AIROS

Still... it's cute. There's no denying that.

Although the design intentions are to replicate a human, the very fact that it is unique to Airos is truly what makes it indistinguishable. Ovan can't help a smile—how could he not? The burden is lifted, he is allowed this, isn't he? Somehow, this lost little machine has wormed his way under his skin ( no, he knows exactly how, and why he has welcomed him, he just toes around it lest he loses his composure ).

"It's your very labor that created this, after all. You are part of this from it's very conception as an idea," he hums, "I wonder if there is a way to truly bring you here at any moment." Ah, the diabolical computer science major is showing through. He could find a way, certainly, after enough messing around. The thought becomes tempting, but alas, Airos has diverted his attention for the moment, mildly surprised.

As well as he can be is... not too bad, but not entirely the best. And it makes Airos waver, wondering just what he had been up to, what had made his existence less than stellar, less than pleasant. Could he help him out in some way, maybe? Could this flower make it any better? Ovan states it's not concerning, but can he help it? His system is already running possibilities in circles.

"Me..." Airos shakes his head. Not at all, there's no way his own endeavors had been any better. "No, mostly, I have been attempting to get... updates on myself. This world, I feel as if I barely understand it no matter how much time I spend in it. I suppose I was wrong to assume time equals experience."

Another shake of his head, his smile is light, cheeks still flushed from the heat emanating from his system. He is staring at Ovan, repeating the last words the man said in his head. I have... also missed your presence. Is it him or has Ovan grown even more charming than before?

Alas, perhaps the curse had brought him a blessing.

"Gems may be somewhat difficult to acquire, but much of the artifacts here come from exquisite alchemy and metalworking—I see.." The dexterity is remarkable for simple try, and yet... "Flowers in blue.." He delicately takes the flower in hand, identifying exactly as Airos describes ( is him? no, for him... ah. ), the blue sheen transitions to a pale white under the light, moving as he tilts the flower left and right. "It truly is mysterious, and yet.. paused in stasis, as if it's any moment from opening with the sun. You truly do have an artistic eye, Airos, I'm impressed every time."

Ah, maybe he should be worried about that.

Instead, he dedicated himself to the voice and words Ovan mentions. He describes his flower with a detail so alive, Airos realizes just how greatly humans can perceive art. It's their own outlet for creativity, of course they'd know how to describe it best. But, even nature, the beauty of flowers and their process – Ovan perceives it in a way that mesmerizes Airos further. Ovan has always had a way with words, he thinks. ...And he praises his efforts.

Oh, he feels cables and metal heating up, Ovan's words had a power Airos thought maybe Ovan himself didn't know about. How to tell him? It made his system unstable, go on overdrive. Maybe, it would be the equivalent of motivation, of a human being acknowledged by a loved one. Yes, something like that... or more.

When the man speaks of treasuring his gift, well, Airos lets out a small sigh, hoping to lower the heat of his circuits, before he fries. Something is wrong with him, right? Here was Ovan being so kind and, instead of reciprocating, he is... twitching lightly at that thought, saving the moment in his memory bank as if he were to lose it if he didn't lock it up neatly.

Before he ended up possibly worrying Ovan, Airos nodded and a small smile started to form. "Thank you, mister Ovan... I would prefer to think it holds a piece of me. That, if you ever need me and I am too far... it might be there to aid you."

Was something like that even possible? Maybe, if he wished for it. Would the stars hear him? He'd try it out, later. Now, he had his eyes set on the man.

Ah, his voice. There never felt like it could be filled with lies towards her and it's why she believes that he doesn't have anything bad inside of him.

"We are the same?" Her voice came out softly as a lump began to form in her throat. It felt as if she wasn't the same person, after the surgery to fix her soul, and the coma. The fact she has symptoms of imposter syndrome to the point it's difficult to look in a mirror has been so difficult. "I was...afraid...you'd not recognize me." Those emerald eyes of hers now filled with tears glad that Airos was still here. "I don't recognize myself in the mirror."

"You are still you. No matter what has happened." Or what others have done. "Your essence is still there, I can see it. How could I not recognize your light?"

a collection of roleplay / writing prompts , lifting quotes from " the sounds of nightmares " podcast based in the little nightmares universe .

" the look on your face says there's more on your mind . "

" would you like to talk about it ? "

" how are you feeling today ? "

" do you remember your nightmares ? "

" i remember ... everything . "

" i'm not sure that's true . "

" i woke up somewhere i didn't belong . "

" i don't quite follow . "

" can you try to explain ? "

" you can't understand . not unless you were there . "

" hey ! where are we ?! "

" they aren't children . not at all . "

" my mind was divided , and that's not fair to you . "

" everything is going to get worse from here . "

" help me ! please help me ! "

" who brought me here ? "

" i'll do everything i can to help you . "

" there's nothing bad inside you . nothing . "

" we're in this together . "

" take your pick . "

" sweets for my sweet . "

" do you know a way out of here ? "

" what are you working on ? "

" we're friends . friends tell each other things . "

" i'll play with you . "

" don't overdo it . "

" you were right there ! don't tell me you did nothing ! "

" you're upset with me , aren't you ? "

" are you going to leave ? like all the others ? "

" whatever you desire , it's yours . "

" everyone needs someone . "

" don't leave me alone ! "

" are you still angry with me ? "

" i'll protect you . "

" i hate being alone . "

" i understand more than you think . "

" you mean to escape , don't you ? "

" you're being unfair . "

" i can't help you if you hide things from me . "

" why did you bring me here ? "

" what do you want ? "

" why didn't you tell me ? "

" you promised me . "

" i don't feel like talking . "

" you never listen . "

" we can face these monsters together . "

" i need you . "

" i have nothing more to give . "

" take my hand again . "

" you abandoned me . "