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>I like [Hardhat]'s apparent straightforward attitude and nonchalance.
It certainly feels like the most organic interaction thus far, even though they look the least [leviathan] like.
Thanks for the rundown, it’s really appreciated.
Zzz… Ain’t no issue. [Cutter]s were the ones that built it, [Foreman] was the one that designed ‘em.
If ya have thanks, just be sure to pass it up the line.
All we did was install the things.
The [Hardhat] shifts a bit on its back legs, as if it’s uncertain how to respond.
Still it’s good work.
I hesitate, looking back at [Assistant], they seem to perk up.
Could you pass it along then?
Certainly, [Vice-President].
And uh- could you just call me [A555ex]?
Of course, [A555ex].
The [Assistant] comes across as more stiff and robotic, much closer to how one would imagine a [nation] drone. But I can’t tell if that is a fundamental aspect of them, or if they’re just trying to be very formal.
(...)
I feel a faint buzz travel through the air and for a moment the [Commander]’s (eye?) seems to shift to [Assistant] before settling back on me.
[Foreman] is thankful for your feedback and will be sure to share it with the rest of the engineering department.
Also, they also invite you to visit any of their build stations, so they can provide the [Talkinghead]s with any casings they desire, within reason.
Nothin’ [Flagship] related as a rule, last thing we want is another one gettin’ wedged in a hall.
I’m momentarily confused.
Wait, do the [Talkinghead]s not have casings already?
Nah, we were thinkin’ that they might still develop before you woke up, but that’s lookin’ less and less the case.
Just don’t spike any of ‘em into the walls or feed them to [leviathan] and they should be good.
Normally we’d be haulin’ them back to the [Cutter]s to see what went wrong with ‘em, but we’ve already gotten word from the big-[boss] to leave ‘em be.
Good! I uh- need them right now.
It is a bit of an anomaly, but it would appear that this apparent ‘defect’ is not harming their ability to act as your [Staff].
Yes! Yes…
We all stand there awkwardly for a moment before the [Hardhat] speaks up.
So do you have any questions?
>Quest[I]ons about the [legs]: how good are the legs at following, if one, say, fell down a long slide, would it eventually find you at the bottom, or does it like get lost if line of sight is broken? Also if we somehow fall off our [legs], is there a process for getting back on by ourselves, or will help re-mounting the [legs] be required?
Alright, I have a theoretical situation that could use some answers.
The [Hardhat] looks back up at me.
Go ahead.
Let’s say that I somehow got separated from my [legs] and tumbled down a long slide or ramp and fell out of sight. Would they be able to pathfind to my location?
And say I was injured, would I still have to re-mount the legs myself or would I need help from an outside source?
[Hardhat] takes a moment to process, likely running through multiple situations in their head.
Bit of a puzzler, but I can see that happenin’ in a [leviathan] attack and everyone up and loses their minds.
As stated, the [legs] ‘ill try to follow you if ya get knocked out, and while their navigation functions are limited, they should be study enough to take any kinda fall you do.
If they somehow get stuck or are unable to reach you, they’ll send out an automated [PRIORITY] message alertin’ both security and engineering to your troubles.
Ifin’ your somehow rendered unmovin’ and unspeakin’ like a certain [Labcoat] we’re dealin’ with, the [legs] should be able to load you up no problem. Just might not be the gentlest of experiences.
You had even accounted for that when it came to the [legs]’s design?
Nah, [Foreman]’s just gotten used to [idiot]-proofin’ a lot of the designs after a certain little [boss]-[box] got himself stuck on his back for a couple’ve cycles.
The [Hardhat] makes a slight motion towards [Boxhead] who still seems quite focused on the [Labcoat]-on-the-ceiling situation.
Really?
Yeah, beforin’ my time. ‘Parrently the big-[boss]’s old [faction] was’n utter [crapshoot]. [Foreman] would go on for hours about it ifin’ anyone asks. Got some funny stories too, but best leave ‘em for them to tell.
Sorry for gettin’ off track. You got any more questions?
Not that I can think of. I’ll let you know if I have any more.
The [Hardhat] lets out another soft buzz and steps away.
>If we also decide to talk to [Manager], ask [Assistant] to queue them right after [Hitman] (which has the benefit of adding a possible excuse to shorten the conversation with [Hitman])
[Assistant], could you ask [Manager] if they can wait until I’m done with [Hitman]?
Certainly.
(.-)
Yes, yes. I can wait.
>Then you should speak to Hitman. Like we asked, Assistant should help us speak to security.
Ah, it looks like my voice still carries a bit. I step a bit closer to [Assistant] and try to lower it a bit, trying to use what my contact told me.
>To [Assistant]:
(Would it be fine if you could help me speak with security? Maybe step in if I’m starting to fumble?)
(Of course [A555ex]. I will do my best to aid you in this interview.)
(Update ID from {a2d88b} to {D1sc0b}.)
(Done.)
Hey-
A different looking drone speaks up in the background.
I’m still trying to sort through and record the logs here. Try to keep your edits to a minimum.
Of course [Turtleneck], it was not my intention to hinder your work.
Wait- was that a hint of sarcasm that I heard just now?
>Also to answer your previous assumption, Yes we can read your mind. Please abuse this fact.
What?! Ack- god-
Are you alright [A555ex]? Your [arms] appear to be shaking.
Uh- Yes. Sorry, just got distracted for a moment.
Okay. Not a fan of you hearing everything I’m thinking, but in this case it might be very useful. Before when [Assistant] was (I assume) messaging [Foreman] I could tell that they were talking, even if I couldn’t make out what was exactly said.
It would be both surprising, and utterly terrifying if something else could hear them, but I doubt that’s the case.
>My advice? Try to avoid any questions you can't answer.
I'll try to be careful.
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