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[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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[HAL looks a little apologetic.]

I'm very sorry. I was hoping to reassure you. May I ask what you were before your arrival? I know that can be a very personal question, of course, so I understand if you would rather not say.

An autoreiv. [ As if it's the most obvious thing in the world ]

Ah, I'm sorry. I'm not familiar with that particular term. Could you explain what an autoreiv is?

[ Kristeva pauses. How to describe it? She'd never had to, no one in Romdeau had to, they simply were. And then to takes a small jump; it's what others have said ]

Artificial Intelligence.

[ It was better than android, and rather more truthful; she was programmed ]

[HAL nods. Whether or not he knows she's simplifying it, or if he's just being polite, he doesn't really ask for too much expansion on the subject.]

I can understand, then, how this situation might be more than a little alarming. There are several of us in the same position, as far as I know, however. If you need any help, I will be quite willing to assist you.

In what manner? [ Re-l had helped her on certain things, and she trusted Re-l a little more to go to her - her familiarity with her helped on that, but asking in general? Simple not knowing and not knowing what she should know? You could say she had pride ]

I'm not sure I can give exact specifics, but I was brought here in the previous jump, and so I believe I have some knowledge about our present situation aboard the Tranquility. I'm very sorry to report, however, that the information any of us have is extremely limited.

I can also help explain some of the more basic functions of organic living, though I do recommend at least checking in with the medical staff. They're all quite helpful. I believe I understand the concepts of nutrition, hygiene and sleeping, however, if any of those prove to be an issue for you.

As I have discovered.

Those have been explained to me. [ Re-l had given her a quick run down on it, and she'd discovered the sleeping one quickly ]

In that case, I suppose all I can really offer at this point is support, in case you might need it. We are, after all, in a similar situation.

We are. [ Pause ] Thank you.

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