me. Was it a defense mechanism? Curse my lack of people skills. Why could I not have the ability to ask the right questions in conversation? @EriTanaka

EriTanaka01/14/2019

:Luke: "Well, you've been prodding and poking at me as well, right? We're new and puzzling to each other, and we both like puzzles." -Actually, I'm just asking most of her questions back to her to this point, but she is less clear with her answer, apparently since she is unsure of it- "All I 'want' is the same thing as you, to understand a bit more about the person sitting across from me, because I'm interested." -I straighten my other shirt sleeve, as if processing some fluster from the statement. When she blushes slightly as my question, I smile a little cheekily.- "Do you have a preference of label, for us?" @Roxy

Roxy01/14/2019

:Toni: It dawns on me that he had said something strange. You've said that a few times. You've heard. Like you are speaking from just the general perspective and you... don't think it's right if you don't align with it? Had she said such a thing? She didn't recall saying she had heard that many times. She had said things like it but not that phrase...

Not having the answers he was asking for was very frustrating. I sigh as he says that we are puzzles for each other and that is why we are poking and prodding one another. "Well I like the puzzles that don't talk back then. I mean that in a non-offensive way. Those kinds of puzzles won't judge me if I say something wrong or do something strange. However, the whole point of this event is to judge one another." I frown in distaste before looking up at him to listen to his reply of what he wants. Color crept back to my cheeks when he said he was interested but I knew he didn't mean in any way that would indicate something. I knew that from his first words. We were a puzzle for each other. "Interested until you figure out the puzzle huh?" I laugh softly before just relaxing back into my seat feigning that I was thinking about our label. "Well with the amount of time that we have spent together today I can't say we are merely acquaintances, but I'm not sure we know each other well enough to say friends. Soooo.... somewhere in between?" I offer up this as my answer and am slightly curious, "What label would you want to apply?" @EriTanaka

EriTanaka01/14/2019

:Luke: "I don't remember judging anyone?" -I say, looking rather lost, pointing to myself as if asking if she really means that I've been judging her answers. It's not untrue that I find normies confusing and frustrating, but I know that I have not said anything judgmental, and I am in full control of my facial expressions, and they have not been judgmental either. Well, probably she constantly thinks that she's doing things wrong so she's defensive and awkward, normies can fall into pits of self doubt easily from what I've seen.- "Well, I guess that depends on if I can part with the full picture once I've seen it." -I muse when she takes my words to mean she will be boring once I understand. It is not the impression I want to leave if I'm to be successful in this event- "A good label for us... Hmmm." -Looking thoughtful, I skootch back a bit so I have space to cross my legs, head tilting to the side slightly- "I'd like to call us a 'Possibility'. As what? Who knows, only time could tell, but I like you. We have things in common, and as long as I don't talk too much or ask questions, maybe there is the Possibility you'll consider me as a plausible something-or-other." -I say this with amusement, teasing a small bit, smiling in a confident way as I look comfortable in my chair- @Roxy

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January 17, 2019

RoxyLast Thursday at 8:49 PM

:Toni: I stare at him blankly for a few seconds. The whole point of this event was to judge people. While he hadn't said it out loud that did not mean he hadn't. "You judged me after our first date to invite me to the third. Just as I judged you after our first meeting as someone I could tolerate going on a date with for the second round." I smile and shrug faintly. If he wanted to believe he hadn't judged anyone then so be it. Who was I to say he was doing it wrong? As he mentions parting with the full picture once he finishes the puzzle I raise an eyebrow at him. He had a point but I knew how rare that could be. I'm interested to see what kind of label he comes up with for us. A possibility? I will concede the point and consider it a better answer than my own. However, his end statement makes me frown. "I more meant the puzzles that are electronic or technological. You as a puzzle are infuriating because you consistently turn my answers back on me and twist them it seems. While I enjoy a different version of thinking I am a tad too exhausted today to deal with someone taking apart my answers. I also enjoy questions as they lead to new discoveries." I frown again trying to think of how to explain it. "Being around people in socially awkward situations where, as I said, I'm made to put on a performance; is exhausting to me. While I've tried to remain as true to who I am. I'm not entirely sure you have gotten a clear understanding of that or just a giant eyefull of my social blunders. Dating is meant to impress someone of your desire to build connections. Being placed in 'date after, date, after date... With completely different people. Is awkward and stressful." I open up a bit about how I feel in this situation. I am grateful I got to meet so many people but I am also ready to just go back to my room and tinker on my laptop. @EriTanaka

EriTanakaLast Thursday at 9:33 PM

:Luke: "Ah, you mean it in a technical term. Sure, you can say getting to know someone is 'judging' them, but that has such a negative connotation, like I was analyzing your every move to look for something wrong, so I could pass a sentence on you and everyone else." -I give a puff of a laugh, shaking my head- "Since words have weight based on how people perceive them, I really think the English language needs another word besides, 'making friends, or 'get to know', or 'judge'. I'm sure another language has a word for it." -Mmm, so she does not understand joking, nor teasing. That's fine, I know the basis of how to form them but I don't understand them myself. It's clear I shouldn't try to use any words that I don't mean exactly as they are said. It's more efficient that way anyway. I listen to her, noting that this normie is highly hypocritical in finding it acceptable to probe me for answers, but not for me to ask the same ones back. I don't really understand why it's a big deal if I've already answered the same questions to her satisfaction.- "You probably hate hearing this but... aren't you over thinking things? Even if this institution called the activities today 'dates' and pushes for romantic connections, we ultimately have control in how we proceed. I'm just a dude, you don't have to try and impress me, or preen, or have the goal that the institution gave to you. I certainly haven't thought about it much today." @Roxy(edited)

January 19, 2019

EriTanakaLast Saturday at 3:49 PM

:Luke: ... would you like to stop for now? I'm pretty sure this is the end of our night, I don't want to hold you up. I think everyone's probably tired by this point." -I yawn slightly, as if talking about it had made me realize I'd been growing tired after all the days activities as well.- @Roxy

((I'm trying to see if I can wrap up all my dates XD

Also seems like it could be a good stopping point for them~ ))(edited)

RoxyLast Saturday at 5:41 PM

:Toni: I sigh softly as he says that judgement has such a negative connotation. It does but literally speaking it does not. I don't disagree with him though. The english language does have a lot of holes in it. Tilting my head as he says that I am over thinking things I take that into consideration. His words are true that we have control. "We do have control but if we ever want to leave this place we will have to find someone to "fall in love" with." Seeing his feigned yawn I sigh and nod. "Very well. Thank you for the day Luke. It was nice. Sleep well." I stand and wave slightly before turning to leave the room. I am not entirely tired at all. In fact I will probably be up most of the evening working on some project or another. @EriTanaka