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[canofmanji]

Who: Manji
Username: username
Warnings: None

[Manji has been trying to get new clothes to fit into this strange new world a bit better. There is just one thing he's not sure he'll understand. So much so he just has to turn on his camera and ask the network at large.]

Why would anyone wear jeans? They're so tight. How do people move in them without... pinching?

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[canofmanji]

Churned frozen cream? [He tries to picture it, but finds it difficult.] Not sure if that's for me, but I'd probably have to see it first.

[failedpromise]

It's considered a delicacy: there are shops that sell it all over town. I'm pretty sure they'd let you try a sample if you asked.

(At least, something tells her that they would. A piece of leftover memory from Dr. Halsey? Anyway, it makes sense: letting someone try before they buy means that flavors that might not seem appealing at first glance don't get completely ignored.)

[canofmanji]

A delicacy you say? [He muses to himself.] I dunno, I'll consider trying some if it's convenient, but I've never been much for sweet things. Especially the stuff in this world, I swear it hurts my teeth sometimes.

[failedpromise]

To each their own. Though I will note that a lot of things are sweeter than they would be in your time - sugar and similar sweeteners are more accesibe in this day and age.

(Somewhere, she's shrugging.)

[canofmanji]

That would explain it. Even food that seems like it should be familiar always tastes wrong to me.

[failedpromise]

Some preservation methods can also affect taste. People who grew up eating 21st century foods are used to it - for some things, they're unlikely to even be able to tell the difference.

Unfortunately, that doesn't help the people who haven't.

[canofmanji]

It's fine. I'm use to people thinking I'm weird. Just another thing to add to the list. [He acts like he's fine with this, but truthfully it sometimes gets tiring that few seem to want to see things from his perspective.]

[failedpromise]

I'd warn you about the potential negative health impacts of consuming food loaded with modern day preservatives and sweeteners, but something tells me that won't be a problem for you.

(Considering he's apparently immortal and all.)

If it helps, I'm pretty sure you'd be considered relatively normal in comparison to the rest of us if the public could see through the illusions.

[canofmanji]

I prefer catching my own food anyway. [It really won't be a problem.]

Probably, what makes me really weird is inside me. You? Aren't you blue under there?

[failedpromise]

Not always. (She grins.) Sometimes I'm purple, depending on mood.

[canofmanji]

What colour do you turn when you're pissed off?

[failedpromise]

(She blinks. That's not actually a question anyone has ever asked her.)

If I'm actually angry enough to change? Red, usually.

[canofmanji]

So if I ever see you turning red I should run for it?

[failedpromise]

(She narrows her eyes.)

What, you intending on deliberately doing something to piss me off?

[canofmanji]

Nope, more I know when I'm out of my element and future tech-y things? I'm way out of my element. So to upset you that badly seems like a good way to get myself killed. Even if that is next to impossible for me.

[failedpromise]

(She pauses for several long moments, though when she speaks up again, she doesn't sound offended so much as surprised and thoughtful.)

You know, I think you're the first person displaced from the past to actually get that AI are dangerous. (But then she sighs.) But no, I'm tired of being a weapon. Might yell your ears off, maybe.

[canofmanji]

Anything can be dangerous. [He says it casually.] So don't worry. I don't think you're going to start coming for my head. Although it might be fun to see you try if you did. Spice things up around here.

[failedpromise]

If I came for you in the physical fighting sense I'd probably lose. (No shame - it's not her area of expertise, even if she has been getting better.) If I came for you using my capabilities as an AI... a lot of people would lose.

(Her voice darkens slightly for a moment there. She wasn't kidding about being a weapon, buddy.)

Still, might be interesting to have another sparring partner for training.

(If he's interested.)

[canofmanji]

Any time you want to fight? Then I'm always free. I think it could be fun fighting an AI. Never done something like that before.

[failedpromise]

You a morning person? I could always use something to do before work starts.

(She doesn't sleep or eat breakfast so she's got a lot of time.)

I wouldn't be using my abilities, really - they're not designed for physical fighting and I'd rather not feed the entities. Most of the differences are in body mass - solid light doesn't weigh much - and reaction times.

(Manji could, barring the awkwardness caused by her size and also the fact that she'll likely fight any attempts to do so, literally just pick her up and throw her. That said, she has learned both to use clothing and weapons to give her added weight and also use her body to her advantage, and her reaction times are generally much faster than a Human's...)

[canofmanji]

Usually up when the sun comes up.

[His one eye looks her up and down. Taking her in and trying to comprehend what she means by 'solid light'.] Light isn't a solid at all. It's-- light. [Clearly he's failing to understand the concept.]

Whatever. Just don't take my head off and I'll be fine. If I have to feed an entity at some point then I will. [He should probably care more about that, but he doesn't. He just wants to enjoy a good fight.]

[failedpromise]

You've seen me without the illusion before, right? (It's not a serious question: she has a perfect memory of showing him what she looks like. She was transparent and glowing and really how could you think she was made of anything else?)

I'll keep it in mind. (She smirks. She has no intention of hurting him at all, actually. Even if it is nice to know she doesn't really have to worry about it so much.)

[canofmanji]

Yeah, but you're still... a person. [He has trouble explaining it.] Not some sunshine ray. [His mind refusing to acknowledge how she had been partly see through.

[failedpromise]

If it helps, my brain is actually in a tangible object that isn't made of light. The body is kind of like a very solid illusion.

...It still hurts when I get hit, though. Damage even transfers over.

(Or in other words, don't get any funny ideas that this means you can just stab her no consequences or something, she will die. It's an important thing to know for someone who is going to be a sparring partner.)

[canofmanji]

So, if I was to touch your arm? Would there be anything there? Or is it just your head?

Next time I see you I'm going to poke you to see for myself.