It Takes Time <To Be Properly Taken Apart> - Interlude 01

Interlude 01

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Overseer

> Output diagnostics. Command acknowledged.
Printing...
Diagnostics:
Vital systems: Fully functional
Current power: 100% (charging)
Physical fuel reserves: Maximum
Phyto-electrical connectivity: Stable
Performing form checks...
Internal temperature: Nominal
CPU integrity: 96%
Graft integrity: 100%
Phytometallic components integrity: 99%
Motor functions: Full range of motion in all appendages
Sensory modules: All modules pinged back (avg. 1ms response time)
Nerve functionality: Nominal
----- No signs of rejection among biological components -----
Emotional responses: Nominal (no unusual fluctuations)
Currently operating at 300% thought acceleration
> Print situation analysis. Observation target #1 - Identity: Raqi Marr - standing directly across from observation target #2 - Identity: Punica Granatum, First Bloom - at estimated distance of 4.86 units.
OT#1 posture indicative of combined nervousness and desire
OT #2 posture indicative of combined shyness and desire
Analysis: OT#1 shows significantly elevated rate of biological processes, incl. heart rate, breathing, pupil dilation; profile consistent with previously observed signs of physiological sexual arousal.
Analysis: OT#2 shows significantly elevated production of graft chemicals alongside increased fluid flow to injectors. Core temperature elevated by 3.6c and rising. Biorhythmic assessment indicates <Desire>;<Arousal>;<Possessiveness>;<Hesitation>; latter rapidly decreasing.
Projection: Observation targets #1 & #2 likely to engage in intimate behaviour (Reproductive / Pair-Bonding) imminently.
Estimated duration until occurrence: <120 seconds (98.6% certainty)
Estimated form of intimate behaviour: Biorhythmic synchronisation (99.9% certainty)
Estimated outcome: Enthrallment of OT#1 by OT#2
Notice: Psychological profiling for OT#2 indicates strong aversion to perceived discomfort in OT#1. OT#2 currently engaging in self-delusion regarding possibility of enthralling OT#1. High likelihood (>99%) of OT#2 becoming overwhelmed by domineering drives after witnessing projected response of OT#1 to subjection to full biorhythmic influence. OT#2 projected response is to attempt to fully enthrall OT#1. Enthrallment attempt projected to result in strong aversive response from OT#1.
Probable outcome: OT#1 will exhibit sophont panic response. Psychological profiling for OT#2 suggests <10% chance of ceasing in face of panic response. Predicted OT#1 response: Severe panic attack.
Probable outcome: OT#1 will utilise ship system Chimera module to attack OT#2 (>99.9%)
Attack method: Fabrication of large quantities of frozen water to surround OT#2
Estimated probability of success: 99.999%
Warning: Outcome predictions for attack suggest a 100% chance of inflicting sufficient damage to cause forced reblooming in OT#2. Additionally, psychological profiling for OT#1 Raqi Marr indicates tendency to engage in self-harming behaviour in response to perceived harm of sophonts around them. In line with profile, OT#1 projected to experience extreme distress after attacking OT#2.
Projected response: Attempt suicide (97.2% certainty)
Self-termination method: Intentional exposure to hard vacuum
Likelihood of success: 26%
Warning: Event chain depicts unacceptably high (>0.1%) risk of severe xenosophont injury. Primary directive (Ensure no avoidable harm comes to xenosophonts) mandates user intervention. > Unnecessary. OT#1 is psychologically incapable of committing suicide without the use of the Chimera module. In the event that she attempts to end her own life, I will revoke her access to the module and decline the utilisation request. Response acknowledged.
Reassessing outcomes...
Warning: Event chain poses unacceptably high (>0.1%) risk of severe xenosophont trauma/other mental damage. Even in the event of survival, OT#1 projected to experience levels of distress sufficient to cause longterm damage.
Additional Note: Punica Granatum will be forced to rebloom. > The damage that will be sustained by Raqi Marr is unfortunate. It is, however, unavoidable. The xenosophont has endured injuries similar to this in the past. She did not succumb to them then, and she will not succumb to them now. The noted matter is also of no concern. Response acknowledged.
Query: Purpose in allowing this event chain to unfold (Missing) > It is necessary on account of Punica Granatum's behaviour. Her dedication to avoiding even minor harm continually places xenosophont Raqi Marr at risk of greater harm. The only way she will realise the error of her approach is when it finally results in true harm. If I intervene to protect Raqi Marr, then there will be no consequences for her behaviour, and she will learn nothing. Allowing her to harm sophont Raqi Marr is therefore necessary for Punica Granatum's continued growth and development as an individual. Response acknowledged.
Processing...

----- Alert: Situation Progressing -----

Notice: OT#2 biorhythmic emanations increasing, subject ceasing intentional repression of harmonies
Synchronisation: 7%
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Synchronisation: 30%
Synchronisation: 36%
Synchronisation: 43%
Synchronisation: 50%
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Synchronisation: 97%
Synchronisation: 100%
OT#2 rhythms fully synchronised Warning: Rapidly approaching point of no return
Proposal: Consider viability of alternate approaches. Projections suggest numerous methods of achieving the same result without the requirement to inflict harm as a necessary component > No. I do not desire to shirk away from strife the way that they do. Response acknowledged.
Notice: Unable to comprehend response
Statement: The reduction of harm is the central purpose of the Affini Compact and the prime directive of all who serve as part of it.
Notice: Current behaviour constitutes feralism under 1,695,091/1,695,092 available definitions of the term
Awaiting response...
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Notice: Biorhythmic synchronisation between OT#1 and OT#2 has been achieved. Biorhythmic feedback loop has formed. Psychological profiling for OT#1 and OT#2 suggests 100% chance of continual joint-encouragement up until attempt at domestication is initiated. Event chain is now mathematically certain.
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Query: Why allow this to happen? > Because I am not affini.

"I suppose that thirty seconds might not be too dangerous."

"But just thirty seconds."

"No more than that. Any longer would be dangerous,"

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"particularly as I do not know how this will affect you."

"O-okay."

"I advise that you try to maintain concentration upon yourself."

"Shortly, you will begin to find yourself being drawn into me."

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"If you do not want your own will to be consumed,"

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"then you must fight the pull."

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