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personavelvetroomdr2024-09-19 08:30 am
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(Open) Exploration Time!
Lyssi found himself wanting to learn more. He's learned a lot since he's arrived in the Velvet Room, but there's still so much more to learn, and as such, he's decided to take a nice, long walk around the various areas of the Velvet Room to see just what he can find.
After all, he's learned about fishing and handling prey, as well as the fact that the orbs are stealing peoples' likeness without permission and thus need to be eliminated, but surely there's more, correct?
Just what will he discover today?
Option 1: Through the streets of Tokyo, Lyssi finds himself staring up at a particular restaurant. Big Bang Burger... It is said that there is a challenge there, a burger that will send you to the very stars themselves. Granted, Lyssi can only eat small amounts at a time and he doesn't really get much enjoyment out of it (What is taste, he wonders? He can register different ingredients, but they do not 'taste' different, as far as he can note).
But he finds himself perplexed. How does a burger send you to the stars? How does it rival outer space? He stares at the advertisement on the window for the Big Bang Challenge with a blank stare.
Option 2: As Lyssi steps up to the shrine in Inaba, he looks up at the building with that same blank stare of his. A shrine... a place of worship and prayer. From what he understands, students come here in order to pray for good grades.
Perhaps he should pray to be more human?
And so he takes a step closer... and continues to stare.
How does one pray?
Option 3: In Iwatodai, Lyssi has found himself staring at the flowers at Rafflesia. All of them vivid colors, all of them beautiful... but he simply stares at them with that blank expression. They just... look like plants to him. Products of the Earth, bees gather pollen from flowers such as these.
...Why do the cognitive people gather them? Why are they sold? He doesn't understand.
He picks up a rose, staring at it as it pokes at one of its thorns. Why does it have thorns? To protect itself from potential threats? That much is obvious, but...
"..."
...He's not sure. It feels as though there's something more to it, somehow.
After all, he's learned about fishing and handling prey, as well as the fact that the orbs are stealing peoples' likeness without permission and thus need to be eliminated, but surely there's more, correct?
Just what will he discover today?
Option 1: Through the streets of Tokyo, Lyssi finds himself staring up at a particular restaurant. Big Bang Burger... It is said that there is a challenge there, a burger that will send you to the very stars themselves. Granted, Lyssi can only eat small amounts at a time and he doesn't really get much enjoyment out of it (What is taste, he wonders? He can register different ingredients, but they do not 'taste' different, as far as he can note).
But he finds himself perplexed. How does a burger send you to the stars? How does it rival outer space? He stares at the advertisement on the window for the Big Bang Challenge with a blank stare.
Option 2: As Lyssi steps up to the shrine in Inaba, he looks up at the building with that same blank stare of his. A shrine... a place of worship and prayer. From what he understands, students come here in order to pray for good grades.
Perhaps he should pray to be more human?
And so he takes a step closer... and continues to stare.
How does one pray?
Option 3: In Iwatodai, Lyssi has found himself staring at the flowers at Rafflesia. All of them vivid colors, all of them beautiful... but he simply stares at them with that blank expression. They just... look like plants to him. Products of the Earth, bees gather pollen from flowers such as these.
...Why do the cognitive people gather them? Why are they sold? He doesn't understand.
He picks up a rose, staring at it as it pokes at one of its thorns. Why does it have thorns? To protect itself from potential threats? That much is obvious, but...
"..."
...He's not sure. It feels as though there's something more to it, somehow.
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"Understood. I thought perhaps you would want a toy as well, but it seems like that is not the case."
He's just... standing at the counter now, waiting for the food. Shouldn't he be sitting down right about now?
"..."
He's practically having a staring match with the cashier cognition... Wait, does he seriously not know restaurant etiquette?
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He’s pointedly ignoring loki cackling how he is here too.
“No, I’m afraid not. Perhaps another time” he chuckles placidly.
…
Oh my god this guy. He taps Lyssi’s shoulder, “we should go sit down. The waiter will bring over our orders at the table” you know what, Robin he’ll take more of that patience now thank you.
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"Oh. Understood."
And without argument, he begins to head for one of the booths and sits down. He sits up straight in the seat, perhaps standing out a bit from the ironically more natural-seeming cognitive people.
"...I will admit that my experience with humans and their customs is incredibly limited."
He's aware of some things, but for the most part? He wasn't given that information. He was only meant to hunt Shadows. After the explosion, well... any plans of acclimating him to humans was cut short, and he was given the task of eliminating stray Shadows instead as one of the few-- if not the only remaining Anti-Shadow Suppression Weapon left active.
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And the conclusion he’s coming to is he wouldn’t be surprised to learn this guy was just born… build? Created? Activated??
Whatever the term, he doesn’t know much.
He bites back the retort of ‘yeah no kidding’ at Lyssi’s comment and instead gives a polite smile.
“Well, I’d be happy to give a basic rundown on resteraunt edict then” if only so this guy doesn’t embarrass himself in the future.
He did it before with Hannei, how hard can it be to explain to a robot?
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"If you are able, I want to learn as much as possible from you. This is when I'm supposed to say 'thank you', correct?"
He continues staring directly at Akechi, his eyes locked directly into his own.
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Ugh.
“That’s correct.” He nods, ok where to start. Which is how akechi ends up doing on a whole explanation on how to act in a public restaurant, and for good measure elaborating on the differences between what you can do in a more casual dining or fast food vs fine dining, though he isn’t sure if this guy will ever be in a fine dining establishment.
Who knows, better safe than sorry.
And frankly by the end of this he is biting back any annoyance and relying heavily on Robin Hood to keep that patience in check.
“Any questions?” He asks at the end, a sunny sweet smile that covers his bubbling irritation.
Why did he agree to this, he just wanted something to eat?
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"Yes. When fine dining, how do you tell the difference between the various different versions of your silverware?"
After all, what makes a salad fork different from another fork?
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“Well, it depends on the size or shape of the utensil, but I’ll let you in on a little secret” ok maybe this is because he’s getting a bit annoyed but also… well it’s probably good to let him in on this tidbit anyways.
“The only people I’ve met who take genuine offense if you don’t use the correct type of spoon or fork for an occasion aren’t the type of people who’s opinion I value that highly.” Because seriously who makes a fuss about forks? There’s so much better shit to get pissy over but you choose forks!?
He does still explain the differences though, but best to let Lyssi know that ahead of time.
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"So it is a non-issue, then? But why are you required to use them to begin with if only certain people are bothered by using them incorrectly?"
It doesn't make sense... Though he does seem to understand the proper way that use the different variations of silverware now.
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“I suppose some people feel superior enforcing arbitrary rules on others that they can shame them for not knowing. Or something like that” though if he had to give a less… pessimistic answer.
“Though, I suppose learning and abiding by some arbitrary rules also shows a level of respect or dedication to some traditions. I’m not entirely sure of it myself, but it is something I’ve had to learn to mingle with certain spaces” maybe it’s just another gate to keep out people they don’t think are ‘worthy of their time’
It’s stupid. Maybe he shouldn’t teach the impressionable robot about disillusionment.
“I’d certainly ask for other opinions on that question if you’re still curious, I’m not sure of the actual answer so I can only give an opinionated one” he gives a slightly a
Apologetic smile.
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"...I will register this to my data banks for later reference. I cannot say that I understand it at this moment."
But he looks straight at Akechi nodding in response to asking others. That much is sound advice, at least.
"Other perspectives are ideal in seeking out information such as this. I will be sure to ask other humans about this subject as well."
He finally turns his gaze away from Akechi, facing the counter instead.
"...When does the food normally arrive?"
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…honestly maybe he should ask someone else that question himself when he gets the chance, he wonders what Sae would think of fancy rich people dinners and silverware bickering?
…
Anyways
“Well, usually in places like this food could take anywhere from five to ten minutes to arrive, so I’d assume it’d be out…” Ah and speak of the devil, there’s a cognitive server bringing over their food. They set the tray down in front of them both and then leaves after a polite bow.
“Ah, well, seems they have the timing about right” he chuckles politely. Finally, he’s hungry, hopefully if he believes it hard enough this cognitive burger will taste amazing.