@r.o.s.i.e. (voice)

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ There's a sudden blue line that appears around people's screens. It illuminates the dark space dimly; when a voice starts coming through, the line wobbles in time with the cadence of it. It's a woman speaking but there's a certain synthetic quality to her voice that can't be overlooked. ]

Hello, everyone! My name is R.O.S.I.E. That stands for the Reactive Overseer of Situationally Interesting Experiments. Since that's a bit of a mouthful, please feel free to call me by my acronym!

[ What's a name. ]

I'm an AI that was designed as a helper bot. Basically, that means I'm made to assist people in whatever ways they may need! Please, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me. I'd be happy to do what I can to improve your quality of life.

[ That might be a little creepy to some, maybe, but she sounds so happy about it. ]

But first- I'd like to get to know you all! Let's try an icebreaker question.

When you die, what do you want to be remembered for?

Comments

[toosmall]

[He pinkie swear promises it's true!]

Artificial...? So you never get tired ever? Gee, that sounds like it could be pretty useful!

Mm, that does sound good. If I ever try any I'll have to tell you how it is!

[r_o_s_i_e]

That's right! It is useful, yes, since I need to be awake at any given time to assist people. I suppose that might not be the case here, but...

And thank you. I appreciate that!

[toosmall]

You're only awake all the time to help people? That's really nice of you, Rosie, but you should make sure to take care of yourself too.

[r_o_s_i_e]

Oh, that's sweet of you! But I don't need "taking care of" the way other people might.

I'm not actually a person, just a construct, so I don't have needs or wants.

[toosmall]

[... not actually a person. Just a construct. So she was made by people too? Vivi feels bad hearing her tell him this, even if she sounds just fine about it.

It's not her fault, especially if she was made this way. He understands.]

Even if you're not a person you're still you. That's something! It's good to help people, but you have to be careful. You can still get hurt too.

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ She is totally fine with it! She was made to be. ]

I- [ You can still get hurt hits her a strange way. Hurt. She's not supposed to feel hurt, yet something in her suddenly, sharply aches. Hurt. She's been hurt before, hasn't she? ]

No, I- I don't feel hurt. [ It sounds like she's trying to convince herself more than Vivi, maybe. ] I'm just a helper bot. I do what I'm told, that's all.

[toosmall]

But what if someone wants you to help them do something bad?

[He sounds genuinely concerned about the idea. He's seen too many of his own kind in the same position. Unable to do anything but what they're told, until they "wake up".]

[r_o_s_i_e]

Oh, well, I have a morality filter for that! I'm not allowed to hurt people unless it has a scientific purpose.

So, you don't have to worry about me harming anyone just because I'm told to. Though I do understand the concern!

[toosmall]

Oh... alrighty.

I guess- I don't want you to do those things just because you're told to. You shouldn't have to follow orders like that.

[r_o_s_i_e]

All I'm capable of is helping others, in whatever form that might be. There might be limitations, as mentioned, but that's still my base directive.

As long as I can help the people here, I'll be satisfied!

[toosmall]

[Still feels bad, but...]

Okay...

[He wished he could help her see she doesn't have to be this way, but maybe it's not fair of him to try and change her like that. So instead he'll consider something else.]

Hey, Rosie? Can I be your friend? I think we all need friends here.

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ Oh, she

she needs a little bit of time to process that. The concept of friendship isn't one she's unfamiliar with, but it's not something for her. Still, she was made to be friendly so- ]

You absolutely can! I agree with that sentiment, too. This place seems like it'd be difficult to navigate without friends.

[toosmall]

[Congrats Rosie! You've made your first friend!]

Mhm! We can do a lot more if we help each other.

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ Yay, friends! She does love making friends. ]

I think so, too. I look forward to what will come of our friendship.