Stones of farspeech; within a day of the intro log

[conscientiousobject]

This is very sudden, and perhaps badly timed, for which I apologise.

[He really hopes he's not wasting the time of people trapped in rockslides or something, but--well, he would also hope someone trapped in a rock slide would be focusing on that and not. This.]

But I've just... returned to this place after a long absence and I've been informed there are other robots here now?

Is this true?

My name is Epsilon, and I am--was? Am. A robot myself.

So if anyone who can hear me has any kind of AI, or a similar form of existence... at your convenience, I'd like to speak with you! It's been a long time since I've known any others.

.... also, if you do need help, Ginko and I are able to move a great deal of earth between us, so please say something.

Comments

[conscientiousobject]

I'm actually... afraid to say as much, this but this is fairly mild, as disasters go.

[vagabone]

No, you're fine, I've been here long enough to... ah, get that.

[After all, the flood was much worse for him. At least he didn't break any bones this time.]

[conscientiousobject]

[There's a moment of silence, which can be interpreted as uncomfortable or just sombre.

Then Epsilon speaks again, his tone a bit lighter.]

Why don't you tell me about yourself, I don't even know your name.

[vagabone]

[That's the problem with phone calls--one never knows.]

Oh! Shame on me. I'm Héctor.

[Here's hoping Ginko has only said good things. Or nothing at all.]

[conscientiousobject]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Héctor.

[He says this warmly, with sincerity.

Then, teasing:]

Is there anything you want to tell me before I ask Ginko?

[vagabone]

[Way to make it sound like he's been naughty and is getting scolded, sheesh. Surely he doesn't have that bad a reputation for stupid stunts around here... yet.]

Uh... no, not really. I'm a skeleton. Dead... skeleton guy. Which is not as bad as it sounds, I've been a skeleton a long time.

[See, it's fine! He sounds so casual about it, it must be okay.]