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[formidable]

Androids, psychics, magic, investigations, and finding out how to human. ➢ Cool Mood Music No. 1 ➤ Cool Mood Music No. 2

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[emotive]

[Ai lets out a deep sigh and straightens her back, leaning against the bench.]

And that's what we call a heart attack... Sort of. I was worried you might get one.

[Lips purse when she tries to consider the implications of this new development.]

You... Didn't like how it felt didn't you? Does that mean you won't go through it again? I mean, I don't mind visiting you from now on instead...

[determinare]

[Finally, he looks at her, and his LED flickers accordingly.]

It was jarring. I hadn’t been human long enough to quantify whether or not I enjoyed it or otherwise.

[A beat.]

And what you said… about new experiences. It still holds true.

[How clearly he can think, now, with his mind unmuddled.]

[emotive]

Really? I said that back there because I was trying to be positive.

[She was also worried that it was an off-putting situation, being in a flesh body and all.]

There's... A lot you can do as a human since you have all the five senses. And if you're concerned about pain, you know I can take care of that.

[determinare]

Pain is part of the experience isn’t it?

[But perhaps more importantly—]

And I want to be able to visit you. Even if I should be temporarily human, if that’s what the door dictates, then at least I’ll be better prepared knowing what to expect.

[emotive]

... I see. That... That's a relief.

[And the relief shows in her smile and the way her shoulders relax. ]

I guess it was childish of me but I was worried you wouldn't want to go through again. You seemed like you were in such a shock.

[determinare]

[He had been sitting straight-backed, but now he leans forward a little, placing his elbows on his knees.]

It was a fair concern. It came as a surprise, to say the least. My entire body... different.

But knowing it’s not permanent, I can at least look at it as an opportunity for experimentation.

[emotive]

Don't push yourself too hard... And hey!

[She brightens up when she thinks of the prospect.]

You'll be able to put normal things in your mouth!

[determinare]

[Normal things? A hand comes up to briefly touch his lips, not having realized this until she’s said as much.]

You mean like food.

[emotive]

And toothpaste!

[determinare]

[???]

Was there something wrong with my teeth? Or breath?

[emotive]

N-No... That was just one of my ideas about normal things...

Um, anyways! That aside if you want to prepare yourself, maybe you can come visit tomorrow?

[determinare]

[Normal things. Toothpaste, food. Blood. He thinks of how he might explore taste in the way humans do -- an interesting prospect.]

I think I should prepare. Maybe research, or ask Hank for suggestions.

[He looks at her, his expression falling slightly.]

Sorry to have interrupted our current plans.

[emotive]

[When he apologizes her expression softens and she shakes her head. ]

There's no need to be. We both got blindsided by something that came out of left field.

I want you to be safe when you're with me.

[determinare]

I'm sure you'll keep me safe. You have an entire lifetime's worth of experience as a human; I'll defer to your judgment regarding just what to do.

[emotive]

So you think you have a preference on what you'd like to experience first, Connor?

[determinare]

I think we should start with something that we'd both enjoy equally.

Food.

[At least... he assumes he'll enjoy it. Humans often indulge themselves in eating quite fervently. (Like Ai.)]

[emotive]

[Magic words... Her eyes are shining and she's nodding excitedly. ]

Yes! Yes! There's so many things to try! And I'll get to share with you!

[determinare]

What will we start with?

[It didn't take the processing power of an android to know that would make her excited.]

Or maybe... you'll have time to think about it between now and tomorrow.

[emotive]

We'll have to start off small...

[And no one needs an x-ray to sslee the gears turn in her head.]

I don't want to overwhelm you with the world of flavors after all.