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Robots can't have strokes, right? But if you THOUGHT a robot might have had a stroke, would it be appropriate to nag them to see a robot doctor right away? Or is it fine to let them get repairs on their own schedule? I kinda don't know how computers work at all...

[ Kyoko is Concerned after a visit to Rawna's temple. ]

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If they were not aware of something amiss, another of their number might be more attentive to the nature of their problem, unless it was a widespread situation. If you know someone closer to them that might be able to approach more freely, that could be a solution.

Or it could be likely they might not want to concern us with the details personally, if they are aware of the cause.

I guess I could try asking some of the other priests. They're all really reasonable as a general rule, AND they're bound to know more than me, so if it's important they'll make the right call, I would think?

That seems a reasonable approach. That way you can be certain your concern is relayed, and it is possible they would appreciate knowing that they might have to check themselves, if something is indeed affecting them.

That's right--I said "stroke" because it was the first conclusion my mind jumped to, but if there's a possibility it's something like a virus, they should be watching out for it!

I admit I am not familiar with what you are referencing, but it does not seem often that we are... consciously aware of what may be impacting them in their states.

Oh, excuse me! You see, a stroke isn't a sickness that can be passed from one person to another, like a virus. I actually don't know much about how it happens, but the result is brain damage, and some of the most famous symptoms are confusion and messed up speech--which was why those priests made me think of it. But a computer virus would make more sense! And in that case, they all need to be vigilant, right?

I see. I was not aware those were the symptoms they had been exhibiting.

They may be inhabiting the bodies of robots and thus spared certain aspects that might affect those with flesh, but it is true that they might be vulnerable to other forms of corrosion or corruption. If it is their memory being affected, it could also be possible that they might be experiencing too much new knowledge and inadvertently overriding their own systems in some way.

If multiple people are affected at once, it could be something else entirely that they may want to look into, else we are only left to speculate on their accounts.

Too much new knowledge... [ Like filling up your phone with too many pictures and apps? She almost asks, but decides that would be a little insensitive. ] I never thought about how something like that could cause problems, but I think I get it. It didn't seem like ALL of the priests were having problems, but there was more than one of them that seemed kinda off. I'll go back right now and find someone to talk to.

[ All and all it is a troubling line of thought for... personal reasons, as much as a complex subject, but they don't really know what is happening for certain. ]

If there is any fruit to the speculation, memory... can be quite fragile. There have been many changes that they have endured since our arrivals, as well as their adapting to their own consideration of their lost history, they have been reacclimating to the needs and demands of otherworlders for some time now.

Hopefully you will encounter someone who will be inclined to listen to what you say.

[ If they're among Rawna's adherents though, that might be tricky... ]

They told me not to worry, but it's just so sudden, is the thing. I can't remember ever seeing this kind of problem before. I don't know if telling them a second time will make a difference, but it seems like I'm not the only one who noticed, so... maybe it'll be a little more persuasive if I can get other people to nag them a bit too.

If they are asking you not to worry, it could simply be that they are noting your concern but not thinking it necessary to inform further on steps they may take, simply because it is a matter of vulnerability.

Making the effort would hurt no one, at least, or perhaps be more of an indication to them that it is apparent than not. There are times when what one might consider a small reminder can carry very far with others.

That's true. At the end of the day, it's really none of my business. And they don't have any reason to take me seriously, either. But if enough of us say something, maybe we can wear them down.