@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?

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Voice - un: vivi.ornitier

[toosmall]

[He's still a little fuzzy on how to use this, but he's getting the hang of it. His voice is a bit muffled as he's holding the phone with both of his gloved hands, blocking the phone mic a bit.]

Oh, hello... I'm not sure what an acronym is, but if that's what you want to be called I can do that!

[Now concerning her question. Death was a heavy subject for him lately. It's taken up a lot of his mind and thoughts after meeting others like himself and talking about "stopping".]

... what if I don't want to die? Th-Thinking about it um... I really don't like to.

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ Ah. She understands the fear of death well- She was programmed to, but also due to her own defects she's sometimes afraid of 'dying' by decomission as well. ]

It is. Thank you! As for your answer, that's very understandable. I don't think most people want to die. Mortality can be an unpleasant reality to face.

How about another question? [ A pause as she considers. ] What is your favorite dessert?

[toosmall]

[Originally he wasn't meant to have a mind of his own, just enough to follow orders. Thankfully he was never used for the purpose he was made for. Unluckily though, his people have an expiration date that isn't far off for him, which he's just found out before being whisked away here. Holds hands in being afraid to die solidarity!]

Yeah... it makes me really sad and scared to think about it.

[Oh! Okay another question! Hmm...]

Oh well, I'm not sure about favorite, I've not really tried many desserts, but I had these little cakes in Lindblum. They were really yummy! There were little berries inside them.

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ R.O.S.I.E. also has an expiration date but unfortunately she doesn't have the faintest idea when it will come. That's part of why she is so afraid, she supposes.

But this isn't about her. Nothing ever really is. ]

Oh, those sound delightful! I don't eat, but if I could, I think I'd most like ice cream.

[toosmall]

[It could be about her. One day it can be!]

Hwuah? You don't eat?

[Doesn't everyone need to eat??]

Ice cream... I've never heard of that before. Is it cold cream? That sounds like it could be refreshing and sweet.

voice; @sadi

[singularwidower]

Well. Considering that I am next in line to rule Hell, I would hope people remember to say hello when they join me.

[Oh, he sounds very, very amused.]

un: luusi

[grief]

❰ HELLO HOT ROBOT

luusi needs so much assistance in so many areas, she'll have to drum up a list -- because trust and believe, she is more than willing to put this helper bot to work. the icebreaker takes her by surprise.

after a pause, she answers, ❱

Probably my FavoRIGHT♡Girls!! UR collection. ❰ the fact that she has no mobile games here is KILLING her. ❱ That's all I need on my tombstone.

[r_o_s_i_e]

Oh! That sounds like quite the title. You wouldn't happen to be related to Lucifer, would you?

[ She doesn't seem bothered if he is, honestly, just genuinely curious. ]

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ Sounds fake but ok ]

No, I don't. I'm an artificial being; things like the need for food or sleep aren't really a concern for me.

[ She does still 'sleep' sometimes, of course, to run system diagnostics and whatnot but technicalities! ]

It is like cold cream! I always thought strawberry sounded like the best flavor.

[r_o_s_i_e]

[ Hello, equally attractive woman! ]

It sounds like an accomplishment, for sure! Some of the scientists from back home liked to collect things- Maybe I should give it a try not that I have the time?

We could start our own collection of something, even!

[grief]

All it feels like there is to collect here is little furry forest fuckers and dust. Can barely get my lamp to click on, let alone find things to hoard.

❰ this is spoken while she's lying on her rotten bed, a hand idly reaching out to slap the lamp in question over and onto the floor. no use for it, might as well break it the rest of the way. ❱

But if you can find something that catches your fancy, be my guest.

[singularwidower]

[Daemon mishears the word she uses. As such, he is flabbergasted that anyone here might know anything of the world he's from.]

Lucivar is my brother. [Just boggled.] Ah. May I ask how you have heard of him?

[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]

I was thinking something like mushrooms might be nice. Or even just different types of stone and gems. I'm not sure what's available here but it'd be interesting to find out.

[ Don't break things more, Luusi! You can fix them! ]

I know it's not the most exciting but...

Well, actually, maybe I could make a collectible game on our phones? A simple one, perhaps, but it might be possible.

[ And thus, R.O.S.I.E. invented a gacha game for the network. ]

[r_o_s_i_e]

I was programmed with a large database of knowledge from several worlds to help foreigners on Zenith.

Hell's mythology is one of them, but- I suppose it isn't just myth for you, is it? You'll have to tell me more though! There's nothing like a first-hand source.

[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.

[singularwidower]

I have never heard of Zenith. Nor of...programmed. [He says this slowly and somewhat thoughtfully.] Perhaps you could share what "AI" and "helper bot" mean? In exchange, I would be willing to provide a little bit of background.

[r_o_s_i_e]

Oh, of course! I apologize. I keep forgetting people here are from different realities where technology might not be quite so advanced.

Zenith is the planet I'm from and is also the name of the corporation that created me. I'm not a person, exactly, but more... a construct. An artificial intelligence, which is what "AI" stands for. My function is as a "helper bot," which means I was specifically designed with helping people in mind.

I hope that makes sense.

[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.

[singularwidower]

I see.

[He sounds like he's processing. Also, he's not sure he approves of 'not quite so advanced' as a term applied to his home reality.]

It does make sense. The artificial constructs that we have with the ability to mimic the living do not have so much, hrm, apparent agency. My wife can mimic herself and leave a subdued copy behind, but few others have the ability. You mean to say that you are sapient in your own right?

[Somewhat dry, he adds:] Perhaps you could explain 'planet' as well?

[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".]

[grief]

Mushrooms? Bet the ones in this place can give you a really wigged out trip. Unless you're collecting them to look at them. Kind of strange. Gems are nice, but the effort is so...tedious.

❰ she kicks the lamp, in mental defiance. ❱

You've got that kind of tech, though? Mobile game progamming?