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[There’s no reaction as Hien falls, but they still crouch down next to him. There’s a tilt to their head.]

Are you alright with me touching you?

[If there’s any concern, it doesn’t show in their voice.]

[selfconcept]

Yeah, sure.

[ He's treating this more or less like a doctor's visit, so he doesn't mind. Florence will have to get the blanket out of the way though. Hien looks like a teru teru bozu up to his head. Even his neck is covered by the blanket.

He tries to get up anyway. He's having trouble. ]

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[They will very patiently try to peel the blanket off of Hien after helping him stand, and they don’t wait for further permission before putting their hand on Hien’s forehead.

And it’s then they just stand there.

For a long, long moment.

There’s a brief hum that sounds a bit like a computer whirring to life, but that’s the only sound they make during this awkward… inspection?

They’ll do their best to keep him steady if it seems like he’s going to tip over again, at least.]

It does not seem like this is a physical issue - or at least not a physical issue that I can detect.

[selfconcept]

I guess you'll have to check someone else then. Just watching others will help too.

[ He doesn't think it'll be too weird for Florence to just stand and watch. It's fine. He sighs. ]

Hey, Florence... Remember when you said you couldn't replicate a smile or something? Why is that? Just lift the muscles around your mouth.

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I will.

[It might be a little weird for them to just stand there staring at everyone, unblinking, but that's what they're here for!]

I do not have any muscles. [well] It is not a gesture that I have been programmed with, and I do not see a reason why I would need to have smiling in as a response to external stimuli added. It serves no purpose.

[selfconcept]

[ That's interesting. No muscles. Hm. ]

Can I touch you?

[affligere]

Yes.

[:worry:

Though that is entirely OOC :worry:]

[selfconcept]

[ Hien shoves the blanket out of the way and feels Florence's shoulder with a hand. ]

Are emotions not programmed inside you?

[ He continues to feel all around Florence's body, namely the neck, face, arm, and leg. Is it deveptively soft or hard like machine parts? ]

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They are not.

[Their body is quite soft, actually, except for around their joints. He'll be able to feel something hard where whatever it is covering their endoskeleton is thinnest, but it's a very convincingly skin-like covering everywhere else.

He'll also be able to note that while their "skin" feels like skin and is vaguely warm to the touch, their body is warmest near their neck and shoulders, but it doesn't seem like that's the source of the heat.]

[selfconcept]

[ Huh. His hand moves to Florence's chest where a heart would be if they were human. ]

So you won't be angry no matter what I do?

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[Well, that definitely seems to be where their body is hottest! It feels a lot like putting your hand on the side of a computer that's Struggling.]

I would not be. However, if you are wishing to cause physical harm, I must remind you that attacking the staff is against the rules.

[selfconcept]

I know.

[ He withdraws his hand. ]

But what's the fine line between a prank and harm?

[ He holds out his hands again to touch Florence's sides. ]





Like tickling?

[ sorry if u thought it was something else ]

[affligere]

[Tickling.........]

If the "prank" does not cause physical damage, I do not believe it would classify as "harm".

[selfconcept]

Even throwing eggs at you?

[ He withdraws his hands again. ]

If I break a rule, will I be seized on the spot?

[affligere]

The force of an egg thrown at a high enough velocity could cause damage, so it would count as an attack.

[They stare up at him, standing completely still.]

It would depend on the severity of the rule being broken, but in an instance of an attack... yes.

[A beat.]

Is there a reason you are curious about this?

[selfconcept]

Curiosity doesn't need a reason. It's not strictly a human trait, hm?

[ :)

Anyway. ]

Are you permitted to make deals with the students and required to uphold the win-loss conditions?

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It depends on the deal. A deal itself is not something against my permissions, but it is possible the deal involves things I am not permitted to do.

[more ooc :worry:]

[selfconcept]

Do you need time to relay that to your superiors before you accept the deal or do you decide that on your own?

[affligere]

I do not need to seek permission before making a decision, as what is acceptable and what is not is already decided. However, if it is something outside of what has already been considered a possibility I may need some time to process.

[so. yes and no.]

[selfconcept]

So you're more of a reactive existence, huh?

[ Hien leans back against the bed column, looking at Florence. ]

Thanks for answering my questions. That'll be all.

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[They nod.]

You are welcome, Mr. Callias. Should you need anything else you can reach me at any time. Please be careful while we look into the matter of this uncharacteristic clumsiness.

[And they will take their leave.]