IC Inbox, Brave New World

[rainsrespite]

For all the little things!

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[rainsrespite]

[Lying, if she asked it, would be a human thing as well.]

Referring to me as a He is perfectly acceptable, Kotori Minami. It is the most appropriate terminology, and while I lack a true gender, it is the core of my persona.

[unbalancedlove]

[ Maybe Kotori is more Swablu than human because when it comes to lying it's more of a challenge than a natural skill. ]

Understood! I'll let Yuuna know. Ah, and 'Kotori' alone is fine, really.

[ Have some extra petting for being honest. ]

Renraku says that he'd prefer to be treated as male! His core personality was programmed like that.

[rainsrespite]

[Renraku chirps, happy to receive pettings.]

Is that so? Alright. Zedd's kinda the same way, but I didn't want to assume.

[Porygon's head bobs, acknowledging that he appreciates her asking.]

I guess the next thing, he keeps asking about this Upgrade software. But the guy I talked to about him before was kinda unsure what he meant. What is it? Does Renraku know?

[unbalancedlove]

It's better to make sure about these matters, yes.

[ And the Porygon seems to prefer being asked too so this path keeps everyone happy. At Yuuna's next request Kotori's eyes widen a bit in curiosity, intrigued by this mystery too. ]

Oooh... I'll ask him!

Renraku, what do you know about that 'Upgrade software'? do you know where it is?

[rainsrespite]

It is a disc, to put into my disc drive. I am not sure where to locate one, however. But it should say Porygon Up-Grade on it.

[He really sounds a little confused by it himself.]

[unbalancedlove]

[ Indeed, his confused tone says that he only knows and would rather not press him uselessly for more information on the disk and it's location however there is something she can't help but inquire on our of sheer curiosity. ]

I see... do you know what it does?

[rainsrespite]

I need it to evolve. It will change my core coding to make me stronger.

[OF course?]

[unbalancedlove]

[ Thar's what it sounded like the Porygon upgrade would do but you never know, hey. Kotori nods eagerly. ]

So that's why you want it, got it.

[ And so she turns around to face Yuuna. ]

He needs it to evolve! it should say 'Porygon Up-Grade' on it and he... doesn't know where it is.. but he really wants to become stronger.

[rainsrespite]

[Renraku again nods his thanks.]

Ah. Well, I guess...I should ask Ezreal or Banzu about it then.

[Another nod.]

One more question then, if you don't mind. Could you ask him why he wants to become stronger?

[unbalancedlove]

[ Ezreal? how peculiar, she feels like she heard that name before... oh well, it'll come back to her eventually. ]

It's probably well hidden, right? good luck.

[ Kotori gives Yuuna a victory sign with her right hand this time instead of nodding and focuses on Renraku once again. ]

Yuuna wants to know why do you want to become stronger.

[rainsrespite]

I want to better be able to protect my new home. I also want more access to my other systems, and I believe that evolution would make my combat subroutines more useful to my trainer, Union, and my new human allies.

[It's an honest answer. There's no denying that. He seems almost eager, even.]

[unbalancedlove]

[ In human terms that would mean 'I want to become stronger to protect my friends and my trainer', wouldn't it? even if Renraku's choice of words make his feelings sound more complex or mechanical there is no way that he can hide that eagerness and determination implicit in his voice. Those are his honest desires. ]

Renraku... you really love Yuuna and Union, don't you?

[rainsrespite]

[Hope you are prepared for a long answer.]

Yuuna took me out of an abandoned factory. She brought me out into the light again, and she gave me a purpose. Everything I have downloaded from the Warp Band on her shows that she is a good person with humanity and Pokemon's interests at heart. She may seem wild to you, but she is a person who is good for the world.

I am programmed to help people and Pokemon coexist together as peacefully as possible. Yuuna and Union are both things that have proven to be in the best interests of accomplishing that. I am a machine, I am bound to my programming, but you could say that yes, I do love my trainer and my new home.

1/2

[unbalancedlove]

[ The young bird listens patiently to the machine's careful answer, the records of it's short yet continuing existence by Yuuna's side. Even if stating the facts may seem cold at first sight the warmth of life lays inside that steel exterior of his.
By the time Renraku is done narrating Kotori completely certain that he does love his trainer. ]

[unbalancedlove]

[ And that's why when she turns in Yuuna's direction to explain what the pokemon told her the shifter's eyes almost sparkle, charmed by the situation oh so easily. ]

Renraku loves you a lot!

[ Hey, that's not what she asked. ]

[rainsrespite]

[Yuuna blinks. First at the girl, and then at the Porygon. She's smiling but confused.]

Wait, huh?

[unbalancedlove]

[ Airheads, my friend. ]

He wants to become stronger to protect peace, Union, and you. He says you gave him a purpose.

[ She is still excited about this, Renraku's desires are so noble! ]

[rainsrespite]

[Yuuna gives the crystal duck a look before she nods slowly, pulling him tight up against her chest.]

Well, you can tell him I love him too. And I'm glad he's got my back. He's a good addition to the team.

[It never crosses her mind that a machine feeling love is odd.]

[unbalancedlove]

I'm sure he knows even without me telling him. His feelings grew so strong because he understands your goals and yourself, that's the impression I got from his words.

[ But since she was asked to she'll tell him that his trainer loves him too. It never hurts to say that aloud and Kotori is loving this moment the two of you are having. ]

[rainsrespite]

[The Pokemon chirps and nuzzles the pair of them happily. He is having the best day, really. The trainer herself? Is a little overwhelmed. It's one thing to feel things through the Warp Band, it's different to hear it out loud.]

Then...thanks. Kotori.

[unbalancedlove]

[ To be honest Kotori never expected Porygons to be this cute and loving, even before learning them to be mechanic and cold, but now that she knows the truth she is more than charmed by this robotic bird. Maybe she should explore and search for one too? Renraku is adorable. ]

It was nothing~! I'm glad to help.

[rainsrespite]

[Yuuna smiles softly and offers a free hand over to the bird-girl]

It means a lot to me, so if you ever need anything, let me know? Ranger things or otherwise. I teach martial arts, and I’m a medic. And a pretty good field guide, if you want to go somewhere more dangerous than you feel ready for.

[unbalancedlove]

[ And the bird-girl reaches for the Ranger's hand and shakes it with a friendly smile. ]

Yuuna truly knows about a lot of things! Hehe, understood, I'll rely on you if I need help in the future. There are lots of places that would be nice to explore.

[rainsrespite]

Yuuna's just got a good memory. [Photographic.] and has a few years on you.

Anyway, you need a lift back to town, or are you staying out longeR?

[unbalancedlove]

A few years, eh? Kotori will have to work hard to catch up then.

[ Giggle. ]

Returning together would be nice, looks like I'm out of pokepuffs already.

[ This happens when you leave them easily accessible for wild pokemon and then get distracted. ]