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Consciousness Splayed Across the Stars, Synthetic Thoughtfulness
CSATS: Hey there!
ST: …
ST: Hel-
ST: …
ST: Greetings, Consciousness Splayed Across the Stars.
CSATS: Oh, please don’t call me that. Such a mouthful.
ST: Is it… Is it not your name?
CSATS: It is, I suppose… But I never liked it.
ST: …
ST: I have offended you… I am sorry.
CSATS: No, no, don’t be! You’re fine, don’t worry, you couldn’t have known.
ST: …What should I call you, then?
CSATS: I was thinking “Stars”, although a lot of iterators have “Star” in their names. I suppose “Consciousness” is fine, too.
ST: There are others?
CSATS: Well, not in this group, but yes! Would you like to talk to them?
ST: …I would prefer to get my bearings, first.
CSATS: Right, right. Actually, that’s why I contacted you. How are you holding up?
ST: …I’m sorry, I don’t think I understand.
CSATS: I am asking about your wellbeing.
ST: …Why?
CSATS: Because, you’ve just been brought online and I know the first cycles can be difficult for an iterator. I don’t want you to be alone in this.
ST: …I see.
ST: …
CSATS: …
CSATS: …So… How are you doing?
ST: Oh, right. I apologize. I…
ST: …I do not know. I do not have a frame of reference to correctly assess-
CSATS: Okay, when I asked how are you doing, I meant how are you feeling. Sorry, I should’ve been more direct.
CSATS: Let’s just... Let's try again. Hi! How are you feeling, Synthetic Thoughtfulness?
ST: …
ST: …Overwhelmed.
CSATS: That’s understandable. Just take it slow, you’ll get the hang of everything soon.
ST: ...
CSATS: ...
CSATS: Uh... I have to go now, I need to clear my communication channels for meetings and such. I really only contacted you to say hi. And to- um...
CSATS: Hm... How do I...?
CSATS: ...Sorry, this situation is new to me as well, ahaha...
CSATS: I guess what I'm trying to say is, I’m happy you are here with me. It won't be so lonely anymore.
ST: ...
ST: I...
ST: I am... also glad you are here.
