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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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[video]

[functioningperfectly]

[HAL somehow looks a little disturbed. This is a feat since he's never felt disturbed before.]

Find more...?

[Text]

[fractured_warrior]

[Meta has that effect on people. And AIs.]

NEED THEM ALL.

[video]

[functioningperfectly]

[....]

I'm afraid I don't think I can help you. I'm also certain you don't intend to sound as off-putting as you are coming off as.

[Text]

[fractured_warrior]

WHO CAN? WATSON?

[Yeah, he's not even going to touch that other comment.]

[voice]

[functioningperfectly]

[On one hand, HAL doesn't know if it's wise to send this... person to Dr. Watson; on the other, however, he's feeling uncomfortable, and that's not a feeling he's ready to keep feeling.]

Er. He might be able to assist you, yes...

[Text]

[fractured_warrior]

GOOD.

[Yeah, being in Meta's attention isn't usually a good thing.]