It's a rather quaint town when you get down to it. At least, that's what the Sheriff would argue. Warm and dry in the mornings and afternoons with a brisk coolness in the evenings. The perfect type of weather to just sit out on your rocking chair and observe the comings and goings.
... Of course, there's not much in the way of comings and goings when there aren't any actual people here to watch. Nevertheless, don't let that get you down! The town is your oyster and those roosters won't stop crowing until everyone's out of bed. Up and at 'em, rise and shine, it's time to make the day yours!
After all, there's nothing wrong with the town today and you might just want to savor it while it lasts.
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[ She doesn't say anything to that. In fact, she's already regretting her outburst, looking shamefaced and a little scared. Finally she gives her head a rough shake, clapping her hands to her cheeks. ]
Okay. Um... you're not human, right? You're a robot. But... you sound a lot like a human.
[ The way it's said makes it sound like a question. ]
That's what I mean. To me, you don't seem so bad. You don't want us to suffer. You're just ... doing what you have to, right? Do you even have a choice?
You are going to suffer though. That's part of the game. Gotta encourage you to suffer. Since that's just, you know, what I gotta do. I suppose there ain't much of a choice there but I never really thought about having one. It just is what it is.
[ Wait, he just said that didn't he? He frowns, disliking repeating himself like that. ]
[ Xion looks taken aback briefly, then sad, then thoughtful. ]
... you have to encourage us to kill each other. So ... I guess suffering is part of that, right? [ A pause. ] ... if you didn't have to do it, would you? ... are there ... things that you do like to do? Do you have hobbies, or books you like to read?
[ She's picked up steam as she's gone, and by the end her curiosity has returned. ]
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Okay. Um... you're not human, right? You're a robot. But... you sound a lot like a human.
[ The way it's said makes it sound like a question. ]
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[ She's curious; there's no ulterior motive here. ]
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[ this line of questioning isn't weird or out of place or anything ]
... you know, you're nicer than I expected.
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[ That does surprise him and he definitely looks it. ]
Well, that's a rarity if I ever heard one. You're most likely wrong though.
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[ ... she is asking honestly, for what it's worth. ]
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That's what I mean. To me, you don't seem so bad. You don't want us to suffer. You're just ... doing what you have to, right? Do you even have a choice?
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You are going to suffer though. That's part of the game. Gotta encourage you to suffer. Since that's just, you know, what I gotta do. I suppose there ain't much of a choice there but I never really thought about having one. It just is what it is.
[ Wait, he just said that didn't he? He frowns, disliking repeating himself like that. ]
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... you have to encourage us to kill each other. So ... I guess suffering is part of that, right? [ A pause. ] ... if you didn't have to do it, would you? ... are there ... things that you do like to do? Do you have hobbies, or books you like to read?
[ She's picked up steam as she's gone, and by the end her curiosity has returned. ]
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[ He's about to say it again and sighs wearily instead. ]
It just is, alright?
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[ She smiles. ]
Well, I don't think that's so bad. I'm Xion. It's nice to meet you.
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Hal is my name.
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Okay. Hal. Do you think I could talk to you again, sometime?
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Sure thing. Kinda my job to talk to you.