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Ehri's Lab.

Posted by Ehri GaramelFor group 0
Ehri Garamel
GM, 37 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 05:37
  • msg #1

Ehri's Lab

Ehri lived in a small, uninteresting house on a rather large lot (in comparison) full of weeds and small shrubs.  It was easy to overlook, and not terribly well-maintained... on the outside.

Inside, it was cozier, and better-maintained, but didn't look like much... but then they went down to the basement.

Down underneath the house, it was clear why the lot was so large.  The basement was huge!  Crammed full of equipment, machine tools, computers, computer parts, strange devices, and a seemingly endless supply of various kinds of mechanical and robotic hands.  Strange lights flickered on as Ehri entered, and some kind of light, upbeat instrumental music began playing.

As she entered, her appearance changed-- her clothing altered, becoming a lab coat, her glasses, never needed, disappearing, and her skin altering to become its true natural light blue tone.

"Here we are," she said.  "Umuru, would you mind getting up on the table there?  I'd like to scan you for signs of damage or needed maintenance.  You were in a hole in a church for a long time.  Dan, you might as well go on and ask questions."
Dan Satan
NPC, 13 posts
Human Boy
Harem Seeker
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 05:40
  • msg #2

Ehri's Lab

"So, you're really blue?" Dan said. "That is...unexpected..."

Umuru climbed up on the table and laid down.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 38 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 05:49
  • msg #3

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, I am," said Ehri.  "My blood uses hemocyanin instead of hemoglobin for oxygen transport. The majority of sapient species in this galaxy are roughly humanoid, but with various variations, such as skin color, horns, antennae or tails."

She began to scan Umuru carefully.  An army of floating hands had gathered around her, and were assisting her, manipulating controls, handing her tools, and so on.

"...well, there are a few minor issues," she said after a bit, "but you appear to be a very healthy young demon, Umuru.  As nearly as I can tell, anyway.  How do you feel?  Do your internal diagnostics show anything I should look for?"
Umuru
GM, 15 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 05:53
  • msg #4

Ehri's Lab

"No," Umuru said. "I am feeling conflicted and strange. I am not used to having conversations or being around others that want me around. Even knowing I am defective.  I am interested in this Earthling named Dan and learning more about this world and its customs."

There was a loud gasp from Dan.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 39 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:07
  • msg #5

Ehri's Lab

"...I see," said Ehri.  "Well, I suppose that's understandable.  Being curious about things, I mean..."

She looked over the scans again.

"I don't think you're defective in any way," she said.  "Well, I suppose the killing issue might matter for some purposes, but I don't know that it's likely to matter here.  And I'm sure we can both help you understand this culture.  Luckily, we're in a part of it that has unusual things happen on a fairly regular basis, so it should be easier for you to fit in."
Umuru
GM, 16 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:09
  • msg #6

Ehri's Lab

"Will it? The locals do not have tails," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 40 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:14
  • msg #7

Ehri's Lab

"That part will be more challenging, but we may be able to find a solution," said Ehri.  "Hiding it under clothing, perhaps, or wrapping it around your waist.  You'll need local clothing, but I can arrange that.  And you can stay with me, of course.  Do you need any kind of food or other fuel?"
Umuru
GM, 17 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:21
  • msg #8

Ehri's Lab

"No, but I enjoy eating as a hobby," Urumu said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 41 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:22
  • msg #9

Ehri's Lab

Ehri nodded.

"All right," she said.  "That's fine.  I keep plenty of food on hand.  Do you have any other requirements?  Sleep?  Entertainment?"
Umuru
GM, 18 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:26
  • msg #10

Ehri's Lab

"What is entertainment like on this planet?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 42 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:32
  • msg #11

Ehri's Lab

"There's various kinds," said Ehri.  "Music, for example.  Visual performances of stories in various lengths.  Books.  Dances.  Nothing that directly inputs into senses, though, or in three dimensions-- it's all on screens or live performances.  Well, aside from participatory entertainment like dances or social events."

Dan, doubtlessly, would be eager to show her some, but she'd let him say that himself.  Ehri was still trying to get her own feelings on the issue sorted out.
Umuru
GM, 19 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:33
  • msg #12

Ehri's Lab

"Do you wish to perform more tests? I am happy to comply as thanks," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 43 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:34
  • msg #13

Ehri's Lab

"Well, if you don't mind..." said Ehri.  She caused some very large hands to emerge to test strength, power output, and so on.
Umuru
GM, 20 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:40
  • msg #14

Ehri's Lab

The strength tests resulted in an average strength score as being able to lift 406.419 metric tons, destructive energy output was impressively high (Not much on Earth could produce it or stand up to it).

Then Umuru began to undress for the full body scans. Dan, had some blood trickle out of nose and turned away. (With the occasional peak).
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:39, Tue 09 Feb 2021.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 44 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:47
  • msg #15

Ehri's Lab

Ehri found herself pausing occasionally.  And saving images, but she was going to do that for perfectly logical, plausible, scientific reasons.

But the scientific research was important, too.

"Well, Umuru," she said, "I must say, your engineering is excellent.  There's room to fine-tune your design in the future, if you like-- adding some versatility to your weapons settings and the like-- but you're a well put-together cyborg.  I'm impressed, and I assure you, I don't say that lightly."
Umuru
GM, 21 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:49
  • msg #16

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you?" Umuru said, confused.

"Pleasure was all ours, really," Dan said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 45 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:53
  • msg #17

Ehri's Lab

Well, that was true.  In more than one sense.

"So, what do you enjoy doing?" Ehri asked, to change the subject.  "You're certainly going to have more free time here than you had before.  Aside from occasional random large reptile-connected incidents, this is a relatively peaceful community."
Umuru
GM, 22 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 06:55
  • msg #18

Ehri's Lab

"I have the eating hobby...and not much else," Umuru admitted.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 46 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:02
  • msg #19

Ehri's Lab

"Do you mind the music?" Ehri asked.  "I find that it helps me manage my time better when I'm doing research."
Umuru
GM, 23 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:03
  • msg #20

Ehri's Lab

"Music is good!" Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 47 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:05
  • msg #21

Ehri's Lab

"Well, good," said Ehri, smiling at the enthusiastic response.  "I've got a good collection, and the local music scene works with their existing technology to allow a wide range of styles to be easily accessed by anyone, if you like any of it.  You can certainly listen to music for entertainment...

"...how much food do you actually usually eat?"
Umuru
GM, 24 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:07
  • msg #22

Ehri's Lab

Umuru blushed.

"I have a weakness for sweet foods."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 48 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:10
  • msg #23

Ehri's Lab

Ehri smiled.  She hadn't been doing that much.

"...that's very cute," she said.  "Would you like to eat something together?  You might like ice cream."
Umuru
GM, 25 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:11
  • msg #24

Ehri's Lab

"That would be very nice," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 49 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:13
  • msg #25

Ehri's Lab

"Let's go upstairs, then," said Ehri.  "That's where I keep the food."

She had screens over her windows, so she didn't bother disguising herself again, and she let her hands get some ice cream and assorted related supplies together.  There was nothing to worry about; she was in her home, nice and secure, and while Dan was here, he already knew her secrets, so nothing would go wrong.
Umuru
GM, 26 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:17
  • msg #26

Ehri's Lab

Umuru followed her up.

"Can you tell me more about this date? I am unsure why it was such a big deal."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 50 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:27
  • msg #27

Ehri's Lab

"A date is a meeting intended to establish or continue a romantic relationship," said Ehri.  With some people, in some contexts, they are assumed to have sexual content, although that is not actually required in any way.  Some people, however, are pushy about that.  They can be undertaken, as I understand it, to see if a mutual romantic connection can be established."

...not that she's ever had anything like one.  Being the daughter of a protective mad dictator was awkward at times.
Umuru
GM, 27 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:29
  • msg #28

Ehri's Lab

"I find this idea of people interested in me strange. My appearance was made to be terrifying," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 51 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:45
  • msg #29

Ehri's Lab

Ehri looked her over.

"That might be cultural," she said.  "You are impressive, yes, but from the Gamri perspective, your design is more attractive than terrifying.  Bear in mind, though, that the Gamri culture has very high standards for what's terrifying in the nature of super-weapons, and a great appreciation for well-designed ones."

Umuru might be impressive, but she didn't seem likely to collapse a sun, for example.
Umuru
GM, 28 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:52
  • msg #30

Ehri's Lab

"I suppose you are right. We were used more for attacking ships and the like," Umuru said. "The attractive part is strange still, but I have been having some strange feelings..."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 52 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 07:54
  • msg #31

Ehri's Lab

"Oh?" said Ehri. "Would you care to tell me about them?"

She avoided looking at Dan at all costs.
Umuru
GM, 29 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 09:01
  • msg #32

Ehri's Lab

"This is hard to explain," Umuru said, looking down and rubbing her arm. "It's like a kind of warmth almost like a blush when I'm next to you two."

Dan had a big grin on his face.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:05, Tue 09 Feb 2021.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 53 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 16:07
  • msg #33

Ehri's Lab

"....ah," said Ehri.  "Do you think that you're attracted to both of us, then?"

It certainly seemed to fit the evidence of her behavior.
Umuru
GM, 30 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 20:14
  • msg #34

Ehri's Lab

"I-Is that a possibility?" Umuru asked, blushing fiercely and bringing her knees up to her chest to try and hide her face. "I've never felt like this before."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 54 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:08
  • msg #35

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, I suppose it is," said Ehri, stopping herself from giving Dan a skeptical look.  "I don't see why not."
Umuru
GM, 31 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:13
  • msg #36

Ehri's Lab

Dan had a very big grin on his face that seemed to be getting bigger.

"What do we do now?" Umuru seemed to squeak out, her tail beginning to lash back and worth quickly, utterly destroying the back rest of the chair.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 55 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:19
  • msg #37

Ehri's Lab

Ehri winced as the chair broke.  She could easily afford a new one, but...

"Well," she said, "we all just met.  I suppose we could show you around town, get you more used to this place."
Dan Satan
NPC, 14 posts
Human Boy
Harem Seeker
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:21
  • msg #38

Ehri's Lab

"There is always that date option," Dan said, giving Ehri a thumbs up.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 56 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:23
  • msg #39

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, we can certainly do that," said Ehri.  "What do you feel ready for, Umu?"
Umuru
GM, 32 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:28
  • msg #40

Ehri's Lab

"Is that the proper way to do it?" Umuru asked.

"Sure is!" Dan said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 57 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:29
  • msg #41

Ehri's Lab

"It's an option," sighed Ehri.  "It's up to you, of course, but if you want to, yes, it's fine."
Umuru
GM, 33 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:36
  • msg #42

Ehri's Lab

Umuru seemed to settle down.

"I do want to try that," she said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 58 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:39
  • msg #43

Ehri's Lab

Well, fine, then.

"How do you want to do it?" she asked.  "I think most dates on this planet are two people, or at least always an even number..."
Dan Satan
NPC, 15 posts
Human Boy
Harem Seeker
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:43
  • msg #44

Ehri's Lab

"Which means I should go first. I'm actually from Earth and I know all about dating," Dan said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 59 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:46
  • msg #45

Ehri's Lab

Naturally.

But Ehri was fairly exhausted from dealing with Dan already, and he did have a point.

"Fine, fine," she said.  "Go ahead."
Umuru
GM, 34 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:48
  • msg #46

Ehri's Lab

"Are you disappointed?" Umuru asked.

Dan seemed quite elated with that and was busy doing some sort of happy dance.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 60 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:53
  • msg #47

Ehri's Lab

"Well... I think it's fine, really," said Ehri.  "You should get to make your own decisions."
Umuru
GM, 35 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:56
  • msg #48

Ehri's Lab

"I'm sorry for forcing my emotions on you like this...," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 61 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 21:58
  • msg #49

Ehri's Lab

"No, it's fine," said Ehri.  "You aren't forcing anything on anyone.  Just remember that you don't have to do anything that you don't want to."
Dan Satan
NPC, 16 posts
Human Boy
Harem Seeker
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:09
  • msg #50

Ehri's Lab

Dan was giving you a look that said he was hurt by the accusations.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 62 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:14
  • msg #51

Ehri's Lab

Ehri ignored Dan's look.  His behavior spoke for itself, as far as she was concerned.  It was Umu's decision to make.
Umuru
GM, 36 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:15
  • msg #52

Ehri's Lab

"Understood," Umuru said. "Thank you for your kindness."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 63 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:17
  • msg #53

Ehri's Lab

"Of course," said Ehri.  "And remember that you're always welcome back here.  Please don't break the house when you come in, though."
Umuru
GM, 37 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:25
  • msg #54

Ehri's Lab

"Perhaps I should get some human clothes on first," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 64 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:27
  • msg #55

Ehri's Lab

"That might be good," said Ehri.  "I have some clothes here, just for appearances.  You can borrow anything that fits you."
Umuru
GM, 38 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:35
  • msg #56

Ehri's Lab

"Not to cause offence, but you appear to be much smaller than me," Umurur said
Dan Satan
NPC, 17 posts
Human Boy
Harem Seeker
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 22:37
  • msg #57

Ehri's Lab

"She might look great in them," Dan added.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 65 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 23:25
  • msg #58

Ehri's Lab

"...that would be a problem, wouldn't it?" Ehri admitted.  "Well, I could probably make you something fairly simple easily enough.  What's your favorite color?"
Umuru
GM, 39 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 23:26
  • msg #59

Ehri's Lab

"...black, maybe?" Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 66 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 23:29
  • msg #60

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  She cracked her knuckles.

"Hold your arms out at your side... Dan, turn your back for a few moments, please.  By the way, are you able to leave your tail wrapped around your waist or something, or does it tend to move around on its own?"
Umuru
GM, 40 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 23:44
  • msg #61

Ehri's Lab

Dan did as he was told, as did Umuru.

"I can, yes," Umuru said. "For the most part. The first part."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 67 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 23:45
  • msg #62

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "Please wrap your tail around you however would be most comfortable, and try not to move for a moment..."

The Hands descended on Umu in a flurry of measuring.
Umuru
GM, 41 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 23:55
  • msg #63

Ehri's Lab

Umuru did as she was told and was soon blush as the hands were thorough.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 68 posts
Tue 9 Feb 2021
at 23:59
  • msg #64

Ehri's Lab

Ehri was in work mode, luckily, and being clinical.  She didn't trust herself to be a fashion designer, but she could just take designs from human popular media, and with her vast intellect, tools and many, many Hands, she quickly put together a simple dress and jacket for Umu.

"...and there you are," she said.  "Not too elaborate, but it should do for now."
Umuru
GM, 42 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 00:03
  • msg #65

Ehri's Lab

"Ah! Thank you," Umuru said, getting dressed.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 69 posts
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 00:54
  • msg #66

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "Dan, what do you actually intend to do now that you actually have a date?"
Dan Satan
NPC, 18 posts
Human Boy
Harem Seeker
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 00:57
  • msg #67

Ehri's Lab

"I've had dates before!" Dan said defensively. "I'm thinking of taking her to the diner, probably a movie and then maybe teach the hot alien babe the meaning of this human thing called love."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 70 posts
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 01:01
  • msg #68

Ehri's Lab

Ehri rolled her eyes at that.  Why was she stuck being the adult here, again?  It hardly seemed fair.

"Well, don't break anything," she said.  Ultimately the choice fell to Umuru, after all.

"Now get going."
Momo
NPC, 1 post
AI
Helper
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 01:25
  • msg #69

Ehri's Lab

"You like her, huh?" Momo asked, suddenly appearing.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 71 posts
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 01:30
  • msg #70

Ehri's Lab

"She's very attractive, and I don't have to keep secrets from her," said Ehri.  "...yes."
Momo
NPC, 2 posts
AI
Helper
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 01:38
  • msg #71

Ehri's Lab

"Then there is a simple solution to the human without any killing needed. You could easily delete her feelings for him!" Momo said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 72 posts
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 01:44
  • msg #72

Ehri's Lab

Ehri chuckled bitterly.

"I could have even reprogrammed her into my loyal slave," she said.  "She's so defenseless... but no, I'm not going to do anything like that.  I'm not my father.  If I have someone that I like, I can't go and do something like that.  I wouldn't deserve them."
Momo
NPC, 3 posts
AI
Helper
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 01:47
  • msg #73

Ehri's Lab

"Very well," Momo said. "Then we will need to come up with a date that far surpasses anything the human could do."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 73 posts
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 01:55
  • msg #74

Ehri's Lab

"That's not even slightly difficult, is it?" said Ehri.  "The problem, though, is that it won't necessarily change any of her feelings.  For some reason, she's attracted to that Dan Satan as well as me."

...which didn't really make much sense to her, but suggested that Umuru was extraordinarily vulnerable.  This would all be easier if she had any liking for Dan, of course, but no.  Absolutely not.
Momo
NPC, 4 posts
AI
Helper
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 02:02
  • msg #75

Ehri's Lab

"Surely the human will mess it up then," Momo said. "Given enough time."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 74 posts
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 02:10
  • msg #76

Ehri's Lab

"To anybody looking at the situation rationally, he already did," said Ehri.  "That didn't matter.  Rationality is not the issue here."
Momo
NPC, 5 posts
AI
Helper
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 02:16
  • msg #77

Ehri's Lab

"She seems particularly naive," Momo said. "Perhaps when she becomes better aquatinted with proper behaviour. After all, she's probably as stuck her as you are. There's plenty of time."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 75 posts
Wed 10 Feb 2021
at 02:29
  • msg #78

Ehri's Lab

"I hope you're right," sighed Ehri.  "Well, we'll see what happens next.  Anything could happen... I'm going out for a bit."

Sitting at home and stewing had lost its appeal.  She went out to wander a bit.
Momo
NPC, 6 posts
AI
Helper
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 02:34
  • msg #79

Ehri's Lab

"Welcome home, master," Momo said when you got back.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 128 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 02:44
  • msg #80

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you," said Ehri.  "I found another advanced scientist today, with a secret headquarters by the beach.  Let's keep an eye on her."

No telling what she'd come up with, after all.
Momo
NPC, 7 posts
AI
Helper
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 02:51
  • msg #81

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, I'm surprised this backwater planet has one," Momo said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 129 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 02:57
  • msg #82

Ehri's Lab

"It seems to," said Ehri.  "Any activity of the scanners?  I'm more concerned about that."
Momo
NPC, 8 posts
AI
Helper
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 04:00
  • msg #83

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, it appears an angel had appeared, fought with the demon you have a crush on and then left," Momo said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 130 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 20:49
  • msg #84

Ehri's Lab

"An angel turned up here?" said Ehri.  "That's very significant... even without it attacking that demon I found!  Is she all right?  Do you know?"
Momo
NPC, 9 posts
AI
Helper
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 20:51
  • msg #85

Ehri's Lab

"She appears to be," Momo said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 131 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:01
  • msg #86

Ehri's Lab

Ehri was nevertheless worried, until Umuru returned.

At the sight of her, Ehri hurried over.

"Are you all right?" she asked.  "What happened to your dress?"
Umuru
GM, 104 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:03
  • msg #87

Ehri's Lab

"I am alright," Umuru said. "The dress was destroyed while fighting someone who said they were an 'angel'. I am sorry, I liked the dress."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 132 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:06
  • msg #88

Ehri's Lab

"I can make a new dress," Erhi protested.  "Are you all right?"
Umuru
GM, 105 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:09
  • msg #89

Ehri's Lab

"Yes," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 133 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:12
  • msg #90

Ehri's Lab

"If you're sure...." said Ehri.  She set the Hands to creating a new dress for her.

"So," she said, "aside from the angel attack, how was the date?"
Umuru
GM, 106 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:21
  • msg #91

Ehri's Lab

"I believe it went well," Umuru said. "Dan did end up trying to go too far in the cuddling and kissing portion, but I did tell him I didn't like being taken advantage of."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 134 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:28
  • msg #92

Ehri's Lab

Ehri sighed.

"I halfway expected that he would.  Your inexperience can leave you vulnerable at times."
Umuru
GM, 107 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:33
  • msg #93

Ehri's Lab

"I have learned about kissing! It is enjoyable," Umuru said, coming in to kiss Ehri.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 135 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:34
  • msg #94

Ehri's Lab

Ehri had not expected that.  At all.

But she nevertheless returned the kiss as best she could; it seemed like the thing to do, under the circumstances.

"...yes, it is," she said, after she came up for air.
Umuru
GM, 108 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:35
  • msg #95

Ehri's Lab

"I look forward to our date," Umuru said. "They are fun."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 136 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:40
  • msg #96

Ehri's Lab

Well, that was a very good sign, wasn't it?  As long as more angels didn't attack.

"Good, good," she said.  "When do you want to go?"
Umuru
GM, 109 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:41
  • msg #97

Ehri's Lab

"Is tomorrow good? I want to do it soon," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 137 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:46
  • msg #98

Ehri's Lab

"...that would be fine, yes," said Ehri.  Her head was still spinning a bit.  "Is there anything special you want to do for it?"

Umu had given her answers on this subject before, but after one date, that could have changed.
Umuru
GM, 110 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:49
  • msg #99

Ehri's Lab

"I don't know. What can be done besides eating and kissing and cuddling?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 138 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:52
  • msg #100

Ehri's Lab

"Those are all good things," said Ehri.  "There's also going to movies, or concerts, or dances, or going for walks together, watching nature or the beach, swimming together, things like that."
Umuru
GM, 111 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 21:58
  • msg #101

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. Swimming sounds interesting and I do like music," Umuru said. "Eating is fun, I enjoy it."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 139 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 22:24
  • msg #102

Ehri's Lab

"Well, we could get something to eat and then go swimming," said Ehri.  "Maybe even get something to eat at the pool or the beach."
Umuru
GM, 112 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 22:30
  • msg #103

Ehri's Lab

"That sounds great," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 140 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 22:48
  • msg #104

Ehri's Lab

"I should make you some swimwear, too," said Ehri.  "...why don't you look over some styles, and pick out something that you'd like?"
Umuru
GM, 113 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:09
  • msg #105

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, you need special clothes for it?" Umuru asked. "Interesting."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 141 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:11
  • msg #106

Ehri's Lab

"Well, it's traditional on this planet," said Ehri.  "...that said, tight clothes that don't produce excess drag in the water are good for those who lack super-strength."
Umuru
GM, 114 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:13
  • msg #107

Ehri's Lab

"I will follow proper tradition then," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 142 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:15
  • msg #108

Ehri's Lab

"We'll be in public," said Ehri.  "...Oh, wait.  Tail.  Well, we'll just go with it and hope no one cares."
Umuru
GM, 115 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:16
  • msg #109

Ehri's Lab

"No one seems to have noticed my fight with the angel," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 143 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:24
  • msg #110

Ehri's Lab

"Not entirely true, but people around here do seem remarkably incurious," said Ehri.  "That might be part of it."
Umuru
GM, 116 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:25
  • msg #111

Ehri's Lab

"What kind of swimsuits would be good?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 144 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:29
  • msg #112

Ehri's Lab

"That's up to you," said Ehri.  "You have what appears to be a female body, so you should look at ones intended for such bodies, if you want to be fashionable.  But whatever style or colors you would prefer are fine with me."
Umuru
GM, 117 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:35
  • msg #113

Ehri's Lab

"Hmm. There appear to be many options, with the major different being one-piece or two," Umuru said. "I like this one."

She was pointing to a modest bikini.

"In black, please."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 145 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:44
  • msg #114

Ehri's Lab

"Easily done," said Ehri, putting the Hands to work.

"...so do you know what became of that angel?  Is it likely to come back?"
Umuru
GM, 118 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 23:49
  • msg #115

Ehri's Lab

"She was very confused when I took one of her attacks to protect a building and let me leave to finish the date," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 146 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:28
  • msg #116

Ehri's Lab

"Well, that's a good sign..." said Ehri.  "She might be back, though.  I don't know if she might come after me, too.  I'm not sure how broad their mission is."
Umuru
GM, 119 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:29
  • msg #117

Ehri's Lab

"You're not a demon, there is no reason for them to target you," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 147 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:32
  • msg #118

Ehri's Lab

"That very much depends on their priorities," said Ehri.  "I'm not a demon, but I'm on this planet to hide from a large number of forces, including at least one, and probably several, governments."
Umuru
GM, 120 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:32
  • msg #119

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. I'll make sure they leave you alone," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 148 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:36
  • msg #120

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you," said Ehri.  "I hope it doesn't come down to that, of course."
Umuru
GM, 121 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:37
  • msg #121

Ehri's Lab

"Dan tried to flirt with the angel. It hurt and made me angry," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 149 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:40
  • msg #122

Ehri's Lab

"Oh," said Ehri.  She stepped forward and hugged Umuru tightly.

"I'm sorry," she said.  "Do you want me to blow one of them up?"
Umuru
GM, 122 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:42
  • msg #123

Ehri's Lab

"No, but I would like him not to do that," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 150 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:46
  • msg #124

Ehri's Lab

"I understand," said Ehri.  "It was very rude of him.  He didn't mind paying attention to you in front of me, either.  He tried asking me out, before.  A lot."
Umuru
GM, 123 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 00:50
  • msg #125

Ehri's Lab

"I still like him," Umuru said. "I hope our date goes better,"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 151 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 02:27
  • msg #126

Ehri's Lab

"So do I," said Ehri.  "Would you prefer the beach or an artificial pool?"
Umuru
GM, 124 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 02:31
  • msg #127

Ehri's Lab

"The beach sounds nice," Umuru said. "It would be nice for the cuddling and kissing part."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 152 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 02:43
  • msg #128

Ehri's Lab

"...better than the city pool, definitely," reflected Ehri.  "All right.  We'll do that."
Umuru
GM, 125 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 02:49
  • msg #129

Ehri's Lab

"Is there a bed room for me? I'm curious," Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 153 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 02:58
  • msg #130

Ehri's Lab

"Yes," said Ehri.  "It's a little rudimentary for now, but it's through there.  We can make it fancier over time."
Umuru
GM, 126 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:03
  • msg #131

Ehri's Lab

"I've never had one before," Umuru said. "Thank you."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 154 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:07
  • msg #132

Ehri's Lab

"It's the right thing to do, if you're staying here," said Ehri.  "But as I said, it's a bit Spartan.  Let me know if you want more in there."

The bedroom in question had a small bunk, a chest of drawers and a closet, but that was all, and no decorations... and one lone stuffed animal, a strange green piglike thing.
Umuru
GM, 127 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:08
  • msg #133

Ehri's Lab

Umuru took it all in.

"I like the pig-thing. What is it?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 155 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:10
  • msg #134

Ehri's Lab

"It's one of my old toys from home," Ehri admitted.  "It's a Rothe.  They don't have those here.  It doesn't move or make noise any more, but I didn't want to get rid of it, so I kept it around."
Umuru
GM, 128 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:13
  • msg #135

Ehri's Lab

"It is very nice," Umuru said. "I don't need to sleep, but I could shut down for a few hours if you wish."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 156 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:14
  • msg #136

Ehri's Lab

"As you see fit," said Ehri.  "Sometime soon, I'm going to be sleeping, though, so I won't be good company.  What do you normally do to kill time or entertain yourself?"
Umuru
GM, 129 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:21
  • msg #137

Ehri's Lab

"Um, a few different things," Umuru said, blushing.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 157 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:26
  • msg #138

Ehri's Lab

Oh, really?

"...examples?" Ehri pressed.
Umuru
GM, 130 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:34
  • msg #139

Ehri's Lab

"Uh, things like reading, dancing, listening to music," Umuru said, still blushing.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 158 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:36
  • msg #140

Ehri's Lab

Ah, interesting.

"Well, those are fine," said Ehri.  "Let me get you set up with some ways to listen to music and read... and if you can make some free space, you can dance there.  Just don't break anything or wake me up if you can avoid it."
Umuru
GM, 131 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:39
  • msg #141

Ehri's Lab

Umuru nodded slightly, still clearly embarrassed.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 159 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:49
  • msg #142

Ehri's Lab

Ehri hesitated.

"Umu," she said, "there's nothing wrong with dancing.  I'd be happy to go dancing with you sometime."
Umuru
GM, 132 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:51
  • msg #143

Ehri's Lab

"It just feels embarrassing for some reason, I don't know why," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 160 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 04:18
  • msg #144

Ehri's Lab

"I don't think you have to be ashamed of it," said Ehri.  "But it's up to you.  Still, if you dance while I'm asleep, I won't be watching, so you won't have to care about it."
Umuru
GM, 133 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 04:23
  • msg #145

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you," Umuru said. "And sorry."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 161 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 04:28
  • msg #146

Ehri's Lab

"I don't think that you need to apologize," said Ehri.  "You're allowed to be shy."
Umuru
GM, 134 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 04:42
  • msg #147

Ehri's Lab

"Then I suppose I should work on some preparations then," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 162 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #148

Ehri's Lab

"Of course," said Ehri.  "I'll get you some more clothes, too."

Local ones, of course.  She didn't have the resources to recreate her own wardrobe here.
Umuru
GM, 135 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:03
  • msg #149

Ehri's Lab

Umuru set about making sure she had enough room to spare.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 163 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:06
  • msg #150

Ehri's Lab

It was easy to tell when the new day had started-- Ehri's lab began acting, making breakfast for her, running a shower, and generally acting on her behalf.

"Good morning," she said with a yawn.
Umuru
GM, 136 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:08
  • msg #151

Ehri's Lab

"Good morning," Umuru said. "So, when do dates happen?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 164 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:15
  • msg #152

Ehri's Lab

"Any time of day, really," said Ehri.  "Lunch might be good for a beach date."
Umuru
GM, 137 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:17
  • msg #153

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. Very well, you know better," Umuru said. "Any tests you'd like to perform on me?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 165 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:21
  • msg #154

Ehri's Lab

"I do want to test you for any long-term effects of the damage you sustained fighting the angel," Ehri said.
Umuru
GM, 138 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:28
  • msg #155

Ehri's Lab

"Very well," Umuru said, starting to undress.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 166 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:29
  • msg #156

Ehri's Lab

Awkward... but this was the time to be professional.  And use instruments anyway.  She made a careful but polite examination.
GM
NPC, 31 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 05:40
  • msg #157

Ehri's Lab

The wounds had mostly healed by now. There was some light redness that stand out thanks to Umuru's pale skin.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 167 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:00
  • msg #158

Ehri's Lab

"Well, you've got some signs of burns, but you appear to be healed," said Ehri.  "So that's good."
Umuru
GM, 139 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:02
  • msg #159

Ehri's Lab

"I do heal fairly fast," Umuru said. "Anything else?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 168 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:05
  • msg #160

Ehri's Lab

"...I'm tempted, one of these days, to see if I can unlock or modify your weapon systems, on general principle," Ehri admitted.  "But that's just me tinkering."
Umuru
GM, 140 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:06
  • msg #161

Ehri's Lab

"Is that it then?" Umuru asked, her tail wagging back and forth. "I don't mind."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 169 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:11
  • msg #162

Ehri's Lab

The tail distracted Ehri for a moment.

"Just something to consider," she said.  "Your power outputs are overall quite strong, but there's a key inefficiency there that I could work on sometime, if you like."
Umuru
GM, 141 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:14
  • msg #163

Ehri's Lab

"I suppose I'll get dressed then," Umuru said. "What shall we do until the date?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 170 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:19
  • msg #164

Ehri's Lab

"Well, I had a little reading to do," said Ehri.  "I found another advanced scientist, a human, and I'm curious about the work she's done.  Mostly genetics featuring marine biology."
Umuru
GM, 142 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:20
  • msg #165

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. Is she making fish-people?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 171 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:21
  • msg #166

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, actually," said Ehri.  "She also wanted a genetic sample from you, if you would allow it."
Umuru
GM, 143 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:25
  • msg #167

Ehri's Lab

"A blood sample?" Umuru asked. "It may be difficult to penetrate my skin."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 172 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:26
  • msg #168

Ehri's Lab

"That's not the only way to get a sample," said Ehri.  "A cheek swab, for example, would be simpler."
Umuru
GM, 144 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:30
  • msg #169

Ehri's Lab

"Is that enough?" Umuru asked. "I'm not a scientist."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 173 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:31
  • msg #170

Ehri's Lab

"Oh, yes," said Ehri.  "It doesn't take that much.  I wonder how much of your power is genetic, though...?"
Umuru
GM, 145 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:32
  • msg #171

Ehri's Lab

"There is the technological aspect," Umuru said. "I would not be comfortable giving a sample if they could duplicate a demon exactly."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 174 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:35
  • msg #172

Ehri's Lab

"That's fine," said Ehri.  "You certainly don't have to.  And I'm not sure what kinds of results they could get from a genetic sample."
Umuru
GM, 146 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 06:38
  • msg #173

Ehri's Lab

"No, it's fine. I was just curious if you had something that could break my skin," Umuru said. "And if it's to help a friend of yours."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 175 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 22:24
  • msg #174

Ehri's Lab

Ehri considered.

"Well, I'm not sure what she'd do with power like yours.  That's the problem," she said.  "As for breaking your skin... it's clearly very tough.  I could probably make a tool to do it, but I don't see any reason to right now."
Umuru
GM, 147 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 22:29
  • msg #175

Ehri's Lab

"A throat swab would be fine then," Umuru said, opening her mouth.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 176 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 22:37
  • msg #176

Ehri's Lab

"Well, if you don't mind," said Ehri.  "It's just a cheek swab, so just hold still, there..."

She took a sample and sealed it in a vial.
Umuru
GM, 148 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 22:46
  • msg #177

Ehri's Lab

"How long have you been on this planet?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 177 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 22:46
  • msg #178

Ehri's Lab

"About three months now," said Ehri.  "Not long at all."
Umuru
GM, 149 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 22:56
  • msg #179

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, I guess that can be put down to genius then," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 178 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 23:01
  • msg #180

Ehri's Lab

"I am one, yes," Ehri said.  "Also, I came here with important resources, including the Hands."
Umuru
GM, 150 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 23:02
  • msg #181

Ehri's Lab

"You fit in much better than me," Umuru said. "And I am not a genius."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 179 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 23:16
  • msg #182

Ehri's Lab

"You'll pick it up," said Ehri.  "I was much more awkward at first, and I'm still a bit awkward now.  You haven't been conscious here for even thirty-six hours.  Give yourself a chance."
Umuru
GM, 151 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 23:19
  • msg #183

Ehri's Lab

"Sorry," Umuru said, her tail trashing about. "I am frustrated with how little I know."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 180 posts
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 23:45
  • msg #184

Ehri's Lab

Ehri put a gentle hand on her shoulder.

"It's fine," she said.  "Observe.  Pay attention.  Look at things like their media.  It's not a perfect example of their lives, but it should at least give you some idea.  Just assume that it's all more boring than the depict."
Umuru
GM, 152 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:05
  • msg #185

Ehri's Lab

"I'll do my best," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 181 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:27
  • msg #186

Ehri's Lab

"You'll pick things up," said Ehri.  "The more you are around them, the more you'll figure out the rules."

She didn't say 'the more it would make sense' because so much of it still didn't make any sense to her.
Umuru
GM, 153 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:29
  • msg #187

Ehri's Lab

"What about dating information?" Umuru asked. "Would it be best to learn from you?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 182 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:35
  • msg #188

Ehri's Lab

Ehri blushed.

"W-well, I can be one source of information," she said.  "You might want to look up some resources elsewhere, though.  For an unbiased opinion.  And the most important part is what you yourself feel comfortable with."
Umuru
GM, 154 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:37
  • msg #189

Ehri's Lab

"Ah," Umuru said. "I thought you might have more experience with it, since you are older, in a weird way."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 183 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:41
  • msg #190

Ehri's Lab

"No," sighed Ehri.  "The problem is that my father was very protective of me... and now that I'm here... and he is not... I haven't been able to act on it.  I haven't felt comfortable enough with that part of their culture to participate just yet."
Umuru
GM, 155 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:49
  • msg #191

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. I have found the idea of parents both interesting and strange," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 184 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:51
  • msg #192

Ehri's Lab

"...mine isn't a good example," said Ehri.  "I don't know exactly who my mother was, nor am I entirely certain if I had one.  And I wouldn't really recommend my father to anyone."
Umuru
GM, 156 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:54
  • msg #193

Ehri's Lab

"It's not like my creator was a good person either," Umuru said. "I am a demon after all."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 185 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 00:56
  • msg #194

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, I've heard that about the Priest-King," said Ehri.  She shrugged.  "We both have to do the best we can with what we've been given.  And my father, for all of his many, many faults, wanted the best for me... generally at the expense of almost anyone else."
Umuru
GM, 157 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:01
  • msg #195

Ehri's Lab

Umuru went over and hugged her.

"I understand this helps."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 186 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:03
  • msg #196

Ehri's Lab

"It does," said Ehri, returning the hug.  "Thank you...

"...I should tell you, sometime in here, about my father.  Where I'm from.  Assuming that you don't already know, of course."
Umuru
GM, 158 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:05
  • msg #197

Ehri's Lab

"I don't know. I don't know a lot about where I'm from. The education programs ween't complete. I could tell you everything about the Priest-King's religion," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 187 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:06
  • msg #198

Ehri's Lab

"Actually, could you?" said Ehri.  "I'd like to understand more about you."
Umuru
GM, 159 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:18
  • msg #199

Ehri's Lab

"I tell you about the creation of the demons," Umuru said. "'Ceya saw that the people have stopped having faith and this angered her. She plucked hairs from her head and pricked her finger. The drops of her divine blood mixed with her hair and became new beings. They were the demons, with their light skin, hair and eyes. They tormented the faithless, doing many horrible deeds and the streets were red with blood. This showed the people the error of their ways and they worshiped Ceya again. Never forget that she is divine and she is all, least she unleash the demons again.'"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 188 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:25
  • msg #200

Ehri's Lab

"Ah," said Ehri.  "Is that literally true?  Are you modified clones of the Priest-King?"
Umuru
GM, 160 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:34
  • msg #201

Ehri's Lab

"I don't believe so, it would be a sin to try and replicate acts of the Goddess, but I do not know for sure," Umuru said.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 01:41, Sun 14 Feb 2021.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 189 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:40
  • msg #202

Ehri's Lab

"'Sin' is a notion that was absent in my upbringing," said Ehri.  "My father abolished religion in the Gamri Empire, as he did not want anything competing with his own authority.  He maintained control of all media, all news, all communication, all expression.  He made weapons of completely ridiculous amounts of power to enforce his will, as well, and was responsible for the deaths of... I don't know.  Probably millions or billions, between his experiments and his weapons tests."
Umuru
GM, 161 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:49
  • msg #203

Ehri's Lab

Umuru hugged her again.

"Your father was not the only one. I am a defective demon and my powers are not equal to a proper demon. Combined with the Priest-Kings other forces we terrorized many other systems. Including the Priest-Kings own people," Umuru said. "That is why I am unsure what to think about my defectiveness."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 190 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 01:56
  • msg #204

Ehri's Lab

"Your only apparent defect is one that wouldn't be one for most people," said Ehri.  "But yes, the Priest-King's crimes are documented, even in the Gamri Empire.  And there are still Demons active in the galaxy, besides you, when I last checked."
Umuru
GM, 162 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:01
  • msg #205

Ehri's Lab

"Not many I understand, but it would be difficult to kill us all," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 191 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:07
  • msg #206

Ehri's Lab

"That's certainly your reputation," said Ehri.  "...I wonder what The Interstellar Revolutionary Democratic Free People’s Republic will do?  They don't have the reputation of my father, or his weapons, protecting their new government.  They're in much more danger from the Demons, among other things."
Umuru
GM, 163 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:09
  • msg #207

Ehri's Lab

"Are they evil?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 192 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:17
  • msg #208

Ehri's Lab

"The IRDFPR?" asked Ehri.  "I don't know.  They killed my father, slaughtered the rest of my family, anyone they could find related to us, our family's servants and most of our followers, and most of our ethnic group, for that matter.  As well as, from what I can tell, many of their own through rooting out suspected counter-revolutionaries and moderates.  But... I can't say they didn't have reasons.  I can't say that they weren't provoked, or that we didn't earn that hatred.  I don't know what 'evil' is, in a case like this."
Umuru
GM, 164 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:25
  • msg #209

Ehri's Lab

"I will do everything I can to protect you," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 193 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:33
  • msg #210

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you," said Ehri.  "I'm not helpless, but I have my limits.  And that gives me a good reason to work on your weaponry, as well."
Umuru
GM, 165 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:37
  • msg #211

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you, I would not not be active without you, but have been a big help as well," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 194 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 02:57
  • msg #212

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, well, I can hardly leave you on your own in a strange world, can I?" said Ehri.  "It wouldn't be right.  And I have plenty of resources."
Umuru
GM, 166 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:13
  • msg #213

Ehri's Lab

Umuru blushed.

"I don't know how can I thank you."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 195 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:20
  • msg #214

Ehri's Lab

"Well, helping protect me if I'm found is a dangerous but handsome gift to me, I promise you," said Ehri.  "I really appreciate it."
Umuru
GM, 167 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:22
  • msg #215

Ehri's Lab

"I believe this is the correct action here," Umuru said, leaning in to kiss Ehri.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 196 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:34
  • msg #216

Ehri's Lab

Ehri kissed her back.  Thoroughly.

"...I won't argue with that," she remarked.
Umuru
GM, 168 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:52
  • msg #217

Ehri's Lab

"Would you like to watch the media with me?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 197 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:54
  • msg #218

Ehri's Lab

"Why not?" said Ehri.  "Let's watch something.  Something featuring young people dating, I presume..."
Umuru
GM, 169 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:55
  • msg #219

Ehri's Lab

Umuru perked up.

"Yes! That would be very helpful!"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 198 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 03:57
  • msg #220

Ehri's Lab

"Now, remember, this will probably be fiction," said Ehri.  "That means alterations to make it more dramatic, exciting, intense or funny, and, from what I've seen of this nation, efforts to remove content they consider inappropriate."
Umuru
GM, 170 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:03
  • msg #221

Ehri's Lab

Umuru nodded.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 199 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:11
  • msg #222

Ehri's Lab

Ehri picked out some shorts.  Easier to get through several, for the sake of a broader sample.
Umuru
GM, 171 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:19
  • msg #223

Ehri's Lab

Umuru took all of it in. She tried mimicking something from one of them. She attempted to yawn and stretch, putting an arm around Ehri. It was clearly not very natural for her to do.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 200 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:26
  • msg #224

Ehri's Lab

Ehri giggled a bit at that, but responded by putting her head on Umu's shoulder, more or less as intended.
Umuru
GM, 172 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:30
  • msg #225

Ehri's Lab

"I think I am getting a handle on this,: Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 201 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:32
  • msg #226

Ehri's Lab

"So far, you're doing very well," said Ehri.  She had an arm around Umu's waist now.
Umuru
GM, 173 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:38
  • msg #227

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you, this has been the most fun I have ever gad," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 202 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:40
  • msg #228

Ehri's Lab

"Really?" said Ehri.  "Well, I'm glad that it's good, then.  I'm enjoying it a lot, too."
Umuru
GM, 174 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #229

Ehri's Lab

"That means a lot to me," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 203 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 04:50
  • msg #230

Ehri's Lab

Ehri reached up and kissed her.  It seemed like a good idea.
Umuru
GM, 175 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:01
  • msg #231

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, so we are doing the cuddling and kissing first?" Umuru asked. "That is fine."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 204 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:05
  • msg #232

Ehri's Lab

"Well, you kissed me earlier," said Ehri.  "And you started cuddling me.  It seemed like what we were doing.  And like what you wanted, too."
Umuru
GM, 176 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:08
  • msg #233

Ehri's Lab

"I am okay with it," Umuru said. "I am trying things out."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 205 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:16
  • msg #234

Ehri's Lab

"That seems like a good general plan," Ehri observed.  "We're both young.  We have plenty of time to try things and see what works."

...and she was pretty sure both of them were functionally immortal, anyway.
Umuru
GM, 177 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:21
  • msg #235

Ehri's Lab

"How old are you?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 206 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:31
  • msg #236

Ehri's Lab

"...complicated question," said Ehri.  "I am told that I am roughly sixteen.  There are blocks of time missing from my early childhood; they stand out because my memory is perfect otherwise.  I don't think that I have solid proof of that number.  I might be older; I could, conceivably, be younger with altered memories, but I doubt it.  Father wouldn't have bothered with that."
Umuru
GM, 178 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:38
  • msg #237

Ehri's Lab

Umuru nodded. Strange that they both shared something like that.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 207 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 05:43
  • msg #238

Ehri's Lab

"...it's awkward, growing up and realizing that a great deal of what you were told was lies," Ehri sighed.  "I wonder if I actually had a mother?  Father had many women, but he generally kept me away from them."
Umuru
GM, 179 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 07:36
  • msg #239

Ehri's Lab

"I am unsure how to comfort you for this," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 208 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 21:04
  • msg #240

Ehri's Lab

Ehri snuggled against her.

"This is fine," she said.  "This is perfect."
GM
NPC, 32 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 21:30
  • msg #241

Ehri's Lab

Time passed....

"I believe that it is now time for the date," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 209 posts
Sun 14 Feb 2021
at 22:33
  • msg #242

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  Her clothes rearranged themselves; her Hands brought a basket with some supplies to her.

"Let's go!"
Umuru
GM, 287 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 22:18
  • msg #243

Ehri's Lab

The two of them arrived back at the lab.

"I Had fun," Umuru said. "Thank you."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 305 posts
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 22:34
  • msg #244

Ehri's Lab

"Good!" said Ehri.  "Now, let's work on getting those clothes customized for you..."

Hands swarmed around, measuring Umuru, and then cutting and sewing her new clothes.
Umuru
GM, 288 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 22:57
  • msg #245

Ehri's Lab

Umuru began to try on the clothes.

"I really like these."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 306 posts
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 23:17
  • msg #246

Ehri's Lab

"Good," said Ehri.  "It's good to try different styles and things, see what works for you."

And the fashion show gave her a good excuse to stare.
Umuru
GM, 289 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 23:38
  • msg #247

Ehri's Lab

Umuru came up to Ehri and hugged her.

"Thank you for today."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 307 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 00:33
  • msg #248

Ehri's Lab

Ehri returned the hug.

"Of course," she said.  "I'm happy to help you out.  And take you out on dates, too, for that matter."
Umuru
GM, 290 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 00:34
  • msg #249

Ehri's Lab

"Good, I really like dating you," Umuru said, beaming.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 308 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 01:02
  • msg #250

Ehri's Lab

"Good!" said Ehri.  "...we need to be careful, though.  That angel that was looking for you could come back."
Umuru
GM, 291 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 04:11
  • msg #251

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, she could come back," Umuru said. "Hopefully not though."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 309 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 05:33
  • msg #252

Ehri's Lab

"There's also other risks," said Ehri.  "...but you're strong.  That makes me feel better about them."
Umuru
GM, 292 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 05:33
  • msg #253

Ehri's Lab

"I can deal with a lot of problems," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 310 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 05:45
  • msg #254

Ehri's Lab

"Yes," said Ehri.  "And I think I could refine your powers, too, if you like."
Umuru
GM, 293 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 05:47
  • msg #255

Ehri's Lab

"How?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 311 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 05:53
  • msg #256

Ehri's Lab

"Oh, I scanned your system," said Ehri.  "I'm a genius, and well-trained.  I could do things to your body that might take you places you've never been before."
Umuru
GM, 294 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 06:08
  • msg #257

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, I trust you to do what is needed," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 312 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:46
  • msg #258

Ehri's Lab

"Anything in particular that you want?" asked Ehri.  "Crowd control?  Force fields?  Indirect attacks to defeat hardened defenses?"
Umuru
GM, 295 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:54
  • msg #259

Ehri's Lab

"I am unsure. I do not feel I need more defenses," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 313 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 04:21
  • msg #260

Ehri's Lab

"No, I'm thinking of more firepower," said Ehri.  "Just on general principle."
Umuru
GM, 296 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 04:24
  • msg #261

Ehri's Lab

"That sounds good. You are the genius and I will let you do what you wish," Umuru said. "I trust you."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 314 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 04:56
  • msg #262

Ehri's Lab

"I'm honored by your trust," said Ehri.  "So, no requests at all?"
Umuru
GM, 297 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 05:11
  • msg #263

Ehri's Lab

"The idea of 'crow control' is intriguing," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 315 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 02:23
  • msg #264

Ehri's Lab

"Good, good," said Ehri.  "I can work with that.  Give me a few days to work out the designs-- I don't want to mess this up and hurt you."
Umuru
GM, 298 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:08
  • msg #265

Ehri's Lab

Umuru nodded.

"Oh, I believe I forgot to kiss you since the date is over."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 316 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:23
  • msg #266

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, true," said Ehri, and she moved in for a kiss.
Umuru
GM, 299 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:25
  • msg #267

Ehri's Lab

Umuru gave Ehri a kiss.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 317 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:34
  • msg #268

Ehri's Lab

Ehri returned it.  Thoroughly.  Passionately.  It seemed like a good idea at the time.
Umuru
GM, 300 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:38
  • msg #269

Ehri's Lab

Umuru's eyes went wide.

"Are they supposed to be like that?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 318 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:40
  • msg #270

Ehri's Lab

"...probably?" said Ehri.  "At least, some of the time.  When you're being very serious about the kiss.  Why?"
Umuru
GM, 301 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:48
  • msg #271

Ehri's Lab

"It seemed different from the others I have had so far," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 319 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 03:54
  • msg #272

Ehri's Lab

"Ah," said Ehri.  "Different in what way?  Did you enjoy it?"
Umuru
GM, 302 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 04:04
  • msg #273

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, but it felt different on your end," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 320 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 04:15
  • msg #274

Ehri's Lab

"On my end?" said Ehri.  "How do you mean?  My technique?  I made a more passionate kiss than our earlier, affectionate kisses."
Umuru
GM, 303 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 04:23
  • msg #275

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, yes, that is how it would be described, yes? That is how it felt different," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 321 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 04:31
  • msg #276

Ehri's Lab

"I'm surprised that Dan didn't give you kisses like that," Ehri observed.  "He seems passionate, if not motivated entirely by hormones."
Umuru
GM, 304 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 05:10
  • msg #277

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, but you hadn't. I thought it might be a difference between males and females," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 322 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 05:10
  • msg #278

Ehri's Lab

"No," said Ehri.  "I was just being more... restrained, I suppose.  I could kiss you even more passionately, if you wanted."
Umuru
GM, 305 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 12:32
  • msg #279

Ehri's Lab

"I want you to do it as you wish to," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 323 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 22:31
  • msg #280

Ehri's Lab

Ehri moved in for a kiss.  She stepped this one up even more; it was juuust shy of taking things notably further.
Umuru
GM, 306 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 23:14
  • msg #281

Ehri's Lab

Umuru awkwardly did the same, trying to match her.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 324 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 23:28
  • msg #282

Ehri's Lab

So much temptation!  But... first date.  There were rules about this kind of thing.  Right?

"...if we keep going," she said, "this is going to go much further than a good night kiss."
Umuru
GM, 307 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 00:46
  • msg #283

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, than I shall stop if it is proper," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 325 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 01:00
  • msg #284

Ehri's Lab

"As tempting as it would be, we can wait for now," said Ehri.  "We've only been on one date, after all."

But oh, it was hard saying those words.
Umuru
GM, 308 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 01:30
  • msg #285

Ehri's Lab

"It was fun," Umuru said and went to sit down on the coach.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 326 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 01:47
  • msg #286

Ehri's Lab

"So, want to do anything tonight?" asked Ehri.  "We could just put a movie on or something."
Umuru
GM, 309 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 01:58
  • msg #287

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, that sounds good," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 327 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 02:14
  • msg #288

Ehri's Lab

Ehri did, and settled in on the couch next to Umu while her hands prepared dinner.
Umuru
GM, 310 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 03:13
  • msg #289

Ehri's Lab

"These 'movies' are interesting," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 328 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 03:16
  • msg #290

Ehri's Lab

"You aren't familiar with this kind of popular entertainment?" said Ehri.
Umuru
GM, 311 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 03:59
  • msg #291

Ehri's Lab

"No, do they exist outside of Earth?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 329 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 04:05
  • msg #292

Ehri's Lab

"Well, variations do, certainly," said Ehri.  "Certain stories lend themselves to this length, and it works with the attention span of many people, too."
Umuru
GM, 312 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 04:40
  • msg #293

Ehri's Lab

"I haven't seen any before coming here," Umuru said. "It's not like I had a home to watch them or one of those theatres without sending people fleeing in panic."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 330 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 23:18
  • msg #294

Ehri's Lab

"And the Priest-King didn't provide much entertainment?" asked Ehri.  "That's a shame."
Umuru
GM, 313 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 23:33
  • msg #295

Ehri's Lab

"I don't know. I never had a chance to experience things and all I know was what was programmed into me," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 331 posts
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 01:10
  • msg #296

Ehri's Lab

"Clearly you need to try many more different things, then," said Ehri.  "Learn what's out there so you can learn what you like."
Umuru
GM, 314 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 03:03
  • msg #297

Ehri's Lab

Umuru nodded.

"That sounds good."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 332 posts
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 04:00
  • msg #298

Ehri's Lab

"So let's look at some shorter TV shows," said Ehri, putting on something simple.
Umuru
GM, 315 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 04:23
  • msg #299

Ehri's Lab

Umuru watched closely.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 333 posts
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 04:53
  • msg #300

Ehri's Lab

...half an hour of sexual tension and comedy later.

"So, what did you think?" Ehri asked.  "A change of pace from the action."
Umuru
GM, 316 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 05:02
  • msg #301

Ehri's Lab

"Is this how humans normally act? One of them reminded me of Dan," Umuru said. "He was also very upset his plans were interrupted."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 334 posts
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 21:42
  • msg #302

Ehri's Lab

"Well, some humans do," said Ehri.  "Normally, they're less extreme than some of the ones on shows like this, though."
Umuru
GM, 317 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 22:00
  • msg #303

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, okay, that makes sense," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 335 posts
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 23:22
  • msg #304

Ehri's Lab

"...that said, Dan really is like someone on one of these shows, isn't he?" Ehri said.
Umuru
GM, 318 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 00:23
  • msg #305

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, he is," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 336 posts
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 00:39
  • msg #306

Ehri's Lab

"I hope he grows up a little bit if he's going to keep dating you," Ehri observed.  "You deserve someone good."
Umuru
GM, 319 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 03:47
  • msg #307

Ehri's Lab

"I don't think he's a bad person," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 337 posts
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 04:08
  • msg #308

Ehri's Lab

"I guess not," said Ehri.  "...I hope he is a good person, because you deserve that."
Umuru
GM, 320 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 04:40
  • msg #309

Ehri's Lab

"Don't orry, I can take care of myself," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 338 posts
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 05:18
  • msg #310

Ehri's Lab

"I know you can," said Ehri, although privately, she was less than certain about that.  "As long as the people you date make you happy."
Umuru
GM, 321 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 05:35
  • msg #311

Ehri's Lab

"I am already dating you," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 339 posts
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 21:19
  • msg #312

Ehri's Lab

Ehri smiled and played with Umuru's hears and hair.

"And I'm glad that I make you happy, but I want all the people you date to make you happy."
Umuru
GM, 322 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 21:28
  • msg #313

Ehri's Lab

"He does, we just have to work some things out," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 340 posts
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 23:19
  • msg #314

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  Her hand was still playing with Umu's hair.

"...so are there any other people you're thinking about dating?" she asked.  "I should keep my eyes open."
Umuru
GM, 323 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 23:58
  • msg #315

Ehri's Lab

"Not so far," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 341 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 00:12
  • msg #316

Ehri's Lab

"Not even that cute angel, eh?" Ehri teased.  "That's fair.  But it's good to keep in mind."

Given the nature of their relationship-- open-- anything might happen.  And probably would.
Umuru
GM, 324 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 00:54
  • msg #317

Ehri's Lab

"You will be dating that octopus," umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 342 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 01:23
  • msg #318

Ehri's Lab

"Apparently, yes," said Ehri.  "But that's the thing-- if we're already dating more than one person, there might be other people, too.  I'm all right with that.  And I want you to be happy, even if that takes more people."
Umuru
GM, 325 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 02:09
  • msg #319

Ehri's Lab

"I am happy right now," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 343 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 02:24
  • msg #320

Ehri's Lab

"Well, good," said Ehri.  "I want you to be."
Umuru
GM, 326 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 02:47
  • msg #321

Ehri's Lab

"Are you? is that what this is about? Are you wanting to have a breakup? One with the shouting and such?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 344 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 02:54
  • msg #322

Ehri's Lab

"What?  No, of course not," said Ehri.  "I'm just... I've been in relationships, but this one is more complicated.  I haven't had a situation where I'm dating someone who's also dating someone else before.  I discover that I can accept that, but I'm trying to figure out how this whole... relationship... will work."
Umuru
GM, 327 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 03:39
  • msg #323

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. I am sorry I am causing your problems," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 345 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 03:41
  • msg #324

Ehri's Lab

"Oh, don't," said Ehri.  "You're worth it.  But I'm explaining what's on my mind.  I think that it's good that we talk to each other about what we mean to each other, and what this relationship means to us."
Umuru
GM, 328 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 04:05
  • msg #325

Ehri's Lab

"Very well, but I am still very...unused to this," Umuru said. "I am glad there are people who care for me."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 346 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 04:09
  • msg #326

Ehri's Lab

"Of course there are," said Ehri.  She put an arm around Umu and pulled her close.

"We care about you very much."
Umuru
GM, 329 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 04:27
  • msg #327

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you," Umuru said. "I am glad that I am defective."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 347 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 04:33
  • msg #328

Ehri's Lab

"I wouldn't call any of this a defect," said Ehri.  "I'd rather have you."
Umuru
GM, 330 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 03:57
  • msg #329

Ehri's Lab

"I am not what I was created to be. I am not sure what else to call that," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 348 posts
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 04:14
  • msg #330

Ehri's Lab

"Innovative," Ehri suggested.  "Unexpected.  Exciting."
Umuru
GM, 331 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 04:48
  • msg #331

Ehri's Lab

"I mean, I am glad I am not like the others, but I am the odd one out," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 349 posts
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 04:55
  • msg #332

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, but consider," said Ehri.  "People here like seeing you.  Which of the others could say that?"
Umuru
GM, 332 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 08:57
  • msg #333

Ehri's Lab

"I don't believe they would care," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 350 posts
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 05:34
  • msg #334

Ehri's Lab

"Maybe not, but they couldn't do it, regardless," said Ehri.  "Accept that as a victory."
Umuru
GM, 333 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 05:42
  • msg #335

Ehri's Lab

Umuru furrowed her brow.

"I will try."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 351 posts
Sat 13 Mar 2021
at 05:53
  • msg #336

Ehri's Lab

Ehri smiled and kissed her, just because.

"I'll convince you to love yourself," she said.  "Just wait and see."
Umuru
GM, 334 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sat 13 Mar 2021
at 22:18
  • msg #337

Ehri's Lab

"But I am glad to be a defect," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 352 posts
Sun 14 Mar 2021
at 05:11
  • msg #338

Ehri's Lab

"You're the very best one, ever," said Ehri.
Umuru
GM, 335 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 14 Mar 2021
at 05:17
  • msg #339

Ehri's Lab

Umuru felt a burning in her cheeks.

"Thanks," she squeaked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 353 posts
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 00:06
  • msg #340

Ehri's Lab

Ehri kissed her again, lightly.

"Is there anything you want to do tomorrow?" she asked.
Umuru
GM, 336 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 00:43
  • msg #341

Ehri's Lab

"I don't know," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 354 posts
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 02:29
  • msg #342

Ehri's Lab

"Well, I'd like to see if I can find that angel," said Ehri.  "I don't know what she's going to do next, but she could be a threat.  I suppose I ought to get in touch with Olive, too..."
Umuru
GM, 337 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 04:26
  • msg #343

Ehri's Lab

"As long as it's not a date. Dan is next," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 355 posts
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 23:37
  • msg #344

Ehri's Lab

"That's fair," said Ehri.  "And a good reason for me to talk to Olive, I suppose."
Umuru
GM, 338 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 18 Mar 2021
at 20:39
  • msg #345

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, she really cares for you," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 356 posts
Sat 20 Mar 2021
at 03:24
  • msg #346

Ehri's Lab

"That's good to hear," said Ehri.  "I certainly didn't expect that to happen..."
Umuru
GM, 339 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 21 Mar 2021
at 04:29
  • msg #347

Ehri's Lab

"Don't scientists make life all the time?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 357 posts
Sun 21 Mar 2021
at 05:10
  • msg #348

Ehri's Lab

"Not really," said Ehri.  "Not me.  And I certainly didn't expect her to come out as a sapient, attractive humanoid."
Umuru
GM, 340 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 21 Mar 2021
at 05:33
  • msg #349

Ehri's Lab

Umuru shruged.

"I don't know about science."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 358 posts
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 02:37
  • msg #350

Ehri's Lab

"Well, that's fair enough," said Ehri.  "I can teach you about it, if you like.  But you don't have to."
Umuru
GM, 341 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 03:11
  • msg #351

Ehri's Lab

"Perhaps sometime? I'm not sure I'd understand," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 359 posts
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 03:40
  • msg #352

Ehri's Lab

"Well, you don't have to," said Ehri.  "There's probably a lot of things that you should learn first."
Umuru
GM, 342 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 04:14
  • msg #353

Ehri's Lab

"I suppose you are right," Umuru said. "More Earth culture would be the best."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 360 posts
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 22:17
  • msg #354

Ehri's Lab

"Yes," said Ehri.  "And I'm sure you can learn a lot of that from Dan and his family, as well as our media exploration."
Umuru
GM, 343 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 01:58
  • msg #355

Ehri's Lab

"This is my first time really trying to understand a culture," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 361 posts
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 02:00
  • msg #356

Ehri's Lab

"I've been adjusting, too," said Ehri.  "I think you'll get the hang of it."
Umuru
GM, 344 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 02:08
  • msg #357

Ehri's Lab

"You have? You seem to be doing so much better than me," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 362 posts
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 02:37
  • msg #358

Ehri's Lab

"I do have a head start," said Ehri.  "And I imagine that your upbringing didn't do much to prepare you to interact with that many people in general."
Umuru
GM, 345 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 03:41
  • msg #359

Ehri's Lab

"That is true, we were made to be weapons," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 363 posts
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 03:57
  • msg #360

Ehri's Lab

"But that doesn't mean that you can't learn," said Ehri.  "You clearly can."
Umuru
GM, 346 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 04:17
  • msg #361

Ehri's Lab

"That is true, I just wish it would go faster," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 364 posts
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 04:38
  • msg #362

Ehri's Lab

"You're doing very well for only having been conscious here a few days," said Ehri, patting Umu on the shoulder.  "Don't worry."
Umuru
GM, 347 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 04:58
  • msg #363

Ehri's Lab

"Right, I really need to think things through calmly," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 365 posts
Tue 23 Mar 2021
at 17:38
  • msg #364

Ehri's Lab

"It's a good idea," said Ehri.  "So far, there's no reason to act in a rush or a panic."
Umuru
GM, 348 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 24 Mar 2021
at 09:04
  • msg #365

Ehri's Lab

"You're right," Umuru said. "Thanks."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 366 posts
Wed 24 Mar 2021
at 21:38
  • msg #366

Ehri's Lab

"Of course!" said Ehri.  "So... do you have any plans for the day?"
Umuru
GM, 349 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 24 Mar 2021
at 22:23
  • msg #367

Ehri's Lab

"No, I'm just going to go over to see Dan," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 367 posts
Wed 24 Mar 2021
at 22:32
  • msg #368

Ehri's Lab

"That's fine," said Ehri.  "I'll probably poke around town, or maybe go to the beach again."
Umuru
GM, 350 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 24 Mar 2021
at 23:28
  • msg #369

Ehri's Lab

"Okay," Umuru said. "Have fun with Olive."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 368 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2021
at 00:12
  • msg #370

Ehri's Lab

"I will if I see her," said Ehri.  "I don't know if I'll be able to find her, though.  She escaped from a tank a month ago, and I don't have a phone number for her or anything."
Umuru
GM, 351 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 25 Mar 2021
at 01:24
  • msg #371

Ehri's Lab

"I think she'll be waiting near the beach," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 369 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2021
at 03:26
  • msg #372

Ehri's Lab

"I'll look for her there, then," said Ehri.  "Good luck with Dan!"
Umuru
GM, 352 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 25 Mar 2021
at 04:01
  • msg #373

Ehri's Lab

"Thanks!" Umuru said. "You too...except with Olive."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 370 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2021
at 04:24
  • msg #374

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you," said Ehri, and she went off to the beach.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 400 posts
Thu 29 Apr 2021
at 03:21
  • msg #375

Ehri's Lab

Ehri led Olive to her house.
Olive
NPC, 46 posts
Sat 1 May 2021
at 03:36
  • msg #376

Ehri's Lab

"It's not that different," Olive said as she looked around.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 401 posts
Mon 3 May 2021
at 00:27
  • msg #377

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "We can put your water tank right over there... Would you rather have it with an exit several feet off the ground, so you can look around the room while you're completely under water?  Or would you rather save yourself the climb by having a sunken tank?"
Olive
NPC, 47 posts
Tue 4 May 2021
at 03:59
  • msg #378

Ehri's Lab

"That first one sounds good," Olive said as she continued to look around.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 402 posts
Tue 4 May 2021
at 05:12
  • msg #379

Ehri's Lab

Ehri mocked up some plans and set her Hands to crafting things.

"Do you want anything in the tank besides the water?  I don't know if you want plants or some privacy walls or whatever."
Olive
NPC, 48 posts
Wed 5 May 2021
at 02:03
  • msg #380

Ehri's Lab

"I don't need anything like that, I'm just happy to be back," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 403 posts
Wed 5 May 2021
at 04:38
  • msg #381

Ehri's Lab

"Well, that's easy," said Ehri.  "I did have some toys and things for you in the old tank, you know... let me know if you decide that you want something, all right?"
Momo
NPC, 10 posts
AI
Helper
Fri 7 May 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #382

Ehri's Lab

"You still have those?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 404 posts
Sat 8 May 2021
at 04:32
  • msg #383

Ehri's Lab

"Actually, yes, I do," said Ehri.  "They're a lot smaller now, but... do you want them?"
Olive
NPC, 49 posts
Tue 11 May 2021
at 01:11
  • msg #384

Ehri's Lab

"I do," olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 405 posts
Tue 11 May 2021
at 02:19
  • msg #385

Ehri's Lab

Ehri directed her Hands to bring the old tank, and Olive's toys, out of storage.  They were now much smaller relative to Olive, but that should be all right... right?
Olive
NPC, 50 posts
Tue 11 May 2021
at 02:43
  • msg #386

Ehri's Lab

Olive seemed to enjoy going through the toys, despite being much bigger.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 406 posts
Tue 11 May 2021
at 03:14
  • msg #387

Ehri's Lab

Ehri smiled.

"You're very cute that way, you know."
Olive
NPC, 51 posts
Tue 11 May 2021
at 04:19
  • msg #388

Ehri's Lab

Olive smiled.

"And you're always cute."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 407 posts
Tue 11 May 2021
at 05:33
  • msg #389

Ehri's Lab

Well, that was charming.  Ehri went to kiss Olive.  They'd been interrupted last time...
Olive
NPC, 52 posts
Wed 12 May 2021
at 02:51
  • msg #390

Ehri's Lab

And there was kissing.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 408 posts
Wed 12 May 2021
at 03:33
  • msg #391

Ehri's Lab

Ehri let herself get very, very distracted for a while.  But eventually, her stomach growled.

"...I should get dinner," she said, coming up for air.  "Are you hungry?"
Olive
NPC, 53 posts
Wed 12 May 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #392

Ehri's Lab

"I am! What do you have?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 409 posts
Thu 13 May 2021
at 04:01
  • msg #393

Ehri's Lab

"All kinds of things," said Ehri.  "I have crab and salmon.  I recall that you liked those..."
Olive
NPC, 54 posts
Fri 14 May 2021
at 20:48
  • msg #394

Ehri's Lab

"That does sound good," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 410 posts
Sat 15 May 2021
at 00:59
  • msg #395

Ehri's Lab

"Do you like anything else?  Breads or vegetables or anything like that?" Ehri asked, getting some food out.
Olive
NPC, 55 posts
Sat 15 May 2021
at 02:43
  • msg #396

Ehri's Lab

"They're good," Olive said. "I couldn't always get them."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 411 posts
Sat 15 May 2021
at 03:27
  • msg #397

Ehri's Lab

"Then you get a more varied spread now," said Ehri, setting out a range of foodstuffs.
Olive
NPC, 56 posts
Sat 15 May 2021
at 04:50
  • msg #398

Ehri's Lab

Olive's eyes grow wide and you can see her salivating before she digs in.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 412 posts
Sun 16 May 2021
at 23:06
  • msg #399

Ehri's Lab

Ehri smiled at this, and ate as well.  It had been a busy day, so far...
Olive
NPC, 57 posts
Mon 17 May 2021
at 03:30
  • msg #400

Ehri's Lab

"So good...," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 413 posts
Mon 17 May 2021
at 04:46
  • msg #401

Ehri's Lab

Ehri grinned.

"You're so cute like that," she said.  "You're almost going to distract me from dinner.  Almost."
Olive
NPC, 58 posts
Mon 17 May 2021
at 07:21
  • msg #402

Ehri's Lab

"I mean, if you don't want yours...," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 414 posts
Tue 18 May 2021
at 04:45
  • msg #403

Ehri's Lab

"Still hungry?" said Ehri.  "Well, I have plenty... here you go."
Olive
NPC, 59 posts
Wed 19 May 2021
at 03:08
  • msg #404

Ehri's Lab

"Yay!" Olive said, digging in.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 415 posts
Wed 19 May 2021
at 04:39
  • msg #405

Ehri's Lab

Ehri suspected that Olive's diet, in the wild, must be a bit lacking.  She therefore fed Olive more food.
Olive
NPC, 60 posts
Mon 24 May 2021
at 01:35
  • msg #406

Ehri's Lab

Olive finished eating .

"It's so nice being back in the lab."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 416 posts
Mon 24 May 2021
at 03:30
  • msg #407

Ehri's Lab

"I'm glad that you're back!" said Ehri.  "Is there anything that you want to do while you're here?"
Olive
NPC, 61 posts
Tue 25 May 2021
at 02:34
  • msg #408

Ehri's Lab

"I'm just happy to be here with you," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 417 posts
Tue 25 May 2021
at 03:44
  • msg #409

Ehri's Lab

"That's nice," said Ehri.  "I appreciate it!  But let me know if anything comes up, all right?"
Olive
NPC, 62 posts
Tue 25 May 2021
at 09:18
  • msg #410

Ehri's Lab

"Sure! So, what do you do normally?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 418 posts
Wed 26 May 2021
at 04:42
  • msg #411

Ehri's Lab

"Well, I work on science experiments," said Ehri.  "I also watch television or movies or listen to music while I do that.  I'm not used to having other people around, so I'm still working out how that would work."
Olive
NPC, 63 posts
Wed 26 May 2021
at 23:42
  • msg #412

Ehri's Lab

"You have that other experiment, right?" Olive asked. "How long have you been working on her?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 419 posts
Thu 27 May 2021
at 04:30
  • msg #413

Ehri's Lab

"Well, that's complicated," said Ehri.  "Not long, but she's not actually my creation.  I've been experimenting on her for a day or so, but I did previous work on Angels for the past couple of years, but only theoretical work."
Olive
NPC, 64 posts
Fri 28 May 2021
at 03:06
  • msg #414

Ehri's Lab

"Angels?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 420 posts
Mon 31 May 2021
at 03:24
  • msg #415

Ehri's Lab

"Some sort of advanced synthetic life form, partially mechanical, partly biological," said Ehri.  "Made as a countermeasure for Demons, like Umu."
Olive
NPC, 65 posts
Mon 31 May 2021
at 04:36
  • msg #416

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, that sounds dangerous," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 421 posts
Tue 1 Jun 2021
at 00:47
  • msg #417

Ehri's Lab

"I imagine so," said Ehri.  "Fortunately, I'm well-protected, if there's any trouble."
Olive
NPC, 66 posts
Wed 2 Jun 2021
at 02:51
  • msg #418

Ehri's Lab

"That's good, but they sound really bad," Olive said. "I don't want anything to happen to you."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 422 posts
Wed 2 Jun 2021
at 03:04
  • msg #419

Ehri's Lab

"Thank you," said Ehri, "but I've faced dangers before, sadly.  And probably will again."
Olive
NPC, 67 posts
Wed 2 Jun 2021
at 04:52
  • msg #420

Ehri's Lab

"If you saw so. I can't really fight, I'm better at hiding," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 423 posts
Thu 3 Jun 2021
at 04:17
  • msg #421

Ehri's Lab

"Of course," said Ehri.  "...although, if you want, I might be able to help you fight better.  At least enough to keep yourself alive in a dangerous situation."
Olive
NPC, 68 posts
Sat 5 Jun 2021
at 04:35
  • msg #422

Ehri's Lab

"How would you do that?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 424 posts
Mon 7 Jun 2021
at 04:13
  • msg #423

Ehri's Lab

"Oh, various ways," said Ehri.  "I could make you defenses and weapons to carry, or implant them in your body, or further modify your genetic code-- I've had a lot of practice at that, so don't worry.  I'd discuss it with you first, of course.  In detail."
Olive
NPC, 69 posts
Fri 11 Jun 2021
at 02:43
  • msg #424

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. I don't know, I'm still an octopus," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 425 posts
Fri 11 Jun 2021
at 04:01
  • msg #425

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, but many octopi can do a great deal to defend themselves," said Ehri.  "At least think about it."
Olive
NPC, 70 posts
Fri 11 Jun 2021
at 07:34
  • msg #426

Ehri's Lab

"I guess I could go for some of it," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 426 posts
Mon 14 Jun 2021
at 01:21
  • msg #427

Ehri's Lab

"I'll work something simple up," said Ehri.  "At the very least, a shield so that stray shots won't be as dangerous to you if something goes wrong."
Olive
NPC, 71 posts
Mon 14 Jun 2021
at 03:22
  • msg #428

Ehri's Lab

"Ooo, that does sound good," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 427 posts
Tue 15 Jun 2021
at 05:46
  • msg #429

Ehri's Lab

"I'll start with that, then," said Ehri.  "We can work out if you want anything else after that."
Olive
NPC, 72 posts
Wed 16 Jun 2021
at 20:32
  • msg #430

Ehri's Lab

"Yay!" Olive said as she excitedly hugged you.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 428 posts
Thu 17 Jun 2021
at 04:05
  • msg #431

Ehri's Lab

Ehri returned the hug.

"I'll start some work on that," she said.  "...I'm going to be distracted for a bit.  Do you want anything to read or listen to or watch?"
Olive
NPC, 73 posts
Thu 17 Jun 2021
at 05:31
  • msg #432

Ehri's Lab

"There was a show you used to watch a lot, but I don't remember the name of," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 429 posts
Sun 20 Jun 2021
at 02:45
  • msg #433

Ehri's Lab

"QJay and Nadie's World of Wonder?" Ehri guessed.  "I'd be happy to put it on, if you like."
Olive
NPC, 74 posts
Sun 20 Jun 2021
at 03:42
  • msg #434

Ehri's Lab

"Thanks!" Olive said as she went and sat on the coach.
GM
NPC, 55 posts
Sun 20 Jun 2021
at 04:42
  • msg #435

Ehri's Lab

Umuru entered the lab; luckily, it appeared that Olive and Ehri weren't making out, but instead Ehri was doing... something... with scientific instruments, while Olive watched TV.
Umuru
GM, 412 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 20 Jun 2021
at 09:27
  • msg #436

Ehri's Lab

"Hello, I need your help," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 430 posts
Sun 20 Jun 2021
at 23:55
  • msg #437

Ehri's Lab

"...just a moment..." said Ehri.  She fiddled with something.

"There.  What's wrong, Umu?"
Umuru
GM, 413 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 21 Jun 2021
at 02:22
  • msg #438

Ehri's Lab

"Another angel showed up, the one that should up last time is missing, and I have to find her or else," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 431 posts
Mon 21 Jun 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #439

Ehri's Lab

Ehri blinked.

"Unexpected," she said.  "All right.  What can you tell me about the angels?"
Umuru
GM, 414 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 21 Jun 2021
at 05:08
  • msg #440

Ehri's Lab

Umuru described the angels.

"And I was thinking you could build some kind of detector to see if she's still on Earth. There must not be many beings that powerful on this planet."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 432 posts
Tue 31 Aug 2021
at 03:45
  • msg #441

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "I can certainly try that.  They ought to be giving off plenty of energy... Can you tell me anything else about them?"
Umuru
GM, 415 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 03:30
  • msg #442

Ehri's Lab

"They're strong? Built to kill demons." Umuru said. "Very high levels of power."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 433 posts
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 04:11
  • msg #443

Ehri's Lab

"Well, it's a start," said Ehri, and she set to work, leaving Umu with a little time on her hands.
Umuru
GM, 416 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 04:40
  • msg #444

Ehri's Lab

Umuru wasn't sure what to do, she went to sit down and  gather her thoughts.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 434 posts
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 21:32
  • msg #445

Ehri's Lab

After a while, Ehri stretched.

"Okay," she said.  "I did a scan.  There's a lot of high-energy sources all over the planet-- more than I thought, and more than there were when I first came here.  But there are two new ones within ten miles of here."
Umuru
GM, 417 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 22:14
  • msg #446

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. May I have the coordinates?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 435 posts
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 22:33
  • msg #447

Ehri's Lab

Ehri gave them.  One was directly over the city, five miles up; the other was apparently out on the ocean.
Umuru
GM, 418 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 2 Sep 2021
at 04:50
  • msg #448

Ehri's Lab

"I'll be back later," Umuru said. "Thank you for your help."

She gave Ehri a hug and then headed outside to check out the city first.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 436 posts
Thu 2 Sep 2021
at 05:16
  • msg #449

Ehri's Lab

Well, not much to be done now.  Ehri went to look in on Olive and scan for anything else going on in the area.
GM
NPC, 56 posts
Thu 2 Sep 2021
at 05:18
  • msg #450

Ehri's Lab

There were some minor readings in the water near where Olive's house was.

"Whatcha doing?" Olive asked from her tank.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 437 posts
Fri 3 Sep 2021
at 04:27
  • msg #451

Ehri's Lab

"Just checking my sensors," said Ehri.  "Lots of powerful folks out there... but I'm also getting readings from your tank.  Anything interesting going on in there?"
Olive
NPC, 75 posts
Fri 3 Sep 2021
at 08:33
  • msg #452

Ehri's Lab

"My tank? Do you mean my old home?" Olive asked. "It might be that Sweet Pea."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 438 posts
Sat 4 Sep 2021
at 05:06
  • msg #453

Ehri's Lab

"I didn't realize he was that strong," said Ehri.  "Do you think I should go look in on him?"
Olive
NPC, 76 posts
Sat 4 Sep 2021
at 05:28
  • msg #454

Ehri's Lab

"I don't know, but I don't know of anything else there but her," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 439 posts
Sun 5 Sep 2021
at 03:35
  • msg #455

Ehri's Lab

"Well, I ought to be sure, one way or the other," said Ehri.  "I'll be right back."

She went out to investigate.
Olive
NPC, 77 posts
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 01:00
  • msg #456

Ehri's Lab

When you arrive back at the lab, you see Olive poking one of your machines. When she notices you, she lets out an "eep" and runs back to her tank.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 451 posts
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 02:01
  • msg #457

Ehri's Lab

"That's all right," said Ehri.  She went to see what the machine was.
GM
NPC, 71 posts
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 03:22
  • msg #458

Ehri's Lab

It was your electron microscope.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 452 posts
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 04:35
  • msg #459

Ehri's Lab

"It's fine if you want to use this, Olive," she said.  "Did you want to learn how, or did you already know?"
Olive
NPC, 78 posts
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 05:14
  • msg #460

Ehri's Lab

Olive poked her head just above the tank.

"I'm not even sure what it is."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 453 posts
Sat 11 Sep 2021
at 03:16
  • msg #461

Ehri's Lab

"Oh, it's just an electron microscope," said Ehri.  "Used to examine very, very small things."
Olive
NPC, 79 posts
Sun 12 Sep 2021
at 03:45
  • msg #462

Ehri's Lab

"Why do you have it?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 454 posts
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 03:39
  • msg #463

Ehri's Lab

"Examining very, very small things," said Ehri.  "Genes, for example, but also nanomachines and other... small things."
Olive
NPC, 80 posts
Tue 14 Sep 2021
at 03:09
  • msg #464

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, do you do a lot of stuff with that? I think I saw you using it before," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 455 posts
Tue 14 Sep 2021
at 05:00
  • msg #465

Ehri's Lab

"Yes," said Ehri.  "I work with nanomachines a great deal, and I also do a little genetics work.  It's part of how I made you into who you are, you know."
Olive
NPC, 81 posts
Tue 14 Sep 2021
at 07:21
  • msg #466

Ehri's Lab

"Have you made anyone else?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 456 posts
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 03:22
  • msg #467

Ehri's Lab

"No sapient life-forms," said Ehri.  "There's AI in my Hands, but it's not self-aware."
Olive
NPC, 82 posts
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #468

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. Why'd you stop?" Olive asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 457 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 03:15
  • msg #469

Ehri's Lab

"I suppose it didn't occur to me," said Ehri.  "My father always warned me against creating true AI.  I think he'd had a bad experience with his own creation trying to kill him or something."
Olive
NPC, 83 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 04:33
  • msg #470

Ehri's Lab

"Sure, but I'm not a robot," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 458 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 04:53
  • msg #471

Ehri's Lab

"That's certainly true," said Ehri.  "I'm not as much a geneticist... are you suggesting that you'd like me to make a few more like you?"
Olive
NPC, 84 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 08:05
  • msg #472

Ehri's Lab

"No, I'm just surprised you stopped," Olive said. "Don't mad scientists want armies?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 459 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 00:55
  • msg #473

Ehri's Lab

"Ah, well," said Ehri, "in fact, I'm not a terribly mad scientist, as these things go.  My father had armies; they didn't work out very well for him.  I'm not trying to conquer anything, and I'm trying to avoid war with anyone by hiding on this planet, so an army would be counterproductive."
Olive
NPC, 85 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 02:08
  • msg #474

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. Slaves then?" Olive asked. "I mean, I was clearly a companion."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 460 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 02:56
  • msg #475

Ehri's Lab

"No, I don't have slaves," said Ehri.  "Or want them.  I made you as a companion, but I didn't realize that I'd actually made you fully sapient.  For doing work around the house, I use the Hands, which aren't self-aware."
Olive
NPC, 86 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 04:07
  • msg #476

Ehri's Lab

"I see, I guess the movies had scientists all wrong then," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 461 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 05:00
  • msg #477

Ehri's Lab

"Well, not entirely," said Ehri.  "I've known some mad scientists.  But not all scientists are mad."
Olive
NPC, 87 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 05:40
  • msg #478

Ehri's Lab

"Are they like the movies?" Olive asked excitedly.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 462 posts
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 00:11
  • msg #479

Ehri's Lab

"I've only met one human mad scientist," said Ehri.  "She's... a little bit like one from a movie, I guess?  But less dangerous."
Olive
NPC, 88 posts
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 03:26
  • msg #480

Ehri's Lab

"Oh! I think I've seen her. She has a lab on the beach, right?" Olive asked. "She looks pretty weird."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 463 posts
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 05:04
  • msg #481

Ehri's Lab

"Well, I think she is, honestly," said Ehri.  "She's making lots of minions, just like the movie version, but I think she's more interested in dating than in world conquest."
Olive
NPC, 89 posts
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 08:08
  • msg #482

Ehri's Lab

Olive chuckled.

"You're doing way better than her then."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 464 posts
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 04:01
  • msg #483

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, I am," said Ehri.  "I wasn't really trying to, either... I wonder if that's the secret?"
Olive
NPC, 90 posts
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 04:52
  • msg #484

Ehri's Lab

"Maybe? I don't know," Olive said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 465 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 03:32
  • msg #485

Ehri's Lab

"I don't, either," said Ehri.  "Oh, I gave Sweet Pea a way to call us.  She's powerful, but that might attract attention."
Olive
NPC, 91 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 04:23
  • msg #486

Ehri's Lab

"I don't know much about her either," Olive said. "She just asked if she could stay in my pot."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 466 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 04:52
  • msg #487

Ehri's Lab

"Well, she's entitled to privacy if-- why is Umu returning with an angel?"  Ehri gestured and Hands moved into the air.  Was this an attack?  What was going on?
Umuru
GM, 450 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 08:21
  • msg #488

Ehri's Lab

"We need your help!" Umuru said as she landed.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 467 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 01:31
  • msg #489

Ehri's Lab

"What's going on?" Ehri asked.  Paha stared at her, at the lab... her eyes grew wide as she took things in.
Umuru
GM, 451 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 02:05
  • msg #490

Ehri's Lab

"One of the archangels showed up and ordered me to find Paha and when I brought her back, the archangel thinks I corrupted her and went off to get reinforcements," Umuru said. "What should we do?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 468 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 04:11
  • msg #491

Ehri's Lab

Ehri sighed deeply, and rubbed between her eyebrows.

"This... is not what I was expecting to happen here," she said.  "I wanted to live a quiet life... all right.  How many Archangels are likely to arrive, Pahaliah?"

"I don't think more than two or three," said Paha.  "That's... too many for the two of us."

"That remains to be seen," said Ehri.  "Umu, I talked about modifying you before.  Are you willing?"
Umuru
GM, 452 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 04:17
  • msg #492

Ehri's Lab

"I suppose I must," Umuru said.
Pahaliah
NPC, 35 posts
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 05:00
  • msg #493

Ehri's Lab

"...is it all right if I watch?" Paha asked.  "I like to w... I'd like to better understand your nature."
Umuru
GM, 453 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 05:20
  • msg #494

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, it is fine," Umuru said. "Are we doing it now?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 469 posts
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 05:00
  • msg #495

Ehri's Lab

"Yes, I think so," said Ehri.  "You'll need to get back into the testing apparatus again."
Umuru
GM, 454 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 05:34
  • msg #496

Ehri's Lab

"Very well," Umuru said as she got undressed and got in.
GM
NPC, 72 posts
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 04:16
  • msg #497

Ehri's Lab

Paha appeared to be watching very closely indeed as Umu was put into the device and Ehri got to work...
Umuru
GM, 455 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 04:25
  • msg #498

Ehri's Lab

Umuru just laid there, letting Ehri work.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 470 posts
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 05:03
  • msg #499

Ehri's Lab

It was a strangely intimate feeling, as Ehri accessed Umu's deepest functions, strengthening, tweaking, exploring new possibilities...
Umuru
GM, 456 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 05:30
  • msg #500

Ehri's Lab

"Oh my," Umuru said, blushing.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 471 posts
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 05:09
  • msg #501

Ehri's Lab

"The other two are watching us very closely," said Ehri.  "It feels a little naughty, I admit... I wonder if we ought to do anything with that angel girl?"
Umuru
GM, 457 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 05:38
  • msg #502

Ehri's Lab

"Such as?" Umuru asked. "It doesn't seem like it should be a problem."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 472 posts
Sun 3 Oct 2021
at 01:54
  • msg #503

Ehri's Lab

Ehri gave a small smile.

"...I said 'with,' not 'to.'  She's staring at you."
Umuru
GM, 458 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 01:15
  • msg #504

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. Hello," Umuru said to the angel.
Pahaliah
NPC, 36 posts
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 01:56
  • msg #505

Ehri's Lab

"Um," said Paha.  "Sorry.  Just watching... it's fascinating, watching this happen!"

Ehri smiled to herself and kept working.
Umuru
GM, 459 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 03:01
  • msg #506

Ehri's Lab

"Are the angels mostly mechanical as well?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 473 posts
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 03:41
  • msg #507

Ehri's Lab

"As far as I can tell, they're similar to you," said Ehri.  "Of course, I won't know unless I can get her into this rig..."
Umuru
GM, 460 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 04:47
  • msg #508

Ehri's Lab

"Are you mechanical as well, Paha?" Umuru asked.
Pahaliah
NPC, 37 posts
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 02:44
  • msg #509

Ehri's Lab

"From what I can tell, we are very similar," said Paha.  "Although... for a detailed comparison, I'd need to see all of you.  And... be seen."
Umuru
GM, 461 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 03:19
  • msg #510

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. It is okay then," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 474 posts
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 05:50
  • msg #511

Ehri's Lab

"Well, we can arrange that, if necessary," said Ehri, and Paha blushed.
Umuru
GM, 462 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 08:55
  • msg #512

Ehri's Lab

"How are my systems?" Umuru asked.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 475 posts
Mon 11 Oct 2021
at 01:07
  • msg #513

Ehri's Lab

"Quite durable, but a little bit unfinished," said Ehri.  "I'm fixing that, though, and getting you some additional weapon systems.  Anything in particular that you'd like?"
Umuru
GM, 463 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 11 Oct 2021
at 02:04
  • msg #514

Ehri's Lab

"I shall leave that to you. You are more up to date on technology than I am," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 476 posts
Tue 12 Oct 2021
at 04:26
  • msg #515

Ehri's Lab

"I'll be creative," said Ehri.  Umu could feel Paha's eyes on her the entire time...
Umuru
GM, 464 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 12 Oct 2021
at 04:48
  • msg #516

Ehri's Lab

Umuru did her best to look back.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 477 posts
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 04:48
  • msg #517

Ehri's Lab

There were moments when it was difficult to do so, but eventually...

"Okay, that's as done as I think I can reasonably be," said Ehri.  "How do you feel?"
Umuru
GM, 465 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 08:35
  • msg #518

Ehri's Lab

"The same," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 478 posts
Sun 17 Oct 2021
at 02:58
  • msg #519

Ehri's Lab

"You may feel a little strange," said Ehri.  "Your power functions have been rewired for greater efficiency, for one thing."
Umuru
GM, 466 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 17 Oct 2021
at 04:28
  • msg #520

Ehri's Lab

"Interesting," Umuru said. "I am hoping this will work."
Ehri Garamel
GM, 479 posts
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 04:01
  • msg #521

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "Get up, and try out a few functions."
Umuru
GM, 467 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 04:35
  • msg #522

Ehri's Lab

Umuru tried her jets and smashed into the reinforced ceiling.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 480 posts
Tue 19 Oct 2021
at 01:30
  • msg #523

Ehri's Lab

"...Why don't we go to the beach to try these out?" said Ehri, wincing at the impact.
Umuru
GM, 468 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 19 Oct 2021
at 02:46
  • msg #524

Ehri's Lab

"Probably for the best," Umuru said, slowly extracting herself.
Pahaliah
NPC, 45 posts
Sun 5 Dec 2021
at 02:35
  • msg #525

Ehri's Lab

Soon they were back at the lab.

"Oh, I'm so excited!" said Paha.  "...what does it feel like, Umu?  It looked so... intimate!"
Umuru
GM, 489 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 5 Dec 2021
at 04:08
  • msg #526

Ehri's Lab

"I suppose that is one way to put it. It is odd, but I have no sensors or anything so I can not feel anything," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 494 posts
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 03:33
  • msg #527

Ehri's Lab

"That's unexpected," said Ehri.  "You couldn't feel anything while I was working on you?"
Umuru
GM, 490 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 04:28
  • msg #528

Ehri's Lab

"A little bit, here and there," Umuru said.
Pahaliah
NPC, 46 posts
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 05:22
  • msg #529

Ehri's Lab

"...what was that like?" Paha asked.
Umuru
GM, 491 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 05:52
  • msg #530

Ehri's Lab

"Strange, but kind of a numb feeling," Umuru said.
Pahaliah
NPC, 47 posts
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 01:43
  • msg #531

Ehri's Lab

"Oh," said Paha.  "It looked more... extreme."

"Well, I don't know what an Angel's sensors are like," said Ehri.  "So it might be pretty different, anyway.  Want to help with this one, Umu?"
Umuru
GM, 492 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 01:53
  • msg #532

Ehri's Lab

"I will do my best," Umuru said with a nod.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 495 posts
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 04:19
  • msg #533

Ehri's Lab

Ehri set to work.  It was quickly becoming apparent that Paha was... feeling considerably more than Umu ever had.
Umuru
GM, 493 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 04:33
  • msg #534

Ehri's Lab

"Hmm. This is surprising. Why would angels be built like this?" Umuru asked.
Pahaliah
NPC, 48 posts
Wed 15 Dec 2021
at 04:13
  • msg #535

Ehri's Lab

Paha gasped.

"It's... supposed to make us more... ah... connected with mortals," she said.  "If we can feel what they do."
Umuru
GM, 494 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 15 Dec 2021
at 04:45
  • msg #536

Ehri's Lab

"Ah. I suppose that makes sense," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 496 posts
Sat 18 Dec 2021
at 04:50
  • msg #537

Ehri's Lab

"So that suggests that that other angel wouldn't react this way..." said Ehri.  "Did you want to try something, Umu?"
Umuru
GM, 495 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 19 Dec 2021
at 02:05
  • msg #538

Ehri's Lab

"I don't know, I am not the best working with robotics," Umuru said. "Is there a way to share memories?"
Ehri Garamel
GM, 497 posts
Sun 19 Dec 2021
at 03:19
  • msg #539

Ehri's Lab

"Several," said Ehri.  "...I think it would be easier between the two of you.  Angels and Demons are based on similar technology; you have interface ports that make it a question of adjusting handshakes, not potentially dangerous neurochemical work."
Umuru
GM, 496 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 19 Dec 2021
at 08:54
  • msg #540

Ehri's Lab

"Oh, then I would like to do that," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 498 posts
Tue 21 Dec 2021
at 23:36
  • msg #541

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "Well, lay down in the operating field, then."
Umuru
GM, 497 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 22 Dec 2021
at 03:09
  • msg #542

Ehri's Lab

Umuru did as she was told.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 499 posts
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 02:23
  • msg #543

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "Now, just relax, and I'll try and link your memories... is there anything special that you want to do with this?"
Umuru
GM, 498 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 27 Dec 2021
at 03:52
  • msg #544

Ehri's Lab

"No, I just think it is important this happens," Umuru said.
Ehri Garamel
GM, 500 posts
Fri 31 Dec 2021
at 03:30
  • msg #545

Ehri's Lab

"All right," said Ehri.  "Go ahead, cue up what you're sharing... NOW."
Umuru
GM, 499 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 31 Dec 2021
at 23:54
  • msg #546

Ehri's Lab

Umuru decided to share her creation, arrival on Earth and her time on Earth.
Pahaliah
NPC, 49 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2022
at 02:56
  • msg #547

Ehri's Lab

Paha shared... as much emotion as memory.  Her life, being created as a weapon to destroy evil.  A hopeless longing for something more, brutally suppressed to not be regarded as a rogue.  A need to love, but no idea of how to achieve that.  A buried self-loathing, a desire for self-destruction as a way out.  A desperation for something more.

And war.  So, so much war.
Umuru
GM, 500 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 2 Jan 2022
at 09:31
  • msg #548

Ehri's Lab

Umuru decided to share her life before Earth and the loneliness of it.
Pahaliah
NPC, 50 posts
Mon 3 Jan 2022
at 02:13
  • msg #549

Ehri's Lab

Paha appeared to be trying to connect with her beyond the sharing of memories-- a desperate need, it felt like.
Umuru
GM, 501 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 3 Jan 2022
at 03:24
  • msg #550

Ehri's Lab

Umuru was confused, they were already connected.
GM
NPC, 73 posts
Wed 5 Jan 2022
at 00:56
  • msg #551

Ehri's Lab

...so far, the connection was memories, and some emotions through them.  But it could be more open.  Or, perhaps, it was just a loneliness?
Umuru
GM, 502 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 5 Jan 2022
at 05:06
  • msg #552

Ehri's Lab

Umuru tried to make Paha see that they were already connected now.
Pahaliah
NPC, 51 posts
Sat 8 Jan 2022
at 04:14
  • msg #553

Ehri's Lab

There was a massive outpouring of need, of love, of... wanting a connection that was poorly understood.
Umuru
GM, 503 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Mon 10 Jan 2022
at 02:19
  • msg #554

Ehri's Lab

"What do you want, exactly? I am confused," Umuru said.
Pahaliah
NPC, 52 posts
Mon 10 Jan 2022
at 03:50
  • msg #555

Ehri's Lab

"...I don't know!" Paha's thoughts wailed.  "I... I need... I need you, I need her, I need something!"
Umuru
GM, 504 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 14 Jan 2022
at 04:01
  • msg #556

Ehri's Lab

"You have us now," Umuru said.
Pahaliah
NPC, 53 posts
Tue 18 Jan 2022
at 00:47
  • msg #557

Ehri's Lab

"...don't know what that mean..." Paha sent.
Umuru
GM, 505 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Sun 23 Jan 2022
at 23:10
  • msg #558

Ehri's Lab

"We care deeply about you and your well being. we won't leave you," Umuru sent.
Pahaliah
NPC, 54 posts
Wed 26 Jan 2022
at 01:26
  • msg #559

Ehri's Lab

"....yours now," Paha sent, relaxing.
Umuru
GM, 506 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Wed 26 Jan 2022
at 02:53
  • msg #560

Ehri's Lab

"I am yours as well," Umuru said.
Pahaliah
NPC, 55 posts
Thu 10 Feb 2022
at 04:33
  • msg #561

Ehri's Lab

"And hers, too," said Paha.
Umuru
GM, 507 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Fri 18 Feb 2022
at 09:21
  • msg #562

Ehri's Lab

"There is plenty of me to go around," Umuru said.
Pahaliah
NPC, 56 posts
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 04:32
  • msg #563

Ehri's Lab

"I hope there is enough of me," said Paha, blushing.  "I will do my best for you!"
Umuru
GM, 508 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Tue 22 Feb 2022
at 06:15
  • msg #564

Ehri's Lab

"Do not worry," Umuru said. "You do not have to try too hard. You are already great."
Pahaliah
NPC, 57 posts
Tue 1 Mar 2022
at 01:49
  • msg #565

Ehri's Lab

"Should we go back to the others?" Paha asked.
Umuru
GM, 509 posts
157
Artificial Demon
Thu 3 Mar 2022
at 08:36
  • msg #566

Ehri's Lab

"I think we should," Umuru said.
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