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Look how much Almost has grown, sir! I had no idea she was a girl.
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Now that she's going to be a real person, you will have to choose a new name for her.
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That's right! How about... Alma? Does that sound good?
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I think it sounds great.
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Resuming the project of Mercedes's father has been quite interesting. Fortunately, he had already published his entire research on artificial life before his accident, so it was just a matter of following instructions and filling in the blanks.
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Excuse me, Mr Nelson?
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Cris is ready to go.
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Thanks, Dr Phynix. Have you noticed any progress?
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Benny is doing really well. A change of environment and the addition of positive coping skills have done wonders for his confidence and self-esteem, he's learning to function with his traumatic experiences. However, I'm afraid I've hit a dead end with Cris, his problem seems to be beyond my skills as a psychologist. I would recommend an alternative approach.
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Miss Krolikova told me you would know someone who could help him. An "extra-official resource".
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Yes. Miss Walpurgis's methods aren't very scientific, but I've worked with her before and I trust her.
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Your new arm looks very cool, Cris.
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Thanks, the doctor said it will have fur and all, once it's finished.
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Do you like your new home so far?
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Yes. There are a lot of other kids in our new orphanage. I hope I can make new friends.
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What about Norbak? Does he like it?
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I don't know. The doctor says I shouldn't listen to him, but he's too noisy. He's always angry about everything. I think the doctor should help him instead.
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Hehe. Well, maybe there's someone who can help you both.
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This seems to be the address.
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It looks scary.
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That it does. Don't worry, I'm here with you.
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Okay, what the non-Euclidean fuck is this?
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Welcome. Please, come this way. My mistress is waiting for you.
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Thank you, Drya. You are very far away from home now, officer Nelson. Welcome to my humble hut in the Schwarzwald.
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Uh, miss Tinkya Walpurgis, I presume.
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The one and only. The little rabbit lady said you would come. I have no idea how she found my secret warp spot, but she seemed very interested in having me on her side.
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And this must be the patient. My, what a handsome, broken little lad. So much I could do with him, if I could keep him.
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Ahem. I was told you could help him.
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Yes, of course. I can see the entity. Merely a lowly imp, like the dozens I have as my personal servants. One of the perks of being a forest witch.
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W-witch?
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Now, boy...
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Separate.
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Eek!
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Oof! What the fuck?
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Fuck, finally some leg room! How long have I been stuck inside that brat? Let me out of this trap, I can't wait to fuck some shit up!
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Hmm, this one's from the Chaos Circle. Very tough to train, very uncollaborative. I'll send it back.
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No! No, please, I beg you, don't send me back to the Chaos Circle, guys like me are currency down there! Please, I'll be your slave! I'll do anything if you let me stay here!
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Now that's more like it. Be a good boy and you'll find that serving a forest witch has some benefits.
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Thank you! Thank you! I'll behave, I promise!
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Thank you, officer, you can leave now. I'll take care of the imp.
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Uh, alright. Good bye.
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Hey, kid. Being stuck inside your head has been a pain in the ass, but it's been fun messing with you. I'm going to miss you. A bit.
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Are you okay, Cris?
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He's really gone, isn't he? I can no longer hear him.
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I wonder if he'll be okay. Silence feels good. Can we go get ice cream, please? |
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