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[9_s]

〈The image focused on a crystal clear representation of 9S. Under floppy, silver hair and an oversized blindfold were delicate features which were brightening in a cheery smile.

For a new arrival in Hadriel he seemed curiously pleased with his situation.〉

Hello!

〈He chimes, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation.〉

I hope nobody objects to me borrowing this frequency for a few minutes. What a funny way of communicating, it's so archaic!

I was just wondering if I could arrange to meet with a few of the humans in the local area. I'm very keen to take a look at you, regardless of gender or medical condition. I was astounded to see so many life signs here, it's phenomenal!

It's all for research purposes of course, nothing sinister!

〈And with that, he signed off with a happy, little wave.〉

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[utulien_aure]

All the Men of your world have been killed?

[He really wasn't expecting to hear that.]

And you were created by them? Yours must be a very different world than mine.

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[9_s]

Yeah, it happened some time ago. Well, I say 'some time ago', what I really mean is hundreds of years ago.

〈Whilst the most emotive parts of of his face - his eyes - are covered up there is still a hint of sadness in the rest of his face. His lips falter a little.〉

I was created by humanity, along with all of the other androids.

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[utulien_aure]

"Hundreds of years" is barely the length of their existence, in my world.

[Centuries of practice keep his voice mostly calm, but there's still a hint of disquiet underneath.]

That they all might be dead....

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[9_s]

So...

Maybe that makes it clear as to why I'm so happy to see humans.

〈There's a small, sad smile on his face.〉

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[utulien_aure]

It does at that.

[He nods in quiet understanding, then shifts to a slightly more pleasant topic.]

If I may ask, how did they manage to create your kind? Such a feat would be beyond any in my world.

[9_s]

What a question!

〈9S chimed, more inspired than vexed by it.〉

A lot of work and ingenuity. I mean, that's obvious, humans were--are ingenious. Creative masterminds.

But, as I am able to understand it, I'm made in the image of a human. Not to my own specifications, but ones pre-designed for my role. If it were up to me, I'd be taller...

[utulien_aure]

[Fingon bursts out laughing at the last bit.] So would many of us, I assure you.

You do look very much like them; if a race like you are what they could have wrought, then they must have been very skilled indeed.