001 [Video]

[missiondeterminant]

[For those who frequent the tops of the various climbable buildings in Hadriel, they might recognize that this broadcast is from the roof of one of them due to the angle; otherwise it's just a rapidly darkening cloudy sky for a backdrop, sun setting and rain clearly threatening to roll in at any time.

It's pretty, and that may or may not be the reason why Connor is out on a roof in the first place, but it's definitely not the point of this impromptu broadcast. He's just been wondering some things, and it's in his nature to actively search out answers rather than waiting for them to come to him, so he's decided to just go for it.]

Hello everyone; my name is Connor, and I just arrived a few days ago.

[Always good to start with introductions, and also to avoid saying exactly how many days or hours it's been since a given time when pretending to be human. He's getting a little better at this.]

I've been catching up on the situation at hand, and although the context is somewhat different, there are parallels to current events in my world that are difficult to ignore. Before I arrived, we were dealing with what might be the beginning of a civil war between humans and machines.

[He's trying to tread carefully, projecting enough genuine interest without sounding over-invested. He's just asking, after all, nothing more; there's definitely no personal reason why he wants to know.]

So I'm curious; I'm aware that what the Null have done is enough reason to be against them, but does what they are play any role in your feelings toward them?

Comments

[ghostlocked]

ykw idk. good q.
y do u disagree?
and lmao. yw. anytime.

[missiondeterminant]

I disagree because I dislike the idea of choosing the side of someone or something that's putting us in a difficult situation, whether or not it's the path of least resistance. However, I understand why it would be an appealing choice.

[So he's... Maybe judging a little, but not as harshly as he could be. Now that he's deviant he definitely gets the idea of wanting to stay alive, and choosing the path that's most likely to accomplish that.]

[ghostlocked]

thats reasonable.
i appreciate the honesty. wed get a fuck of a lot more done around here if more ppl were levelheaded like this.
what angle are u goin w.?

[missiondeterminant]

[He's quietly very pleased with the compliment, even if he's also annoyed with himself at the same time for having such a reaction; it's a very strong part of his programming that causes him to want approval, especially from humans, even while the side of him that is deviant thinks that humans--aside from a few specific individuals--could go throw themselves of whatever bridge is nearby for all he cares. It's a frustrating clash.

But he is aware that Harlan has no way of knowing any of this, and he carefully makes sure not to let any of it factor into his response.]

Thanks. What do you mean by angle?

[ghostlocked]

what side are u on?

[missiondeterminant]

[He kind of wishes he weren't asked this question so often, but unlike last time back at home he decides to be honest.]

I'm not on either side. From what I understand so far, neither of them deserves any allegiance.

[ghostlocked]

i agree w. u.
problem is idt we have the luxury to sit this out. thats my pt.

[But this guy seems pretty set in his view, and Harlan doesn't honestly care enough about the issue to beat a dead horse trying to convince him. Besides, Connor is new here. This is an easy opinion to have when walking into the middle of conflict that everyone else has been part of for half a year. It's not his fault, but it is something he'll have to learn on his own, unfortunately.]

u can think what u want tho.
its a shit situation no matter how u spin it.

[missiondeterminant]

[Connor isn't going to argue, not knowing enough about the situation yet to really do so and unwilling to explain why he refuses to accept that answer anyway.]

It is less than ideal, but it seems those here have adapted remarkably well.

[What with all the organizations and such, although he's also just interested in hearing what Harlan's response might be.]

[ghostlocked]

yeah.
a lot of us have been here a long time. ive been here almost a year.
may as well make the best of it.
daily life isnt too terrible anyway. its just this fuckin god null drama that weighs shit down.
and the events.
ull find that out for urself soon tho.
anything else u want to know?

[missiondeterminant]

[He's so not looking forward to any of that, although he will at least be glad to get some experience.]

That's everything for now. Thanks again for all your help.

[ghostlocked]

anytime.
later.