[ Since Anabel finds him a delight regardless, it doesn't quite occur to her yet that something might just be up with him. ]
Yes. Although what I mean is... I'm worried about that Arehtei. Gem. She's been hurt badly by the people who created her and is seeking out vengeance. I worry how it might end for her.
[ She doesn't say it, but Gem clearly reminds her of him. She wants to protect her -- and him. If she can. ]
[Ah. Even the effects of personality-changing steam can't block his feelings on something as serious as that. He's noticed the similarities too, even if they're going unsaid.
I agree, but I understand her point of view, as well. She confided in me that she was... that they dismantled her. I imagine it wasn't even in their thoughts to try to program her to live a life that wasn't for them. I wish I could do something, but I fear I cannot.
[ She sounds distraught, as if she's taken a great deal of time and effort into plans and trying to figure this out. And that she knows she's failed. ]
I... also wanted to see if you were alright. I know you live alone.
[Since he's feeling Open and Friendly right now, he lets a small wave of discomfort and fear travel through the telepathic connection. He's not sure if his creators ever had a plan to "dismantle" him, but the thought itself is disturbing enough.
Perhaps this is a good opportunity to turn the conversation towards nicer things. He sounds pleasant again.]
[ Anabel won't carry on even if it distresses her greatly because she doesn't want him to stress over it. If he's disinterested, it wouldn't be fair to do that to him. She's content to talk about happier things. ]
Thank you. I try to be, though it comes from an earnest place, I assure you. [ She genuinely wanted to know. ] That sounds unlike you. Have you been enjoying yourself?
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private telepathy, natch.
[ Rushed for a single word; her voice emanates an intense upset and worry. ]
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[And as usual, Mewtwo sounds....h.a.p.p.y? Wait. Have they switched roles here?]
Is something troubling you?
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[ Fortunately, she's still herself. She hasn't yet noticed anything strange about him. ]
I wanted to see if you're alright. That's all.
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[That's reasonably Mewtwo-sounding. But then, oddly, his tone lightens up.]
But I do not believe it is something to be concerned about. Strange things occur in this city often, do they not?
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Yes. Although what I mean is... I'm worried about that Arehtei. Gem. She's been hurt badly by the people who created her and is seeking out vengeance. I worry how it might end for her.
[ She doesn't say it, but Gem clearly reminds her of him. She wants to protect her -- and him. If she can. ]
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His voice is gentler than usual.]
She is making a mistake.
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[ She sounds distraught, as if she's taken a great deal of time and effort into plans and trying to figure this out. And that she knows she's failed. ]
I... also wanted to see if you were alright. I know you live alone.
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Perhaps this is a good opportunity to turn the conversation towards nicer things. He sounds pleasant again.]
That is kind of you. I am doing fine.
Actually, I have been spending time in the city.
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Thank you. I try to be, though it comes from an earnest place, I assure you. [ She genuinely wanted to know. ] That sounds unlike you. Have you been enjoying yourself?