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Fifth Cycle [Voice + Action]

May 26, 2011 20:35

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I'm looking for a job. Is there some place in this town that lists what things a person could do?

[She pauses, then speaks again, with a bit more of an assertive tone]

Really now, don't all of you get bored without something to do ( Read more... )

can i has jorb?, !video, !luceti, gem finds you all to be lazy, !action

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[Voice] semper_cogitans May 27 2011, 03:05:36 UTC

I... try to continue my vocation from home, here. I have an ongoing thesis on paranormal physics that I am working on, and I make reports and compile data about this place...

... but I would wish to be able to do more.

What sort of c-career are you interested in pursuing...? [Robert sounds awkward here; a blend of almost-excited and nervous.] I was, er, th-thinking of sharpening my skills at doctoring, perhaps try to become a passable one... I am certain there might be something you could engross yourself in, if you wished.

[Voice] survivethesiren May 27 2011, 04:10:07 UTC

A doctor? I could never understand the human body. Users are strange.

[She sighs]

I have no idea what I would be interested in.

[Voice] semper_cogitans May 27 2011, 06:59:36 UTC

I would be happy to explain it to you, Gem... or at least as much as I myself am aware of.

It would not be the first time, or the last, that I have explained human biology. [And Robert has no real filters or embarrassment about it, so Gem can pretty much go crazy.]

Is there anything that you enjoy doing, such as hobbies or pastimes? That could influence your decision as to some sort of job here.

[Voice] survivethesiren May 27 2011, 17:16:58 UTC

I just recently had pregnancy explained to me. It's...a bit disgusting.

Not really. Nothing here, at least.

[Voice] semper_cogitans May 27 2011, 17:33:41 UTC

It is a rather unpleasant-sounding concept to a non-organic, isn't it... [Robert can see how it would seem disgusting.] But I do think it is interesting to know about. And I would still be happy to explain other aspects of human - or other organism, for that matter - biology.

[Thoughtfully:] And there is no way to do what you would do at home, here?

... Is it due to the lack of technology?

[Voice] survivethesiren May 27 2011, 22:56:18 UTC

Perhaps. While we look the same, we are decidedly different on the inside, from what I can tell.

Yes, technology is an aspect.

And there was also very little I did that could be considered a 'hobby'.

[Voice] semper_cogitans May 28 2011, 05:53:40 UTC

Drastically, I would assume; human bodies are certainly relatively complex, though there are organisms far more complicated than us, comparitively. [Robert has, many times, admired the extremely complex structures that evolution managed to produce in his multiverse.]

The lack of technology here in Luceti is downright pitiful at times. I can certainly understand why it would be a detriment here...

... Were you not the sort of person who had hobbies?

[Voice] survivethesiren May 28 2011, 15:26:37 UTC

I suppose. We are created in the User image, so a great deal is the same...but we have certain aspects that are different. We De-rezz, instead of bleed and die.

No. I was not allowed to have them.

I enjoy drinking, at least.

[Voice] semper_cogitans May 28 2011, 20:52:59 UTC

De-rezz... [Questioningly:] De-resolution? That... that sounds like it would be very unsettling... and perhaps painful. [The image of it sends a chill through Robert. Death is death, organic or otherwise.]

Not allowed to have hobbies? ... Is it because you are a Program? I mean... it seems unfair to stop you from it at all, but I would imagine that the computer would require you to be doing something more often than not. Which is unfortunate. [And explains why Gem probably feels so bored and listless here.]

Drinking...? Alcoholic beverages, or... something else? An equivalent, perhaps? [Robert's tone is just a tad wavery here. He, uh, has some alcoholism problems himself when he's depressed.]

[Voice] survivethesiren May 29 2011, 00:35:51 UTC

It can be. I can show you a bit, actually, if you like.

[She sighs.]

My situation is unique.

Alcoholic equivilant.

[Voice] semper_cogitans May 29 2011, 04:51:35 UTC

... Though I am curious, I confess, I would not wish you to injure yourself for my sake. [Even though he injures himself for the sake of knowledge. Yay, double-standards.]

... It does seem like a unique situation, from what you have described.

Ah, I see... That does seem to make sense. Though I am not certain how it would work for a Program...

[Voice] survivethesiren May 29 2011, 06:47:11 UTC

It doesn't bother me. People reboot here.

No one understands my particular situation, do they.

[Voice] semper_cogitans May 29 2011, 06:52:16 UTC

That may be true, but the restorative process apparently causing some lasting damage to the person restored. It would be a shame to do that to yourself simply to demonstrate some self-harm...

[That and the idea of people dying right in front of him = not a pleasant one for this poor scientist.]

And, as unfortunate as it is, I... would hesitate to say that many people, including myself, would be able to. There is a great mental divide, of a sort, here... though I would not be adverse to explanations, but it may be difficult to explain...

[Xenophobic or not, Robert knows this much.]

[Voice] survivethesiren May 29 2011, 18:12:48 UTC

I wasn't intending on killing myself. A small nick on the arm would show you what I meant.

[Voice] semper_cogitans May 29 2011, 19:54:16 UTC

... Ah, well. ... Even then...

... [Injuring oneself for knowledge. It was so easy for him to do, but then again harming himself means only he has to consent to it.]

I suppose if the idea truly does not... bother you that much...

... I would not wish to have you inflict pain meaninglessly on yourself, though. That would be decidedly inethical.

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