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Roger got his notepad and his clipboard out and ready for his appointment with Aear. He was not sure how to feel about this appointment-normally, he was a mix of emotion-excitement, to assist, and nervousness-that he would say something stupid, and fear, of course, that he would fail. But he wasn't sure if his normal style and the "rules" and education of modern psychotherapy actually applied to alien beings. Well, he would find out. He just hoped that this time, Aear wouldn't have a military escort. He could handle the kid all on his own. Actually, that gave him an IDEA. He made some notes for himself, and then stood up, and put on his white coat. He always felt so official, like an old-school doctor. Back home, in England, doctors like him were called "Mr." so-and-so; only surgeons were "Doctor." Except that blasted TV doctor with the time machine, that is. 

He got the psych area ready-he and Kana had moved in a couch, and across from it was a chair he liked to sit in. He never expected people to "lie"on the couch, but it was far more comfortable than a plastic chair. There were also some throw pillows, and a small space heater, just in case. After he wiped down the couch with a disinfectant wipe-cleanliness was key-he looked at his watch. It was time. 

He walked towards the door, and opened it, leaving it open for Aear to come in. He stuck his head out the door, and called out for the man. 

Hello, Aear. Come on in... He led the man inside, and pointed to the couch, Have a seat. Would you like some water to drink? 


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[Aear Charter]

Aear wandered down the corridor towards the new psych area that Kana and Doc Harrison had set up. Of course the first person on the list was Aear. He didn't even want this stupid psych eval thing, whatever it was. But Kana had been very insistent that he attend, he hated it when she got like that. She knew exactly what buttons to press. As he approached the door Harrison stuck his head out, just as he planned. Which was complete bullshit but who was going to tell him otherwise? The readers?

"Hey Doc." he said strolling into the room and lying on the couch. He stretched out for a moment acting like a cat that was trying to get comfy before he sat bolt upright at the mention of the word water.

"I told you back on Earth I don't do water, mou." he said in a frustrated tone. "You know when you said about allergies and I mentioned it in Meowtian first?" Aear had something of a fear of water. It didn't matter what was happening with it he was staying away from it. The worst thing was if he just touched the stuff it could set off a full blown episode with screaming, explosions and general annoying displeasure. Aear shuddered at the thought, it had been a long time since he'd gone into an episode like that and it was something he constantly dreaded, afterall last time he'd had to bring back one of his precious people.

((OOC: Actually from living in England I can tell you we call our GPs DR as well. Not sure how Harrison would go as we don't usually get GP/Psychologist. Also I do not buzz like a fridge.))

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Aear came in, sauntering, seemingly unconcerned with the gravity of the task at hand. 

Hey Doc... He laid on the couch, stretching out, before Roger could tell him that it was not necessary. 

You don't need to lie down; that's only in the movies. Unless you WANT to. He shook his head, and settled down, but was startled when Aear sat bolt upright. 

I told you back on Earth I don't do water, mou...ou know when you said about allergies and I mentioned it in Meowtian first? Roger nodded thoughtfully. He'd forgotten. 

You are right. I had forgotten...I am sorry. I am making a note so I don't do it again. I apologize. Are you ready to start? Without waiting for an answer, Roger went on. 

How are you feeling today? Have you been adjusting well to our lifestyle? Roger was curios as to what Aear was doing. He knew that Aear had taken to Miss Maccafferty, who had seemed to him to be some kind of great peacemaker. He was itching to analyze HER, as well. But he also knew that the Lt. was still mightly annoyed by the cat man's presence, and it was going to be partially his job to keep the peace. 

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(OOC: OK, good to know...I lived there for a bit, but MANY eons ago...about twenty five ish years. Maybe things were different then....and no, Aear DOESN'T buzz. But Roger does. He's very kinetic.)

[Aear Charter]

A little annoyed that Roger had forgotten something as important as water Aear decided that being a first offense he could let it slide. After apologizing Harrison got on with the show

How are you feeling today? Have you been adjusting well to our lifestyle?

"I feel the same as I always do. Ups and downs, you guys are kind of weird, just when I think i've figured something out something else goes down. As least it's fun though." He aswerned happily. A trademark Aear response, talk generally and bypass feelings. They were something he normally kept to himself for a number of reasons. All of them no doubt the Doc wanted to hear more than anything.

"Some of the things you guys do bug me but most of them I've gotten used to."

((OOC: Sorry it's short))

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I feel the same as I always do. Ups and downs, you guys are kind of weird, just when I think i've figured something out something else goes down. As least it's fun though. Roger nodded. It would always go one way or the other-either the patient would be stoic and keep things bottled up, or else they were an info dumper, trying to hide their truer statements in a jumble of words. He'd begun to see Fiona regularly, and she was the latter. 

It's always good to have fun whilst you work. Can you describe how you find us "weird?" He was digging now. He wouldn't pretend otherwise. 

Some of the things you guys do bug me but most of them I've gotten used to Roger nodded. He could understand that. 

I'll bet that there is. Part of that is because we all live in close quarters. The other part of that is that we're learning about each other and our culutures. What specifically bugs you? Perhaps we can work together to over come those things. Now, do you mind if I ask you a more personal question? How is your one on one training with Miss Maccafferty?! Fiona seemed to be the great peacemaker of the bunch, and he was interested in seeing how the two oddball individuals related. 

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(OOC: so these will probably get longer once Roger gets more comfortable with Aear.)

[Aear Charter]

I'll bet that there is. Part of that is because we all live in close quarters. The other part of that is that we're learning about each other and our culutures. What specifically bugs you? Perhaps we can work together to over come those things. Now, do you mind if I ask you a more personal question? How is your one on one training with Miss Maccafferty?!

"Well, that fight for one, I don't see why you guys need to blame each other for your problems and frustrations. Doesn't that just make conflict?" He hadn't mentioned Koren's response that was a bit too touchy feely for the moment and Aear tended to avoid talking about his pains.

"Sure we have mock battles back home but we keep them professional. If someone looses their cool people can get hurt or even die." It just wasn't what Meowtians do. Maybe it was a culture thing, the responses he got when he tried to stop them going overboard almost made it seem like he was doing something wrong.

"It's a little disappointing, I was hoping to learn more about how your systems worked then how to use them. We get along well though, much better then your guys first day here." He said in almost a chuckle. "Did they tell you how I threatened to blow everybody up? That was tense, I actually thought for a second that I might have to blast my way out of there."

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Roger listened, thoughtfully, a bit surprised that Aear had such insight. He was hoping to gain an equal insight into Aear's culture, and his people, and the ways they worked. He knew that only with mutual understanding could peace stand a chance. 

Well, that fight for one, I don't see why you guys need to blame each other for your problems and frustrations. Doesn't that just make conflict?Sure we have mock battles back home but we keep them professional. If someone looses their cool people can get hurt or even die. Roger tended to agree. He'd sat out the match, but he'd also had to patch up Calmara and Telion, and so he'd heard. He also had spoken to the Command about it, who assured him that it was normal behavior, but that the two had taken it a tiny bit further than usual. He suspected that there was more to the story than the two men were sharing, but he wasn't the one to push it. It might come out in a session with either, and it might not. 

"We" don't. SOME of us do. But there is something that you must understand. With Tau'ri, we have scientific differences between women and men, mostly in the brain and processing. Us males see physical altercations as the fastest, most logical way to solve problems-you beat the crap out of your buddy for being stuipd or flirting with your girlfriend, and then it's over, and you can move on, whilst women tend to dissect and analyze the situation, sometimes to the peril of the friendship. I am not saying it's right or wrong. It just is. Sometimes blowing off steam PREVENTS conflict. Though I'd prefer they do it in words, a shouting match, but even I do fancy a bit of a proper boxing match. And I am sure that if anyone suspected that one would DIE, they'd have stepped in. I think it's interesting that YOU did.... He was still worried about Miss  Fiona, though. The woman had been quite a bit shaken, annoyed, and torn between protecting her friend, and cheering on the man that Roger suspected she had deep feelings for. He wasn't about to share that with Aear, though. 

Aear went on then, telling him about his training with the aforementioned redhead. 

It's a little disappointing, I was hoping to learn more about how your systems worked then how to use them. We get along well though, much better then your guys first day here.Did they tell you how I threatened to blow everybody up? That was tense, I actually thought for a second that I might have to blast my way out of there. Roger raised an eyebrow. He remembered. 

I do remember that. Miss Maccafferty acted unprofessionally, I must say. On her behalf, though, I think she's very sorry and regretul. Tensions were high. Have you spoken to Fiona about your wishes? Is she receptive? I have gathered that she is very much stuck on the protocols, and stepping out of those is uncomfortable for her. So, what I am saying is that it's not that she might not trust you, she just doesn't trust herself. Keep trying; I am confident that with time, it will happen for you. He paused. He was OK saying that-nothing he'd revealed was private. Roger was very concious of discussing other patients with current patients, but it was relevant, and nothing that she'd told him-just his observations. 

Mr. Charter, I notice that you and your family are intent to stay here. Can you tell me about where you come from? 

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[Aear Charter]

Aear listened carefully to Roger's explanation. So the males preferred psychical solutions and the females preferred thinking their way out.

"That makes some sense actually. In the empire guys tend to prefer close up fast acting magic whereas girls tend to prefer more long range tactical magic." Mused Aear

Judging from Roger's explanation and the stories he'd heard he had come to another conclusion. "So does that mean that males tend to be in seats of power? At least historically?" He asked Roger to confirm his suspicions. In the empire it had always been the opposite, with women historically holding seats of power. Mainly because women were seen as magically superior but it was only in the last couple of centuries an almost equal ground had been found for men and women in the empire.

I do remember that. Miss Maccafferty acted unprofessionally, I must say. On her behalf, though, I think she's very sorry and regretful. Tensions were high. Have you spoken to Fiona about your wishes? Is she receptive? I have gathered that she is very much stuck on the protocols, and stepping out of those is uncomfortable for her. So, what I am saying is that it's not that she might not trust you, she just doesn't trust herself. Keep trying; I am confident that with time, it will happen for you.

"We haven't spoken about it directly but she seemed responsive enough. I know she trusts me and I know what the protocols are there and why but they still bug me." Said Aear going a little purple. He wasn't used to people trusting him, he was more used to having to fight for things. Maybe here was going to be different.

Mr. Charter, I notice that you and your family are intent to stay here. Can you tell me about where you come from?

Aear closed his eyes and almost shuddered when Roger referred to him by his family name. "It's just Aear Doc." He hated it when people did that. It meant they were holding him to the same standards as the rest of his family. He didn't see himself as anything near royalty and it just made things that much worse when he did get into trouble.

"It depends what you mean. Do you mean the three of us as a whole? And then do you mean where we where before coming here or our homeworld?" It was such a generalized question that Aear had no clue where to start. "In the empire there's Meowtis Island on the homeworld of Ueda, there's the independent planet of Mizuki and the colony of Tamura. And that's not even mentioning the jump stations." He explained. Not many people, Meowtian or otherwise, realized just how vast the empire really was. Out amongst the stars was over 50 billion Meowtians after all.

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That makes some sense actually. In the empire guys tend to prefer close up fast acting magic whereas girls tend to prefer more long range tactical magic. Roger nodded. 

See? It's the same thing. Why do you prefer close up, fast acting magic? Is it because you get instant results? Roger pushed gently towards more meatier topics. He was antsy to get this underwy-he really WAS curious about Aear's inner workings, and what made him tick. 

So does that mean that males tend to be in seats of power? At least historically? Roger wasn't prepared for that question. But he nodded. 

Unfortunately, yes. Overall, all the world leaders are male, kings, heroes, and gods. There are a few ancient cultures that were ran almost solely by women, but in the modern world, only a few have rulers that are female. It's one of the most incongrous things, and really sad, actually. I tend to find that women, because they are so able to problem solve, make better, or at least as good as, leaders. He stopped then. It wasn't really good for him to give out TOO much infomation that was off topic. 

We haven't spoken about it directly but she seemed responsive enough. I know she trusts me and I know what the protocols are there and why but they still bug me. Roger chuckled a little, but nodded. 

They bug me, too. But they're necessary, even when they seem like they're not. It's how order is kept. I am glad that she trusts you-she needs a person she can relate with. I hope that you two are able to manage a friendship. When you mentioned thta she trusts you, you apperead a little...ill. Are you all right? He wished he could do more for Fiona, but his resources were limited away from Earth. Now, he wished he could offer Aear something to drink that didn't have water in it. There was milk somewhere, but given that Aear was cat of some form, he felt it was a little cliched, and rude. 

It's just Aear Doc...It depends what you mean. Do you mean the three of us as a whole? And then do you mean where we where before coming here or our homeworld?In the empire there's Meowtis Island on the homeworld of Ueda, there's the independent planet of Mizuki and the colony of Tamura. And that's not even mentioning the jump stations. Roger nodded, his lips pursed. He hadn't realized the vastness of it all-space, the territories, ec. 

I had meant you and your sisters, but in general terms. I am just asking to see what sort of timeline I have to work with...how much preparing I should do for... Well, he wanted to say "for when Fiona loses a friend", but he couldn't, so he just continued. For when you leave. I want you to be prepared, and to be in a good place after your stay with us. 

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[Aear Charter]

See? It's the same thing. Why do you prefer close up, fast acting magic? Is it because you get instant results?

"Actually my combat specialty is super long range bombardment magic. I tend to plan more then I do rush in, at least in combat." Said Aear. He always wondered if he was supposed to be a girl but they messed up the design somehow. What with that and the other Tridents both being girls.

Unfortunately, yes. Overall, all the world leaders are male, kings, heroes, and gods. There are a few ancient cultures that were ran almost solely by women, but in the modern world, only a few have rulers that are female. It's one of the most incongrous things, and really sad, actually. I tend to find that women, because they are so able to problem solve, make better, or at least as good as, leaders.

It was the answer Aear was expecting but not the one he was hoping for. He wanted to place more hope in humanity because it sometimes felt the more he learnt about them the less they'd be able to change. "In the empire it's always been the opposite, women have always had those roles, even now their preferred for high status role such as CEOs and the royal and imperial seats."

They bug me, too. But they're necessary, even when they seem like they're not. It's how order is kept. I am glad that she trusts you-she needs a person she can relate with. I hope that you two are able to manage a friendship. When you mentioned thta she trusts you, you apperead a little...ill. Are you all right?

Aear turned even more purple at Roger's question. "No.. I'm... I'm fine... I just..." Aear hesitated for a moment before blurting it out quite quickly. "I'm not used to people trusting me. I... I've always had to fight for thing like that because.... Because of my origins..." Aear's voice trailed off, it was something of a painful subject and it wasn't normally something he could just talk about.

I had meant you and your sisters, but in general terms. I am just asking to see what sort of timeline I have to work with...how much preparing I should do for... Well, he wanted to say "for when Fiona loses a friend", but he couldn't, so he just continued. For when you leave. I want you to be prepared, and to be in a good place after your stay with us.

"Honestly, we've got about as much idea of how long we're staying as you do for your people. It depends on if and when we find what we're looking for." Really Aear wanted for it to be over and done with so they could go back to Tamura and he could spend more time with Kimi. "As for why we came here, it's a lot like yourselves. We're exploring. It's our first inter-galactic gate travel so you guys probably know what to expect more then we do. I just said to get to try sticking another symbol on the addresses she was trying and then one popped out. The fact that we both went to the same place... They say that the universe has a sense of humor, its just often at our expense."

"What we're looking for? Anything that can help us in the war really. Weapons or allies. I don't think anyone realised back when the war started just how much the Kitsune had managed to swell their fleet. We just need something to break the status quo and prevent lives being on the line all the time.

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"Actually my combat specialty is super long range bombardment magic. I tend to plan more then I do rush in, at least in combat. Roger nodded thoughtfully. This, of course, seemed in direct conflict to what he'd heard and witnessed of the man, but then, he'd never seen him a true battle sense. 

I hope you've not had much opportunity to hone that skill. It's good that you have that sort of self awarness, particularly when tensions run high. It's...encouraging. I am hopeful that you can pass some of that on to our people. Roger sighed. He knew that the four aliens aboard viewed them as violent and warring, and while he agreed that that was the case that they presented, that there was more to the story.

Aear's next statement kind of surprised him, though. 

In the empire it's always been the opposite, women have always had those roles, even now their preferred for high status role such as CEOs and the royal and imperial seats. Roger didn't know what to do with this bit of information, but he jotted it down, but discarded it from hsi working memory as not particulalary helpful. 

Sadly, I wish that we could have that on Earth... He wanted to go on, and say how he could see in the command, how the power was spread between males and females, and even in the interpersonal relationships between each teammmate. Like, for example, the Col was very agressive, but she also balanced her power with a bit of intelligence, and shared the duties with those in the same rank, and above and below her. SOme of it, of course, was the natural order of the chains of command, but most of it was personality. 

"No.. I'm... I'm fine... I just...I'm not used to people trusting me. I... I've always had to fight for thing like that because.... Because of my origins... Roger nodded seriously. He remembered Aear's first visit to his office-forced there by Telion, and the explanation about his mechanical arm. 

I remember. Do you feel like you can recount to me your..origins? Where did your mechanical arm come from? I assume it was a...spoil of war, but I would like to hear the details, if you can tell me. If not, that is OK, too. THis is a safe place; I need you to feel comfortable here. Roger reminded him gently. Unlike with the military guys, he couldn't be so frank-the civvies (and "others") were more sensitive. 

Honestly, we've got about as much idea of how long we're staying as you do for your people. It depends on if and when we find what we're looking for. As for why we came here, it's a lot like yourselves. We're exploring. It's our first inter-galactic gate travel so you guys probably know what to expect more then we do. I just said to get to try sticking another symbol on the addresses she was trying and then one popped out. The fact that we both went to the same place... They say that the universe has a sense of humor, its just often at our expense. Roger nodded again, sadly. 

I see. I am sorry you feel like collateral damage; that must be difficult to face. I am glad, though, that we are here for the same basic things. WIth luck, we can build upon that and make an alliance for peace instead of war. Call me a dreamer, but I can hope, right? He sighed. He knew it was a long shot, but...

What we're looking for? Anything that can help us in the war really. Weapons or allies. I don't think anyone realised back when the war started just how much the Kitsune had managed to swell their fleet. We just need something to break the status quo and prevent lives being on the line all the time. Roger paused. 

Tell me more about this war...so far, you three seem...Immune to it. Were you sent away specifically to find those things, or did you leave of your own accord? 

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[Aear Charter]

I remember. Do you feel like you can recount to me your..origins? Where did your mechanical arm come from? I assume it was a...spoil of war, but I would like to hear the details, if you can tell me. If not, that is OK, too. THis is a safe place; I need you to feel comfortable here. Roger reminded him gently. Unlike with the military guys, he couldn't be so frank-the civvies (and "others") were more sensitive.

"I can't tell you much about the labs. We don't like to give out information on Project Trident. It wouldn't be good if someone started it up again." Said Aear matter-of-factly. The Tridents had an understanding and he wasn't about to break that now. "As for Cyleo." He said pointing at his right arm. "A lot of people think I built Cyleo but originally I stole him. I was wandering around the Imperial Palace after the briefing when I found him. He seemed lonely and bored so I thought i'd take him for an adventure. So then I was shipped out on an invasion attempt of a small town. We where ambushed, we fought back and in the end I was the last friendly standing. I fought for as long as I could but eventually I was captured. I was in a daze for most of it, the beatings were so... Well boring. Compared to the growth process it was just a tickle. Though I think that drug they used to keep me conscious might have played a part. The next thing I remember was them taking my arm." Aear closed his eyes and took a breath before continuing. "Then I used blood magic to get Cyleo and escape. Either the explosion as I left interfered or I messed up somehow, probably both, cause I ended up in some wilderness on Earth. I was exhausted, starving and still bleeding and I collapsed. When I woke up Cyleo had done this. If he hadn't I doubt i'd still be here." Aear looked at Cyleo and smiled fondly. "We argued a lot at first but I suppose all new team members do."

I see. I am sorry you feel like collateral damage; that must be difficult to face. I am glad, though, that we are here for the same basic things. WIth luck, we can build upon that and make an alliance for peace instead of war. Call me a dreamer, but I can hope, right? He sighed. He knew it was a long shot, but...

"I hope so to. I look forward to working with you guys."

Tell me more about this war...so far, you three seem...Immune to it. Were you sent away specifically to find those things, or did you leave of your own accord?

"We had a lot of air raids back on Ueda. When we moved to Tamura after I got back from Earth things got quieter. I suppose because it was harder for the Kitsune to reach the colony. In the end I'm kind of glad to leave the air raids and the stigma I get. Kana didn't want to go but she doesn't like field work, she's always liked to be behind her desk." Aear explained.

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"I can't tell you much about the labs. We don't like to give out information on Project Trident. It wouldn't be good if someone started it up again. If Roger looked confused, it was for good reason. Project Trident?! He knew nothing bout this, but from what Aear was saying, it wasn't good, and Aear wasn't going to tell him. He was OK with that. 

I didn't quite mean the private aspects. Just how you came out of it...how it affected you. HOw you felt about it, basically. Roger clarified his question as Aear continued. 

As for Cyleo...A lot of people think I built Cyleo but originally I stole him. I was wandering around the Imperial Palace after the briefing when I found him. He seemed lonely and bored so I thought i'd take him for an adventure. So then I was shipped out on an invasion attempt of a small town. We where ambushed, we fought back and in the end I was the last friendly standing. I fought for as long as I could but eventually I was captured. I was in a daze for most of it, the beatings were so... Well boring. Compared to the growth process it was just a tickle. Though I think that drug they used to keep me conscious might have played a part. The next thing I remember was them taking my arm....Then I used blood magic to get Cyleo and escape. Either the explosion as I left interfered or I messed up somehow, probably both, cause I ended up in some wilderness on Earth. I was exhausted, starving and still bleeding and I collapsed. When I woke up Cyleo had done this. If he hadn't I doubt i'd still be here. 

Roger nodded while he processed. 

The AI you stole saved your life?! A bit of the Stockholm Syndrome, I'd guess. Or return on investment. At any rate, that is an interesting turn of events. Tell me about the torture...you say it was "boring." Can you describe that for me? This is the first time in my career I've heard someone describe being beaten as "boring". Often, ones mind can become numb to it, because it's expected...but never boring. The growth process was what turned you half humanoid?! I am a little confused. Help me to understand? He wanted to be able to help Aear heal, but he would need some of it spelled out. 

We argued a lot at first but I suppose all new team members do. Roger nodded. He could remember clearly the first interactions with Aear-yes, team members DID fight. 

You seem to have some trouble with first meetings. Do you have any insight to why that might be? Roger was curios to know if Aear did a lot of introspection. If not, he could teach him, and it would definitely help. 

I hope so to. I look forward to working with you guys...We had a lot of air raids back on Ueda. When we moved to Tamura after I got back from Earth things got quieter. I suppose because it was harder for the Kitsune to reach the colony. In the end I'm kind of glad to leave the air raids and the stigma I get. Kana didn't want to go but she doesn't like field work, she's always liked to be behind her desk. He nodded. He knew this about the young woman. 

Yes, I know. Say, what started the war?! Roger just realized that his people likely had little knowledge of it. He might need to encourage Aear to share some things with the Admiral. 

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[Aear Charter]

I didn't quite mean the private aspects. Just how you came out of it...how it affected you. HOw you felt about it, basically.

"I try not to dwell on it too much it's not like I can change it. Project Trident built three weapons, Ne-chan, me and Sakky. They weren't shy about showing us how they felt about us tools of war either. All that came out of those labs was pain, at the time that was all we knew so... So we tried to give them back as much as we could before we destroyed the labs... I still feel like we took it too far but what's done is done." Aear went quiet for a while. He still felt guilty for what they'd done, both to the scientists and the city that hid the labs.

The AI you stole saved your life?! A bit of the Stockholm Syndrome, I'd guess. Or return on investment. At any rate, that is an interesting turn of events. Tell me about the torture...you say it was "boring." Can you describe that for me? This is the first time in my career I've heard someone describe being beaten as "boring". Often, ones mind can become numb to it, because it's expected...but never boring. The growth process was what turned you half humanoid?! I am a little confused. Help me to understand? He wanted to be able to help Aear heal, but he would need some of it spelled out.

"The growth process was what grew us from the base genetic chemicals and put us together. The process heated our bones to the surface temperature of a small star... The nanites kept us awake through the whole thing and kept our bodies from being destroyed from the heat... I don't think any of us know how long it was... With that and the way the scientists treated us I guess I learnt to enjoy pain... I guess our childhoods were spent in the lab and we craved attention like children do... Maybe boring was the wrong word but... It just doesn't compare." Aear had started to shiver as he explained. He deliberately didn't go into the details of the process but he could talk about the effects.

You seem to have some trouble with first meetings. Do you have any insight to why that might be? Roger was curios to know if Aear did a lot of introspection. If not, he could teach him, and it would definitely help.

"I don't trust people." Said Aear simply. "I guess I'm used to violence and mistrust so I expect it." Aear kept that bit simple. He could say more but he hadn't got himself to stop shaking yet. He brought his knees up to his chest to try and ground himself a little.

Yes, I know. Say, what started the war?!

"Oh that? The king, my father, was assassinated but the guy got caught. He worked for the KIA, the Kitsune Intelligence Authority. The war is a retaliation of that. Relations between the two nations was tense anyway but that was the trigger." Aear said it void of emotion as if reciting facts. "It's not like I don't miss him I just didn't spend much time with him and didn't know him all that well." He added anticipating Roger's next question would be why he seemed so calm about it. He got along well with the man, hell he quite enjoyed the company but he just hadn't bonded properly with him. He knew how hard his mother took it, though she was still against the war. It's not like he was glad he was gone or something.

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Roger was listening now, fascinated. His notes were abandoned, but that was OK-he had a good memory. 

I try not to dwell on it too much it's not like I can change it. Project Trident built three weapons, Ne-chan, me and Sakky. They weren't shy about showing us how they felt about us tools of war either. All that came out of those labs was pain, at the time that was all we knew so... So we tried to give them back as much as we could before we destroyed the labs... I still feel like we took it too far but what's done is done. Roger nodded. 

You say you try not to dwell, but you have regrets... This was more of a statement to prompt Aear into going further if he chose to. He shifted in his chair, but didn't elaborate. 

The growth process was what grew us from the base genetic chemicals and put us together. The process heated our bones to the surface temperature of a small star... The nanites kept us awake through the whole thing and kept our bodies from being destroyed from the heat... I don't think any of us know how long it was... With that and the way the scientists treated us I guess I learnt to enjoy pain... I guess our childhoods were spent in the lab and we craved attention like children do... Maybe boring was the wrong word but... It just doesn't compare. Roger nodded with the understanding. It was clearer now. 

I think I understand what you mean...that it became redundant. And it also became a way of life. So what I would like to focus on, then, if you are interested is to retrain your brain to prefer things that feel well as opposed to pain. He suggested. 

I don't trust people...I guess I'm used to violence and mistrust so I expect it. Roger paused. He was used to this line, but normally it was from Miss Maccafferty. He inahled before he spoke, choosing his words carefully. 

I can see how you would be hard pressed to trust people. But sometimes, taking risks is a good thing. We need to open ourselves up to others in order to find that one that cares... He hoped he didn't sound too much like a fortune cookie. 

Oh that? The king, my father, was assassinated but the guy got caught. He worked for the KIA, the Kitsune Intelligence Authority. The war is a retaliation of that. Relations between the two nations was tense anyway but that was the trigger...t's not like I don't miss him I just didn't spend much time with him and didn't know him all that well. Roger went quiet for a moment. Aear was detached. A sign of an absent parent. He thought about how to ask this. 

Before his assination, was your father around much?! 

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