pc catchall with connor (tootsiepop)

[requiemed]

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[requiemed]

Then why did you just ask me if I was okay?

[This is the hill they're both going to die on, or something. Regardless, when she continues, it's blunt.]

I don't think there is, but thanks. Vice versa, though.

[tootsiepop]

I was created for the benefit of mankind. Understanding, and improving, the emotional state of the humans I answer to is part of my programming.

[This is absolutely the hill they're gonna die on. Lord.]

Got it. But if you change your mind, my offer still stands.

[requiemed]

You don't have to think of me as someone you answer to.

[A humorless laugh follows.]

Yeah, well. Get back to me when you can magically make people less stupid.

[tootsiepop]

But you're a human.

[It's the hierarchy. Get with the program, Zoe. Geeze.]

... I believe, in that case, you will be waiting for a long time.

[requiemed]

A human who just told you not to act like you have to answer to me. Let's call that the last order I'm going to give you, or whatever.

[Battle of the wills!!]

[tootsiepop]

[Frowns!! Zoe, please.]

I can't just do that. It goes against my core programming.

[requiemed]

It would improve my emotional state if you did.

[oh my god.]

[tootsiepop]

[...]

Noted.

[goddamnit, zoe.]

[requiemed]

[She smiles.]

Thanks, Connor.

[tootsiepop]

Of course, Zoe.

[> CONNOR WILL REMEMBER THAT.]

[requiemed]

[Offering a nod, she glances towards the book he was skimming through a few moments ago.]

I hope I didn't interrupt your reading or anything. What book is it?

[tootsiepop]

You didn't. There's no need to worry.

[He'll raise the book so she can see the cover. She'll see it's a book to—]

Moral Philosophy.

[requiemed]

[A pause.]

Interesting choice. Is the stuff this morning making you think about it, or...?