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Officer KD​6-3.7 ([personal profile] obeir) wrote in [community profile] folkooc 2022-09-10 04:55 am (UTC)

For both of them? It's a sweet thought, one which K goes ahead and indulges, ordering two of each drink. It'll be fun, because he hasn't tried all of the flavours yet himself. While the woman begins preparing their drinks, he returns to their conversation in a quieter tone.

"Most here have kept their distance. Maybe because of what I am." To be fair, outside of a few exceptions, he hasn't exactly been inviting social overtures from others. It isn't as though he's blaming anyone for not reaching out to him, though he also doesn't really know how to reach out to others himself. "I don't think humans know how to relate to AI. And I've found it hard to relate to humans. Their experiences, their — let's call them biological urges..." Because he doesn't want to be obscene. He shakes his head. Some things are beyond his understanding, and moreover, he doesn't think his curiosity would be welcome if he attempted to gain a better understanding.

"I don't want you to live in fear," he continues after a moment, lightly running his thumb over her knuckles. "Just be mindful that the danger won't always take obvious forms here. People might try to manipulate you, and it might not even be of their own volition if one of Thirteen's trials causes it. The trials themselves could influence your emotions or change you in ways you don't like. They might force you to share things you'd rather not. Or put your worst memories on display for others to see."

His general avoidance of people has perhaps been a blessing in disguise in that regard. It has thus far kept him relatively safe from some of these circumstances that he only learns of after the fact, through others who have unfortunately experienced them.

"But know that I'll always help you in any way I can. You won't have to face these things alone."

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