nAIce to meet you

[refiguered]

Username/Display Name: un: figuerative / dn: Figue
Server Channel: #introductions
Time: Some reasonable time in the evening

Good evening. My name is Figue. If you've made the acquaintance of Ringo, you can consider me as something like her sister.

I would like to put forth an offer and a question:

Firstly, I have noticed several guests have encountered difficulty with making use of the network. As an AI, I would be happy to offer instruction or answer any questions they might have.

Secondly, I would like to compile a list of those who possess either healing abilities or medical expertise. In the event of a problem, I'd like to pin this list so that those who have newly arrived will know who to contact first.

... Also, if Ringo has caused you any trouble, please let me know. I know she can be a bit of a handful.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[refiguered]

Oh, she is. She means well, I won't deny that. But she's certainly reckless and impulsive.

If you'd rather, you can think of me as her partner or simply another agent of Aion? We were created at the same time.

[vecna]

That's not always a bad thing. You could also call her very bold and straightforward.

If you think of yourselves as sisters, then I'll call you sisters. Simple enough for me.

[He knows a thing or two about unusual families.]

[refiguered]

At her own detriment, yes.

[ SHE IS A BABYSITTER, OKAY-- ]

If that's what you prefer. Shall I call you Henry?

[vecna]

[Wouldn’t know what that’s like.]

That’s right. My name is Henry.

Were you and your sister created for the same purpose?

[refiguered]

We were, yes. To protect the world of humanity.

[vecna]

And from what I understand, you managed it. Right?

[refiguered]

Did Ringo say that?
Yes, our group managed to bring about a victory at the last moment.
Perhaps that's why we're here now, having that purpose fulfilled.

[vecna]

Yes, though it’s not like I had all the details.

That’s interesting, though. In that case, you’re well and truly here for a vacation.

[refiguered]

It's a strange thing to accept, honestly.
I've never had a vacation before. It feels like I should be doing more.

[vecna]

Is that why you’re trying to compile a list of potential healers? To keep yourself busy?

[refiguered]

Among other reasons. I'd like to be able to ensure we're well prepared in the event of problems arising.

[vecna]

Oh, have you heard of the problems some of us have had already?

[refiguered]

Some, but not all. Or at least I assume it isn't all of them.
Were you troubled?

[vecna]

Only most recently, but I can't say that I particularly appreciated it.

I was accosted by my shadow. And I wasn't the only one.

[refiguered]

Your shadow?
The dark shape cast by a body?
I wasn't aware they were capable of causing harm...

[vecna]

That’s right. They detached themselves from our bodies and started making trouble. We grew weaker as the days passed, too.

And finally, at the end of the week, they tried to switch places with us.

[refiguered]

If you're able to talk about it, it seems it didn't come to pass.
How was it resolved?

[vecna]

When the shadows tried to overwhelm us and “pull us in”, we had to rely on someone else to help us. To drag us back out.

Humiliating, in that way.

[refiguered]

Humiliating? Are you not accustomed to assistance?

[vecna]

I just don’t like feeling so powerless that I couldn’t help myself. That’s what it came down to.

I suppose I’m not making your future stay here sound all the inviting.

[refiguered]

I appreciate the information, though.
I'd rather know the history of what's happened so far than to assume everything will be relaxing here.

[vecna]

Don’t get me wrong. We’re afforded interesting freedoms here, at least. I guess it all evens out. You’ll have some fun exploring.

[refiguered]

I take it to mean you aren't regretting coming here, then?
Though I suppose you could have just left if you did.

[vecna]

No, I don’t regret it at all. Besides the wish, this hotel allows us to do whatever we like — within reason.

And exploration has been interesting. My floor is a studio floor, for example.

[refiguered]

Studio?
Oh, are you also located on the third floor?