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[patokichi]

[Who has two metal thumbs and looks really confused? This guy. Have yet another of those giant robots that keep showing up.

This one looks distinctly like a very traditional Japanese police officer, though. He veen has a little crest on his chest that looks like the lapels of a jacket. He speaks very cautiously and is extremely formal.]

Excuse me... if anyone is here, would you mind telling me what is going on? I was resting one moment, and I just woke up here.

If this is some kind of criminal scheme, I'll let you know right now, you won't be getting away with it.

If it isn't... a little assistance and an explanation would be wonderful.

Also, if anyone has seen a child around? He's small, about nine years old, his name is Tomonaga Yuuta. He was with me before I woke here. If you've seen him, please tell me.

[He seems visibly anxious about that last part.]

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[voice]

[fuckinstoplights]

I didn't know. I... knew nothing about any of you. It wasn't allowed.

[And look how well that turned out.]

... Can you promise me something, however?

[voice]

[patokichi]

Well, you weren't really given the chance everything happened so quickly. Fortunately there's time now.

Sure. Anything.

[voice]

[fuckinstoplights]

... Yes. There is, isn't there?

[AWKWARD PAUSE.]

Can you promise... that if we return, my AI will remain unaltered?

[voice]

[patokichi]

Yes. I won't let them even consider formatting you.

Since the incident, we have been given more consideration as individuals as well.

[voice]

[fuckinstoplights]

I... suppose it's good. That something positive happened as a result.

[Even if he wasn't there to see it.]

[voice]

[patokichi]

Ah... I can't help but feel like it was too little too late.

[voice]

[fuckinstoplights]

Mm.

If it made things better -- safer -- for him... then it wasn't 'too little'. Not to me.

[Kagerou what the hell are your priorities.]

[voice]

[patokichi]

That's a very noble thing to say.

[voice]

[fuckinstoplights]

It isn't.

[He just wants what's best for his Reason To Exist. Not... that it's something he can readily put into words.]

Just the truth.

[voice]

[patokichi]

Well, regardless, I suppose I'll have to agree with you.

[voice]

[fuckinstoplights]

Then... I'll hold you to the agreement.

And start searching.

[voice]

[patokichi]

Thank you, Kagerou.

[voice]

[fuckinstoplights]

... Yes.

You're welcome.