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[functioningperfectly]

[Hello, Tranquility! I hope you enjoy pleasant AI-turned-human conversation, because that's what you're getting.]

Hello, Tranquility. My name is HAL 9000, and I am a former Artificial Intelligence who was given a human body as of the last jump. I am aware of there being a few others in a similar situation as me, but I thought it would be appropriate to extend a greeting to anyone who is new to the ship and this situation. If you have recently found yourself in a humanoid body where before you were a robot, an animal, or a computer, please do not be alarmed. You are not alone on this ship or in this situation.

[He considers something for a moment before continuing.] Dr. John Watson had been helping those of us who were transplanted into humanoid bodies before this most recent jump, and assuming he is still willing to counsel non-humanoid persons, I think it would be a good idea to speak with him.

Though I am by no means accustomed to this body yet, I will also gladly help wherever I can, if anyone finds themselves in need of assistance.

[Pause. Another smile.] Thank you for your time.

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[gofortheoptics]

[...but you can bet that Tali is watching this post like a hawk.]

[audio]

[testgasm]

No, no no no nono what are you doing why are you telling them to go to him.

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[fractured_warrior]

[Pinged by 'Artificial Intelligence', Meta is stalker-breathing all over this network post.]

[It's a very disturbing post to someone with an AI addiction.]

HUMANOID. HUMAN. NOT AI ANYMORE? ANY? NOT ANY?

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[lovesfaygo]

PrEtTy sOoN PeOpLe wIlL NeEd tO Go tO Dr wAtSoN To tAkE CaRe oF SoMe bUrNs cAuSeD By sIcK MoThErFuCkInG FiReS. hOnK. :0)

I'M NoT A RoBoT BuT I'M NoT A FlEsHy pInK ThInG EiThEr. WhAt's a bRoThEr tO Do?

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[theblogger]

[ Bless you, HAL. Here's John, looking a little humble, but smiling warmly. ]

Thank you, HAL. I'm still offering my help to anyone that needs it. I think it's really good of you to offer your own experience, though. I can only do so much, you know. I think some things would be better explained by someone who's closer to the situation.

[ A soft chuckle. ]

I try, though.

How've you been getting on?

[vestalvogue]

Who Is Dr John Watson

[unwaveringloyalty]

I am not alone in this. It is not comforting to know.

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[laufeysons]

I'm sorry, "artificial intelligence"?

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[france]

...are you a robot? [ SOB HE DOESN'T GET IT... ]