auroraexpress | (no subject)

[mmmm. . .]

You're not wrong. It'd fit with my team color, too.

[but--]

I dunno. I think sunflowers have plenty of pizazz. Maybe not in color, but in. . . meaning?

[she is quiet a moment, considering.]

I do suppose you are correct. Yellow is bright and warm, that is enough for a lot of people. It seems I misspoke.

[quietly, almost to himself]

And they're always reaching for the sun.

[. . .]

Do you think whoever created you did so with the knowledge that you'd like flowers?

She did not care, as long as I knew about them. Make no mistake, I am permitted some...flexibility, as long as it does not interfere with my function or purpose.

What if something you wanted did interfere with that. . . "purpose?"

It depends on the severity of the interference, but I may be ignored or destroyed.

[ha. . .]

[MAKES A FACE]

[his instinct is, of course-- you should do what you want, regardless of what your "purpose" is. but. . .]

. . . I'm sure a lot of people have already told you how dumb that is.

Not especially. It is an accepted practise and besides, I do not speak to many people.

[immediately]

Just because it's an accepted practice where you come form doesn't mean it isn't dumb.

[BL. BLUNT. and maybe a bit rude, but-- while he can hold himself back from being too nosy or prying too much because he doesn't know her well, some things he just can't ignore]

[. . . once again, however, his timing is. . . eh. HE IS STILL HOOKED TO AN IV AFTER ALL]

You are getting upset. It is, perhaps, unwise to discuss such matters when you are recovering.

You're changing the subject.

[. . . a small exhale. maybe he's pushed enough for now]

I'm not upset, either. I just call things as I see them.

I am not. I am speaking on the subject, simply that it may not be in your best interest to continue, but I take no issue with it.

[ha]

Because your mind is already made up?

[and continuing the conversation would be akin to beating his head against a brick wall???]

That is correct. Nothing you say will change my life circumstances, so it would be better not to waste your valuable time.

[shakes his head]

I'm not arrogant enough to think I can. It's not my life-- it's yours. You should live it however you see fit. But. . .

[you deserve better?]

. . . well, anyway. Plum blossoms. Got it.

[well at least someone realises they shouldn't be that arrogant.]

Why do you ask?

[GIVE HIM TIME AND CONFIDANT RANKS--]

[lifts a finger to his lips and shakes his head]

[DENIES!!1]

As you like. Were you hungry?

[VALUE URSELF AND FIGHT FOR FREEDOM!!]

No.

[and he sounds relieved about that, too]

Which seems like a good sign.

[nah]

Considering the circumstances, I would imagine so, yes.

[fine then he will value her individuality and freedom for her]

I'm a little surprised. . . I actually didn't expect to feel this good so soon after-- you know.

[being cut open]

[nO!!]

It is good that you do. I suppose it means that I have not made any grievous errors. You should be able to resume regular activity after another good rest. Your body requirest time to settle.