[ There is a smile in her voice now. It seems that she approves of his answer. Isn't it wonderful? Alone, she doubts someone would be able to handle a devastating truth. Together with someone, one would be able to, for they would be able to assist each other to stand. ]
Well, he accomplished what he needed to, and was able to navigate social necessities for work. It was a little hard to say when he didn't usually worrying about trying.]
...I have always been different from others, I am aware of that. It isn't uncommon for others to misunderstand me or my intentions. However, I have always been able to communicate what was necessary. I have never had much need to form anything beyond that.
[At least she didn't have to worry about offending him.]
[ GIVE. Her a moment. She needs to think of a response. He's so blunt! ] Companionship, I mean. [ And sure, sure, fucking can go hand in hand with that, but that wasn't just what she was implying! ]
Still better than talking about testing if this is virtual reality. ]
Er, yes. Someone who you value. [ A beat, then she adds-- ] More than, say, whatever... um, practical use they have for you. [ Be that "practical use" working on a project for him or, uh, engaging in something sexual. ]
[It had been officially recognized as a friendship, so he can confirm that now.
Did he value him beyond practical use? It did start with scientific fascination, and he had been rather helpful in many ways. But, he didn't always expect assistance.]
I suppose I prefer to have his company rather than not the majority of the time. [He had his limits, though. He was hardly obsessive and didn't necessarily want to be with someone 24/7.]
[ Children know what care means! Children! How deep must she go with this man.
She's about to speak-- to say something else, perhaps, but stops. Only after a delayed moment does she speak again. ] Care... with feeling. With one's heart.
People use words like 'care' and 'love' to cover a wide range of emotions. The way one feels about one's mother is quite a bit different than how one feels about a desired lover.
...Or one should hope they would be different. I do not wish for my feelings to be misinterpreted due to vague terminology.
I appreciate his company as well as his assistance, and prefer that he remain unharmed.
Oh, Besithia...that-- what you just said, [ About appreciating company, preferring that he remain unharmed...! ] that is definitely considered caring for another.
Because it is important that you care, and acknowledge that you have those feelings. It is your greatest strength.... even if you might not realize it. [ Her smile can be heard over the audio. ] It's good that you inspire yourself, but little can be accomplished alone. That, ah, "third party" you asked about in order to better make advancements? Inspiration? The best source are those feelings for someone else.
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And if that horrible reality hurt those you care for?
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It would be preferable to handle the truth together.
[He was very much, fiercely, opposed to living any sort of lie.]
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"If" you were?
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Besithia.... Do you have... [ How does she ask this. ] trouble forming relationships?
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Well, he accomplished what he needed to, and was able to navigate social necessities for work. It was a little hard to say when he didn't usually worrying about trying.]
...I have always been different from others, I am aware of that. It isn't uncommon for others to misunderstand me or my intentions. However, I have always been able to communicate what was necessary. I have never had much need to form anything beyond that.
[At least she didn't have to worry about offending him.]
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Have... you ever wanted more than was was "necessary" from those you interact with?
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Yes, I was interested in copulating once.
[And that was completely unnecessary behavior.]
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--Um.
[ GIVE. Her a moment. She needs to think of a response. He's so blunt! ] Companionship, I mean. [ And sure, sure, fucking can go hand in hand with that, but that wasn't just what she was implying! ]
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Hmm.
Do you mean something akin to a friend?
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Still better than talking about testing if this is virtual reality. ]
Er, yes. Someone who you value. [ A beat, then she adds-- ] More than, say, whatever... um, practical use they have for you. [ Be that "practical use" working on a project for him or, uh, engaging in something sexual. ]
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Well, I do have one friend.
[It had been officially recognized as a friendship, so he can confirm that now.
Did he value him beyond practical use? It did start with scientific fascination, and he had been rather helpful in many ways. But, he didn't always expect assistance.]
I suppose I prefer to have his company rather than not the majority of the time. [He had his limits, though. He was hardly obsessive and didn't necessarily want to be with someone 24/7.]
Why do you ask?
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You care about this friend, correct?
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She's about to speak-- to say something else, perhaps, but stops. Only after a delayed moment does she speak again. ] Care... with feeling. With one's heart.
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...Or one should hope they would be different. I do not wish for my feelings to be misinterpreted due to vague terminology.
I appreciate his company as well as his assistance, and prefer that he remain unharmed.
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I still do not know why you ask.
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