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[drawnbythesword]

[Filtered to Tear | 50% Unhackable]

I just wanted to apologize if my behavior this past week might have offended you. I know the experiment caused me to behave in ways I wouldn't normally.

[Filtered to Dist and Guy | 60% Unhackable]

Tear told me that you're very skilled with machinery and technology. If that's the case, I need your help.

[Filtered to Richard]

...Are you going to be alright?

[/Filter]

...How often do these 'drafts' happen?

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[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

[Strangely enough, there's no response from Richard-- unusual because he tends to be quick to reply to anything Asbel says, especially something directed at him.]

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

[That does strike Asbel as unusual, since he knows Richard does usually reply quickly. So, after a few moments, he tries again.]

...Richard?

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

[Again, no real response, just a soft, vaguely annoyed sound.]

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

... [Now you have him worried, Richard. Especially since he heard that sound. Something must be wrong...

So he decides to head out the door, towards Richard's house. He has some time until the help arrives, anyway, so...]

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[ledbythewind]

[Hope you don't mind letting yourself in, Asbel, because with Isamu locked in his room the way he is and Naoki off in the mountains, there isn't anyone there to answer it for him.]

[filtered]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[Tear told someone he was very skilled in fontech! Ohhh, you beautiful girl. Guy loves you, Tear.]

Hahaha, well, I wouldn't say that I'm very skilled, and it's really only in a specific type of machinery, so I'm not sure if I'll be a lot of help.

[Oh he's just glowing. Look at him. A reputation as a skilled fontechnician. It's like a dream come true.]

[filtered]

[drawnbythesword]

Mmm... Well, I'm not sure how similar this is to the machinery you're skilled with, but... Having an expert's opinion would be greatly appreciated, at least.

[filtered]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[sldfkjsdf EXPERT! Asbel are you trying to sweet-talk Guy or is this all on accident?]

I'd be happy to help if I can! What can I do for you?

[filtered]

[drawnbythesword]

I have... something that needs to be repaired, so I'd like you to come over and take a look. I'm sure you'll understand the problem once you see it. [It's definitely more than just 'something', but saying "Hey my friend is broken can you fix him" is awkward.]

I've asked another man to come as well, so you'll be working with him. I believe you might already know him, since Tear said he was a friend like you?

[filtered]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

A friend of Tear's who...

[Wait, she can't mean-]

Oh. You mean Dist?

[Voice]

[its-rose-damnit.livejournal.com]

[Wait, Tear? Wasn't that Van's sister? ...Hmph, maybe she was a little better than he thought. Maybe.]

Yes, that's correct, though my genius is specialized in the advancements of my world. Tell what it is you need assistance with, and I'll see what I can do. I have my own work to do, you see.

[Filtered]

[drawnbythesword]

[Ah, good, he answered.

...Hmm, he's not sure how well he can explain the situation, but he definitely needs the man's help.]

I have a... machine from my world that needs to be repaired. It's designed to resemble a human in appearance. If you're not able to fix it, I figured at least having an expert examining it and forming an opinion would help.

[Filtered]

[its-rose-damnit.livejournal.com]

[Okay. Now Dist is interested. A machine designed to look like a human? He already took a look at Guy when he became a sentient fonbot, and good lord did he learn a lot. Leaning forward, Dist suppresses an urge to grin like the technerd he is.]

I see... Is the machine sentient? I can most certainly have a look at it, and lend my genius is whatever ways possible. ...Though I would very much like to record my findings as well, if I do work with your machine.

Is that acceptable?

[Filtered]

[drawnbythesword]

[Recording his findings... Even if Lambda might not like that, what choice do they have? And perhaps... This problem could be averted in the future, if there's documented information on how to fix him...]

...He was, until he ceased function following a kidnapping. ...And yes, that's acceptable.

[Filtered]

[its-rose-damnit.livejournal.com]

[A sentient, humanoid robot in Luceti...and Dist had the chance to not only look at it, but repair it! And takes notes! Ah, this was turning into a wonderful day indeed. Though this would be once of his most challenging projects to complete as well...which made it all the better.]

I see...you have my gratitude. When will you need me to look at your little friend?

[seleniahymn]

[Awkward times, dead ahead. Tear isn't very sure of what to say to that, considering part of it was her fault as well. Then again, it was an experiment... No, she had to accept responsibility for this as well, there was no reason why Asbel should be the only one trying to make amends.]

I... apologize as well, Asbel. I hope... [Ugh, she doesn't even know what she's saying.

[drawnbythesword]

[She trailed off... Was something wrong?]

...What do you hope?

[seleniahymn]

That... it won't come between us. [Even if they didn't know each other until the experiment, Asbel was a nice man. They probably would have met eventually anyway, but trying to get past this episode would take some time.]

[drawnbythesword]

Well... if you'll let me... I'd still like to be friends, at the least. I wouldn't want for our future to be soured just because of an experiment.

[seleniahymn]

... I'd like that, too. [It's almost relieving to hear him say that.]

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[bernardelli.livejournal.com]

Every few months, I believe... though I don't know if it's really a timed thing.

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[drawnbythesword]

Every few months... I recall there was one two months ago. Are they really that common...?

voice

[bernardelli.livejournal.com]

It seems like they're becoming more regular, if anything.

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[drawnbythesword]

More regular... I'm afraid I'm not really that familiar with Luceti's history. Is there a war going on beyond the barrier?

voice

[bernardelli.livejournal.com]

Something like that. It seems there's forces beyond just those keeping us here. It might be one of those taboo topics, though. I'd be careful discussing things like this too much on these.