@anonymous

[stabilis]

Kind of forward for a first date, I know, but do any of you have access to tech that can give a guy a clean brain scan? Looking for foreign organics, not the chip.

And has anyone tested the limits of the empathy bond? If not, consider this recruitment for some extreme handholding. Also forward, but I promise I'll buy you a drink as soon as I get my allowance.

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[selfimage]

That assumes, still, that I want to talk about it at all.

[strove]

You brought attention to it.

[selfimage]

As a warning, not a conversation opener.
We don't need to deliberate the difference, do we?

[strove]

No, but you are you.

[selfimage]

Yes, I am me.

[strove]

So you knew the risks involved in mentioning that, and expected this response.

[selfimage]

You can buy me a beer like everyone else, Clarke.

[strove]

Do you really think that's necessary?

[selfimage]

Of course I think it's necessary.

[strove]

I was referring to the part where I would be spending credits on you.

Unnecessarily.

[selfimage]

Ouch! That hurts, Clarke.
My self-esteem is going to need a boost after that one.

[strove]

Only because you refuse to see the inherent self-esteem boost provided here.

[selfimage]

I'm looking for specifics.
Spending credits necessarily unnecessarily.

[strove]

You're the least specific person I've ever met.