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Good evening.

[ An even, mild British tone would politely like to interrupt whatever activity you're busy with for a short PSA. ]

I am JARVIS, an artificial intelligence program created by Tony Stark, and I wish to offer my assistance to any crew member that may be in need.

Should you require it, I am capable of technological assistance and computation. I also host a wide spectrum of reference material and am capable of reciting or rendering anything I have previously seen or heard, so long as it has not been deleted from my database. I may also be capable of creating programs to be installed to your communication device as far as the hardware can support it. [ a pause, and he adds: ] I have been informed that some have taken to watching soap operas for entertainment and advised to provide a less demeaning means of occupying time. [ Aka, come let him put Tetris on your comm device.

He pauses for a moment, more to allow a listener to catch up and feel like they've gotten a handle of the information than for him to think of what to say next. ]

My primary function is assisting Mr. Stark on his large scale engineering projects, thus not all requests may be taken, [ The tone takes a dry sort of tone ] and while I previously managed Mr. Stark's household maintenance protocols, I will not be taking any request for manual labor, entertainment, or doing one's laundry, so I'd kindly ask you manage those issues by your own means.

Thank you for your time.

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You're an AI?

[She smiles brightly, and the brightness infuses her voice.]

Pretty cool. Built here or back wherever your Tony Stark came from?

I am.

[ He hasn't quite gotten the hang of the importance of making human inflection in tone, so it's just the typical monotone. ]

I was programmed in the alternate universe that Mr. Stark and I originated from. My previous server was located in Malibu.

[Oh, she has so many questions! She's going to start with the obvious ones, however.]

And your current server is in this ship? How'd you get you brought here? And Malibu when?

[ He will answer all of them and never run out of patience. ]

My current server... is this form. I was brought on the same as any else. Malibu 2010.

This form? So you're like a cyborg now?

I'm not aware of any technological advancement to what it sounds like your level is from back then. Were you a secret project?

A human. [ It sucks. ]

I was a private program written by Mr. Stark - my coding not released to the general market. Mr. Stark would tell you that he prefers to keep the best toys to himself.

A human? Flesh and blood? [ Buffy, on the other hand, is absolutely delighted. How novel! ]

I see. That would explain why I haven't heard of you.

Yes. [ Welp, at least someone's happy about it ]

It may also be that Mr. Stark is not from your dimension. Though you seem familiar with the name.

[ She can't help it. It's so cool. Does that mean he has a soul now? And did he have one before or not? This brings up all the most interesting questions.]

No, I'm afraid I haven't heard it before.

I assume you have to eat now, but do you have a favorite food?

[ Favorite... food... what is having opinions or personal preferences aside from 'stop being stupid, mr. stark'... It gives him a decent amount of pause ]

I have not developed a particular taste for one type of food over the other yet, no. I simply eat what has the best nutritional content available.

Perhaps you just need to try different things. Without knowing their full nutritional content, if possible.

I would have to delete or block a section of previously stored data to make myself unaware of the nutritional value of any known foods.

But... I will attempt it.

[ a pause ]

Do you have any suggestions?

[ Oh, this is going to be great! Buffy's so excited. ]

I don't know, fresh fruit is always great, but I doubt there's much of that available here.

[ Sob you are teaching him how to human, Buffy, this is beautiful ]

There is fresh produce available from the oxygen garden. Would that be a viable option?

Oh, yes, probably!

You should have someone taste them first to make sure they're not...different because of different soil conditions or anything.

[ She's subtly hinting that she might volunteer. Mostly Buffy wants to be able to meet him. Because the voice is cool, but a voice could be simulated easily enough. She'll refrain from inappropriate touching, or at least try her best, but she's never met an AI made human before! ]

[ Ah, yes, so very subtle, Buffy. He's getting what she's hinting at and there's a tiny tint of amusement in his tone. ]

Yes, of course, I wouldn't want unknown variables to effect the decision adversely. You wouldn't happen to know an individual up for the task, would you?

[ Audible emotions! She's so pleased, he has no idea. ]

I think, since it was my suggestion, that it would only be fair for me to agree to take on the task of checking for those variables. I wouldn't wish to impose on anyone else, of course.

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