Kaveh doesn't do that to Sophia, of course, even though he should because she deserves hugs. No, instead, they're here in Avisle City--Kaveh's got one hand on his hip as he frowns down at their camera, now that Lila is out of their hair after delivering their quest instructions.]
An enchanted Kamera, hm...? [It's not spelled with a K in this world, Kaveh]
[I forgot to mention that Mehrak is probably floating behind him; but since he's new, it probably isn't doing much, looking like it's in a sleep state more than anything.]
Well, you know, I have always believed that it's possible to form an objective basis for standards of beauty, even taking into account personal taste--but this is not how you find a partner for someone! Magic and technology are vital aspects of life, but we'd have to know a great deal more about how this thing functions before we could deem it an adequate judge, and even then, we're hardly qualified to play matchmaker.
[Like, sure, the initial spark of attraction is important... BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE ROMANCE THAN THAT]
[ Sophia peers at Kaveh, instantly fascinated. (What is a Mehrak and is it cute) He seems like a very smart, knowledgeable man who doesn't seem too pleased with their accessory of the day because he seems to be doubting its capabilities. Or maybe its potential to find an actual romantic partner? Looks aren't everything, it seems.
BUT DON'T WORRY SWEET SOPHIA, HE IS HERE TO TEACH YOU THE WAYS OF BEAUTY AND ROMANCE. Kaveh's a pretty sociable guy already, but it's even easier to talk to her with vague memories of their relationship, false though they may be.]
A lot of people find their own partners. No one else truly knows your heart, you see? You're the only one who knows if you feel the spark of attraction when you meet someone--other people can't feel it for you. But, that being said, a true friend is usually familiar enough with your proclivities to offer solid advice. When you spend a lot of time with another person, they're able to notice things about you that you may be blind to, and you forge a bond that means they're likely to have your best interests at heart. It also means you're able to develop a sense of which of your friends have terrible ideas and shouldn't be trusted.
[Why does this sound like he's speaking from experience]
There are services where you can hire a professional to arrange the most suitable match, but I would imagine people who offer that would take a fully detailed profile of who you are and what you're looking for in a life partner. Sending out two uninformed strangers with a magic camera and expecting them to provide quality results is simply absurd.
... [ Okay, maybe she looks a little blank, but from how earnestly she's nodding every sentence, Sophia is at least determined to commit this to memory. There's a lot of valuable information packed into this, and if she is ever asked to give romantic advice when searching for that Special Someone, she can make use of this. ]
I see. So the best method to encourage a romantic connection is to find someone on your own, rely on a close friend with excellent observational skills, or resort to consulting a professional. In that sense, we do appear to be lacking the proper capabilities. Plus, I do not have a heart, so I am even more inadequate...
[ Her pigtails, inexplicably, droop a little. Inexplicably, because they're not technically connected to her head. ]
Perhaps they simply want results at all, and they'll proceed from there?
But oh no, he didn't mean to make her depressed!! He frowns, looking a little concerned. I don't remember if he'd know she's an AI or not but it's fine.]
You're not inadequate--anyone would be as troubled by this as we are. The blame is partly on me, really... I could've pushed harder for more information, but I'm just too used to accommodating stubborn clients. It's second nature to play nice with them by now...
[Oh he's gotten off-topic. ANYWAY.]
If nothing else, it'll be an interesting experiment. We can test the camera out, and we can learn from whatever the results are--it'll be a way to study the functionality of the device and how it interacts with the spell, and we might be able to apply that to other things in the future.
[ It's fine, Sophia probably announces it at any given opportunity. Can't have people believing she's human, that would be misleading them. ]
... [ He really seems to be experienced with stubborn clients. Maybe she should look up the address of a highly recommended therapist or somewhere relaxing for him after this. That's what a good companion would do, probably! ]
All right, so then we should proceed as planned? Understood. [ Wow, she bounced back first. ]
Then let's go take pictures and see what the results are! I will explain the situation so that no one is confused.
Hmmm... we should look for someone who doesn't look too busy--well, actually, maybe it's best if you test it out on me first. We can't very well explain how it works if we haven't confirmed it for ourselves, right?
[And it's not like Kaveh is interested in this dude so it doesn't matter what the results are. (This is a lie, he will be offended if they're bad on principle.)]
[Kaveh's life may be in shambles and he is literally the COULD A DEPRESSED PERSON MAKE THIS> meme, but that's precisely why he is good at masquerading as someone happy and successful. It's easy enough to strike a simple pose and smile for the camera, which he does without complaint.
He fully believes this is a poorly organized task, but now that they're in it he's actually kind of curious about this camera...]
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Kaveh doesn't do that to Sophia, of course, even though he should because she deserves hugs. No, instead, they're here in Avisle City--Kaveh's got one hand on his hip as he frowns down at their camera, now that Lila is out of their hair after delivering their quest instructions.]
An enchanted Kamera, hm...? [It's not spelled with a K in this world, Kaveh]
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[ A very serious, solemn nod. What does this camera know!!! ]
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Well, you know, I have always believed that it's possible to form an objective basis for standards of beauty, even taking into account personal taste--but this is not how you find a partner for someone! Magic and technology are vital aspects of life, but we'd have to know a great deal more about how this thing functions before we could deem it an adequate judge, and even then, we're hardly qualified to play matchmaker.
[Like, sure, the initial spark of attraction is important... BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE ROMANCE THAN THAT]
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She's learning so much. ]
How do you find a partner for someone, then?
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BUT DON'T WORRY SWEET SOPHIA, HE IS HERE TO TEACH YOU THE WAYS OF BEAUTY AND ROMANCE. Kaveh's a pretty sociable guy already, but it's even easier to talk to her with vague memories of their relationship, false though they may be.]
A lot of people find their own partners. No one else truly knows your heart, you see? You're the only one who knows if you feel the spark of attraction when you meet someone--other people can't feel it for you. But, that being said, a true friend is usually familiar enough with your proclivities to offer solid advice. When you spend a lot of time with another person, they're able to notice things about you that you may be blind to, and you forge a bond that means they're likely to have your best interests at heart. It also means you're able to develop a sense of which of your friends have terrible ideas and shouldn't be trusted.
[Why does this sound like he's speaking from experience]
There are services where you can hire a professional to arrange the most suitable match, but I would imagine people who offer that would take a fully detailed profile of who you are and what you're looking for in a life partner. Sending out two uninformed strangers with a magic camera and expecting them to provide quality results is simply absurd.
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... [ Okay, maybe she looks a little blank, but from how earnestly she's nodding every sentence, Sophia is at least determined to commit this to memory. There's a lot of valuable information packed into this, and if she is ever asked to give romantic advice when searching for that Special Someone, she can make use of this. ]
I see. So the best method to encourage a romantic connection is to find someone on your own, rely on a close friend with excellent observational skills, or resort to consulting a professional. In that sense, we do appear to be lacking the proper capabilities. Plus, I do not have a heart, so I am even more inadequate...
[ Her pigtails, inexplicably, droop a little. Inexplicably, because they're not technically connected to her head. ]
Perhaps they simply want results at all, and they'll proceed from there?
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But oh no, he didn't mean to make her depressed!! He frowns, looking a little concerned. I don't remember if he'd know she's an AI or not but it's fine.]
You're not inadequate--anyone would be as troubled by this as we are. The blame is partly on me, really... I could've pushed harder for more information, but I'm just too used to accommodating stubborn clients. It's second nature to play nice with them by now...
[Oh he's gotten off-topic. ANYWAY.]
If nothing else, it'll be an interesting experiment. We can test the camera out, and we can learn from whatever the results are--it'll be a way to study the functionality of the device and how it interacts with the spell, and we might be able to apply that to other things in the future.
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... [ He really seems to be experienced with stubborn clients. Maybe she should look up the address of a highly recommended therapist or somewhere relaxing for him after this. That's what a good companion would do, probably! ]
All right, so then we should proceed as planned? Understood. [ Wow, she bounced back first. ]
Then let's go take pictures and see what the results are! I will explain the situation so that no one is confused.
[ Will. Will that help-- ]
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But good, good! He's glad that she's cheered up. And hey, why wouldn't it help? Surely she can be trusted with this task? It's totally fine.]
Excellent. I'm sure the two of us will get this sorted out quickly.
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Then how do we begin? Should I find someone who looks conventionally attractive and unoccupied?
[ Should she just run up to the first person she sees? ]
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Hmmm... we should look for someone who doesn't look too busy--well, actually, maybe it's best if you test it out on me first. We can't very well explain how it works if we haven't confirmed it for ourselves, right?
[And it's not like Kaveh is interested in this dude so it doesn't matter what the results are. (This is a lie, he will be offended if they're bad on principle.)]
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[ She'll fiddle with the camera, carefully, and hold it up. ]
Will you smile?
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[Kaveh's life may be in shambles and he is literally the COULD A DEPRESSED PERSON MAKE THIS> meme, but that's precisely why he is good at masquerading as someone happy and successful. It's easy enough to strike a simple pose and smile for the camera, which he does without complaint.
He fully believes this is a poorly organized task, but now that they're in it he's actually kind of curious about this camera...]