[Dirk makes sure to find the both of them together, not that it's hard. He probably shouldn't have marathoned getting this done, but it isn't like he's resting well anyway. It helps to have a project.
Yeah sorry kids, the malevolence is building up on this one again. But it isn't as bad, and getting to make these for Sorey and Mikleo helped a lot.]
The cameras I promised you.
[He holds them out to the pair, one in each hand. They're patterned after their clothing designs because Dirk is a big believer in matching to people's favourite colours.]
You'll be able to share them freely over the communication network. I'm working on developing an application to make that easier on everyone but for now you'll just have to forward the file. They take video and audio recordings too.
Really? That's amazing! I can't believe you did that so quickly.
[Managing to do anything with technology seems like magic to him, but it doesn't make him appreciate it any less. The malevolence makes him pause a little, and after a glance at Mikleo he adds,]
I hope it wasn't too much trouble. How are you feeling?
[well Sorey asked it so he didn't have to; he reaches out to take his camera, though, turning it very carefully over in his hands. his expression is touched, but he does wait for an answer to the question before saying anything]
[They're really pure, aren't they? Sorey and Mikleo. They're just good people, who want the best for others. Not, Dirk thinks, because they can see the malevolence and it makes them uncomfortable, but maybe seeing the malevolence makes them more acute to the suffering of others.
They're just good.]
Building things is always something I enjoyed doing. I'll be open to any requests you have.
I have one, but I don't know if it's a reasonable request or not. If you want to keep busy, I was wondering if you have a way to make a lens for our goggles so that people can see Mikleo.
[He mimics goggles with his hands just to emphasize what he's referring to.]
I was thinking about it for a while, but it would go a lot faster with someone who actually knows what they're doing.
[this...is very clearly a surprise to Mikleo, because he chokes and sputters, and nearly (but thankfully only nearly!) drops the new camera in his hands.]
I don't see any reason it would be impossible if these cameras and URSULA's sensors can do it. It might require a bit of experimentation. We'll need Mikleo and someone who can't see him normally.
[Dirk doesn't know how to handle this level of emotion. Sorey's a little easier, because with happiness you just sort of are happy for them. How do you handle Mikleo? He does not know.]
It's cool. Do you two wanna pick out our volunteer?
[fortunately Mikleo doesn't need much handling; he's half-hiding himself behind Sorey's shoulder, kind of embarrassed at ALL THIS EMOTION, though he also ducks his head in a visible nod. feelings! how do you deal with them.]
[Honestly it's Dirk here who needs the handling of How To People. He feels like Sorey is better equipped to do this for Mikleo, so he is considering a smooth exit stage left.]
Cool. I'll leave you two to... [Hm no.] ..Do whatever. Let me know.
[he sounds more surprised than mad, because you know what? Holy shit. Holy shit, Dirk is using science to make their dreams come true. This should absolutely be commemorated in a suitable way.
He holds up the new camera to take the friendship selfie with. It's not very ironic, but it is full of feelings.]
Of course it would be! If cameras are popular in more scienticially advanced worlds, then it makes sense they'd be used as a form of personal and social documentation. They're much faster and easier to use than anything we're used to, aren't they?
[Dirk nods because THIS IS IN FACT HIS JAM.] Selfies were extensively used in the early 21st century through media-sharing mediums similar to our communications network. Humans found ways to express themselves and their relations to others by choices in the images they shared.
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Date: 2016-08-19 06:17 am (UTC)Yeah sorry kids, the malevolence is building up on this one again. But it isn't as bad, and getting to make these for Sorey and Mikleo helped a lot.]
The cameras I promised you.
[He holds them out to the pair, one in each hand. They're patterned after their clothing designs because Dirk is a big believer in matching to people's favourite colours.]
You'll be able to share them freely over the communication network. I'm working on developing an application to make that easier on everyone but for now you'll just have to forward the file. They take video and audio recordings too.
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Date: 2016-08-20 02:47 am (UTC)[Managing to do anything with technology seems like magic to him, but it doesn't make him appreciate it any less. The malevolence makes him pause a little, and after a glance at Mikleo he adds,]
I hope it wasn't too much trouble. How are you feeling?
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Date: 2016-08-20 02:52 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-08-20 07:50 am (UTC)Not great. But to be totally frank, having something like this to work on for you two helped keep me focus.
[So, that helped with it? Yay?]
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Date: 2016-08-21 01:16 am (UTC)[positive reinforcement!!]
You really like making stuff like this?
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Date: 2016-08-21 01:21 am (UTC)And it's good to hear the distraction helped, as well...you make a lot of neat things.
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Date: 2016-08-21 05:37 am (UTC)[They're really pure, aren't they? Sorey and Mikleo. They're just good people, who want the best for others. Not, Dirk thinks, because they can see the malevolence and it makes them uncomfortable, but maybe seeing the malevolence makes them more acute to the suffering of others.
They're just good.]
Building things is always something I enjoyed doing. I'll be open to any requests you have.
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Date: 2016-08-21 06:35 am (UTC)[He mimics goggles with his hands just to emphasize what he's referring to.]
I was thinking about it for a while, but it would go a lot faster with someone who actually knows what they're doing.
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Date: 2016-08-21 11:13 pm (UTC)You--w-what? You don't have to--
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Date: 2016-08-21 11:16 pm (UTC)I don't see any reason it would be impossible if these cameras and URSULA's sensors can do it. It might require a bit of experimentation. We'll need Mikleo and someone who can't see him normally.
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Date: 2016-08-22 12:57 am (UTC)We've got Mikleo! So we just need a volunteer who can't see him. Unless you need to run some tests first.
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Date: 2016-08-22 12:59 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-08-22 01:01 am (UTC)I need a couple hours to develop a prototype. We should be fine with a volunteer after that.
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Date: 2016-08-22 01:08 am (UTC)I mean he does that a lot normally anyways but even more so now.]
That's perfect. More than perfect. It doesn't need to be done right away, just whenever you feel like it.
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Date: 2016-08-22 01:36 am (UTC)[HE'S OVERCOME]
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Date: 2016-08-22 03:27 am (UTC)It's cool. Do you two wanna pick out our volunteer?
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Date: 2016-08-22 04:14 am (UTC)Yeah, sure. We can ask around. There are a few people I can think of who might want to give it a try.
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Date: 2016-08-22 04:51 am (UTC)It shouldn't be too hard.
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Date: 2016-08-22 07:02 am (UTC)Cool. I'll leave you two to... [Hm no.] ..Do whatever. Let me know.
And have fun with the cameras.
[Okay not that smooth.]
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Date: 2016-08-23 02:48 am (UTC)[Before Dirk can escape he puts his arm around Dirk's shoulder!!! And drags Mikleo with him sorry Mikleo.
Someone else is going to have to take the selfie because he has Mikleo in one arm and Dirk in the other.]
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Date: 2016-08-23 03:09 am (UTC)[he sounds more surprised than mad, because you know what? Holy shit. Holy shit, Dirk is using science to make their dreams come true. This should absolutely be commemorated in a suitable way.
He holds up the new camera to take the friendship selfie with. It's not very ironic, but it is full of feelings.]
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Date: 2016-08-23 07:22 am (UTC)I'm glad you two are really taking to selfie culture.
[He genuinely is? They are good people.]
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Date: 2016-08-24 02:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-08-24 11:42 pm (UTC)[NERD]
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