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[daikonrose]

Hello! This is a little sudden, but I'd like to hear some opinions. Anyone who has time, please go ahead and answer!

Does it seem to you like the native folks are getting better at keeping the basic requirements of human life in mind?

How should a person bargain for things like meal breaks, sleep breaks and so on with potential employers who haven't needed such things themselves in thousands of years? Would it even be possible to persuade someone like that?

Would it be possible for someone with an ordinary, mundane human body to impersonate a robot? How would you do it? Would there be a punishment if you got caught, do you think?

This is all just brainstorming, so please don't worry about wrong answers! Thank you!

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[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony was pretty entertained by the questions, even if they get downright bizarre by the end. They make him laugh, so what the hell.]

A) Yes, they do seem to be getting better. B) Yes, you can negotiate anything if you've got the right talent. An alternative would be to start your own company as we could use more non-native businesses around here. C) Perhaps, but why would you want to? That sounds really dull. D) What did you drink or take this morning and is there some left for sharing?

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[daikonrose]

B) Ah, I should have said from the start, it's the entertainment industry that I want to break into. I wouldn't even know where to begin with opening a film studio--I just want to get cast in something. But you're right, having the right talent is definitely a big concern in this case....

C) I just wanted to consider potential backup plans! That's all.

D) I only drank orange juice this morning, sir.

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[runs_on_batteries]

B) Ah, in that case, write up a list of conditions you need to work properly. After that, you take your list and your cute face and tell every director in the city that with your talent they'll need to pay you double what they're offering and meet every condition. If you say it with enough confidence, you'll have multiple offers within a week.

C) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

D) Adding vodka makes that more fun.

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[blue_eyed_obsession]

Sleep breaks? Whose ever heard of a sleep break? If one of my employees came begging for something like that I would laugh them right out of my office and slam the door in their face.

Are the rules too stringent or are you just lazy?

[As someone who operated on minimal requirements himself, Kaiba could be a difficult employer to work with. Thankfully the vice president was a little more lenient and was able to exert some influence over policies... ]

As for the rest of that.. why bother? I doubt it's an arrestable offense unless you're also trying to gain access to a restricted area, or confidential information

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[daikonrose]

Right? It's totally absurd. I was ashamed just writing it down as a hypothetical scenario. But when I can't leave work for days on end, it becomes a problem. I've gotten a little better at sleeping standing up with my eyes open, but I'm not perfect at it yet, and it can present problems of its own as well.... I'm really at a loss.

I suppose you're right about it not being an arrestable offense, most likely. I wonder if there's even a law written about that specific scenario.

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[shroudedsecrets]

[ Congratulations Kyoko, she needed a distraction and this is one, apparently. ]

If by "human" you mean those who possess needs that are not ones easily fulfilled by the current lifestyles of the citizens, it is possible. We have been here long enough, after all.

As for the second, in some cases you would have less luck, but fortunately in some ways the population seems to have become more sensitive to certain needs, given they do not wish to see harm done to those brought here, let alone for them to be put in potential danger. You might approach a negotiation from that angle - allowing your enthusiasm to shine and appealing to some basic desires to protect.

Magic might give you an illusionary form, but without knowledge about those you are seeking to blend in with or their culture, let alone embarking on it under a misguided purpose, it would probably not last very long at all. Any perceived punishment would likely derive from your intention--why you would choose to deceive in the first place, or if you were truly wanting to connect enough to fit in with their people.

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[daikonrose]

[ Kyoko Mogami: here to lead you down a rabbit hole for all your distraction needs. ]

That's kinda what I was thinking! They even have a clinic for us non-robots now--they're probably getting used to us, even if just a little bit. But then, if they worry TOO much, that's a problem too. Especially if you've given them a scare before, they might be afraid to let you work with them again.

I definitely can't disguise myself with magic.... And for sure, I would have to study them a lot more before I could blend in with them for very long. As for my motives... well, it's not like I would be trying to spy on them. It would all be a last resort anyway.

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[connectsthedots]

While they certainly seem to be getting better, there’s still plenty they don’t know. In my experience working with them from a press standpoint, however, they’re quite receptive to our feedback and try to be accommodating. We’re a valuable asset to them, after all.

Are you trying to get a job with them, yourself?

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[daikonrose]

The press!! You work in the press here? That's a pretty intense work environment, right? Usually? Is it like that here too? And you're able to keep up?

Yes--I've worked with them before, actually, but it ended kinda badly. But that was a while ago, so I'm wondering if they might understand my situation a little better this time, if I can get them to let me try again.

[necromanswers]

Take the practical path- sell to your unique strengths. The population already think of us as celebrities most often than not, so why wouldn't you want to capitalize on it? Tell them you'll get the benefits of sleep and reasonable breaks and in exchange you'll give them the pleasure of employing a real human.

[daikonrose]

They definitely seemed pretty excited about that when I tried before, but I didn't press it. I've always followed the "don't be a diva" rule, but... I guess I shouldn't have tried to compromise on necessities in the first place, maybe.

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[justcawse]

Surely our dear captors [No, he's not filtering that out. He's still salty.] would have to take into account our needs if they expect us to help them with theirs. We're no better than pets to them and you generally take care of your pets.

I can't imagine a good reason to have to impersonate a robot. If nothing else, it's pretty clear we're nothing like that [In most cases.] so our actions would probably give that away even if we tried.

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[daikonrose]

I'd say "battery packs" is more accurate than "pets" but that's not really what I'm getting at this time. In this situation, I just want them to consider my limitations without shutting me out because of them.

Impersonation is a hypothetical last-case scenario. I was just thinking about it, that's all.

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[hot_handed]

I dunno about impersonating but the best kind of bargain is a threat on someone's life.

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[daikonrose]

Maybe you missed it, but I was talking about the robots.

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[pinkxeno]

i mean if we dont get breaks we break down
maybe compare robots and humans?



do u want to impersonate a robot kyoko-chan???

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[daikonrose]

Exactly! They know it, but I think it must be hard to remember sometimes, since they're not used to it. It also means there's a natural disadvantage to them letting us join them in certain types of work, you know?

I was just thinking about it! As a possibility.

[astralera]

Hello,

They have gotten better, yes. It has been nearly two years since the first of us arrived so it would be more surprising if they hadn't.

Overall their natures seem to be friendly, inquisitive, and eager to help. If there is an industry you wish to join I am certain there will be no need for persuasion, but simply a gentle reminder on what mortals require to maintain good health. If there is still an issue you can reach out to the city council and make your case.

I do not believe human would be able to impersonate one of the natives here to a degree that would be convincing — at least in the long-term. If not attempted maliciously I doubt there would be any punishments, but rather they would find it humourous. They would also likely be concerned for the health of the individual as well, as it may be very strenuous on the mortal form depending on the extent of the mimicry.

From my experience as of late, while the natives are not inclined to change their own ways of life, they are incredibly welcoming in regards to making accommodations for us. Just as there are things we can do that they cannot due to their inorganic forms, so too are there things we cannot do that they can. They are very understanding of this.

May I ask which employer you are interested in working with?

[daikonrose]

Oh, I'm not exactly looking to get one particular employer to hire me. And I certainly don't want to go so far as getting the city council involved!

I guess the problem is that I kinda left the entire entertainment industry with the wrong impression of my capabilities, I'm pretty sure.... It was my fault, for not being clear about my limits from the outset last time.

Maybe the question I really should have asked is, how do you convince an employer to give you another chance? I don't know if the usual way I'd do it would work in this situation....

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[whenyouneedme]

Pretty sure you can just ask for those things.

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[daikonrose]

Naive....

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[ancientflower]

Well I'd think if they are getting better at keeping basic human requirements in mind, breaks and such things would be a natural progression!

As for pretending to be one... uhm, why would you want to do that?

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[daikonrose]

Right? It shouldn't be too difficult for them to remember these days, probably!

Oh, that's just a possible last-ditch effort I'm thinking about.

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[sweetlies]

> They absolutely are. Though they do struggle with a few things once in a while such as flavor or textures.

> I doubt you would have must difficulty, honestly. They may not be used to being flesh and blood any more, but they are trying to learn and keep our needs in mind. I'm sure a gentle reminder of our limitations would be all they needed, considering how much of an impact we're making on their world so far. They'd want us to be as healthy and happy as possible.

> I couldn't say. Although, I could see them being split between amusement and being insulted at attempts to impersonate them.

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[daikonrose]

And what if they get the wrong impression, and think there's no way one of us could possibly keep up with a group of them in a serious work setting?That's a real concern too, I have to say....

I wouldn't try to impersonate them for a long time!