Farspeech stones

[forwearemany]

(It's an abrupt decision to voice the question that has been plaguing their thoughts over the stones.)

How is synthetic life treated in your universe of origin?

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[prettypurpleparlor]

As far as I know, certainly. We... are not precisely close, at the moment.

[There may be just a very slight tinge of bitterness, in that last phrase. "Not close" may be an understatement.]

But yes, I've never seen him treated as less than a fellow monster- and he's quite popular for his celebrity career, besides.

[forwearemany]

Acknowledged. This corroborates data already acquired.

Your society is unusual: synthetics are not commonly treated as equals.

[prettypurpleparlor]

[A quiet sigh. She nods briefly to herself, though they can't see it.]

I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds a heavy and undeserved burden for you to bear.

[Even Mettaton doesn't deserve that, she feels. After all, she dislikes him for his actions, not his origins.]

[forwearemany]

It is the same for many others like us.

[prettypurpleparlor]

Has anyone been unkind to you about that matter, here?

[She asks in the interest of polite, neighborly understanding, and also because she needs to lecture some people if they say yes.]

[forwearemany]

Negative.

(People are wary, sometimes, but even then, they're nice about it.)