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[looksfine]

[Those who were close enough to the baby robot may or may not have noticed her absence in the days immediately following Overlook. Those who had seen her broadcast at that time...or come across her while she was being haunted...will have a fair grasp as to why.]

[Though most telling of all may be the fact that, for once, Aya does not address the Network directly, chosing instead to deliver her message via an informal text message:]


My apologies for taking an unannounced sabbatical since our departure. I had many things to process.

It will not happen again.


[...she hopes.]





{{PRIVATE TO: PYRO}}

I was made aware that you had contracted a minor illness during our latest Port. Should you require assistance in the healing process, you are welcome to contact me.


[Translation: Feel better!]

Comments

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

Is there any assistance I can offer?

audio;

[looksfine]

At this time, I am uncertain.

I have spoken with Doyle regarding the issue. He has been able to...reaffirm certain notions that had previously been undetermined.

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

If I can help, please call for me.

audio;

[looksfine]

I will not forget.

May I ask how you fared during the Port? [Translation: what happened, and how come you couldn't answer her at the time?]

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

Badly.

audio;

[looksfine]

Please elaborate.

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

I was reminded acutely of past failures.

audio;

[looksfine]

In what manner?

[She will not ask specifically what failures unless he choses to divulge that bit of information.]

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

In a convincing manner.

[Things Castiel has learned from humans: being evasive!]

audio;

[looksfine]

[It is somewhat effective]

I see.

I am pleased to hear that you were able to escape.

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

The barge always brings its residents back after a few days, to my knowledge.

I'm glad you're here, too.

audio;

[looksfine]

[There is a momentary surprised pleasantness in her tone.]

Thank you.

[But then she ponders over his words.]

You are correct. Regardless of state, all inmates and wardens are redirected to certain designated areas upon departure. Even the deceased.

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

I wasn't killed. Were you?

audio;

[looksfine]

I cannot die.

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

Neither can I. Yet I've been made human and died in port before. I assume the same could happen to you.

Dying is unpleasant. I strongly suggest avoidance.

audio;

[looksfine]

Affirmative.

Though, as long as I remain inorganic, I cannot die. Merely be shut down.

Re: audio;

[trenchcoatedly]

Is that a comfort, to be incapable of dying?

audio;

[looksfine]

I do not know.