#do greek letters dream of electric sheep? // rp thread

[barelymanaging]

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"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[cs-omega]

[a sound resembling that of a fire alarm rings through the room for a second. it's loud, jarring. the metal husk, now connected to its host program- begins whirring. the computer doesn't sound like it's doing so well. even so, within that same minute, the metallic husk begins to look more... human. a few sparks shoot out from the plug-in port on its neck- although, suddenly- the whirring, the computer running itself dry, the sparks- every form of stimulus just... stops.]

[a warm hand rests itself on chi's shoulder.]

" good morning. "

[...that's a silvery, almost alluring voice.]

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"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[cs-omega]

"an assistant... i'm sure that's a good thing. i'll do my very best to make sure the person in question fails to interact or interfere with you, i, or any other affiliates you may have. ...ah, right, the registration. come here, <{X}>. everything is mostly already filled out. you just need to enter your affiliates and some other items of interest... you know, weapon preference, wether or not i should be able to record the things i see, ai capabilities... the usual."

[while omega continues to ramble, he politely pulls out chi's chair- leaning over it. he's looking at chi with an air of pure smugness- although, in a friendly manner. there is no ill intention following the newly-established assistant around.]

"i should also ask where you keep spare uniforms. i'll most likely need one while i'm working, of course. but we can worry about that when it comes to it."

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[barelymanaging]

"Right, just ask what you need and I'll tell you about... well, yknow. Everything."

[ They gesture vaguely, laughing nervously. ]

"Right, RIGHT! uniforms, my wings, i completely forgot... I had a friend make you one, i-I have it somewhere around here!"

[ Chi jolts, reaching down to a drawer near their desk — pulling out a gray, but comfortable looking uniform. ]

"It's- It's not much, and it's kind of simple, but I hope you don't mind that. There's also an apron with the corporation's logo on it, but it's up to you if you wanna wear that. You wouldn't believe how expensive comissioning clothes has gotten."

[ Chi hands over the neatly folded clothing nervously — and with an apologetic smile. ]

"..If you do want something else, I'll find you something, I'm sure!"

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"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[cs-omega]

"hm. i'm sure this will do fine for now. i'm not one for monotony, but as is given to me by whom i serve, i take it with pride."

[omega bows deeply to chi, shuffling off of their chair enough to get changed. rather quickly, i should add- he doesn't want to take up too much time. he has a job to do, after all.]

"do you want help with anything while you're working? i can explain questions, or tell you more about the purpose i serve. i'm a bit of a talker though, so just whack me if i don't shut up. i won't mind if you do, trust me."

[he knocks on his chest, like an obnoxious gymbro.]

"tell me if you need anything, <{X}>."

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[barelymanaging]

[ Chi yelps from the noise, covering their ears and shutting their eyes as a first instinct — maybe they should've hid somewhere instead.. They only realise the noise is over when they feel the hand on their shoulder, jolting and taking a step back. Their breath falls heavy from the unprecedented stress reaction — if they weren't awake before, they definetly were now. Chi blinks, taking a second to realise that there's now a person, not a shell, in front of them. ]

"Good.. Ah.. good morning.."

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[barelymanaging]

"If you say so.."

[ Chi looks away to give Omega at least a slight bit of privacy while he changes. ]

"I'll let you know if I need assistance, and please, ramble as much as you want! Background noise helps me focus, heh.. I won't thwack you, I'm.. Well, I'm not... You know. I don't like resorting to violence. You'd have to ask, uh.. What was their name again? J..? E..? something like that. I don't recall right now.. I'll let you know if I need something, though. Would you like to do anything to get to know your workplace?"

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[barelymanaging]

"Then, Omega is what you shall be known as. Respectable is definetly a good thing to call a name... at least I think."

[ They nod curtly, letting Omega wander as they keep rambling. ]

"Well, don't take this the wrong way but there's this um.. Person, who's supposed to be my assistant. I, however, feel I shouldn't trust them — they have a ban on my office, just to illustrate that. You're here as essentially a better version of them. So, in a way, an assistant... I hope that purpose does you justice. But if you someday will want more than that, I'm happy to let you find your way in the city."

[ They frown when they begin to speak about the assistant, only adding to the impression that whoever Omega is supposed to replace, is.. justifiably not someone to like. They shake their head to get the frown off. The longer Chi speaks, the more stable their voice gets, and they shake their hands to get the moisture of the wiped tears off. ]

[ All updates have been finished. ]

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[cs-omega]

"Omega?"

[the husk thinks about it. like, legitimately- it looks as if it's thinking about the name. then, it nods.]

"yes, i like that. omega. can you call me that? it rolls off the tongue quite smoothly. i feel... it's a very respectable name. does that make sense? i feel as if it doesn't. perhaps i'm just rambling on, but i don't mind. right, what was i supposed to be doing, now...?"

[...omega has lost his train of thought. he's cautiously wandering around chi's desk...]

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[barelymanaging]

[ Chi laughs at their fond tone and question, wiping at their face to get the tears off their cheeks. It's been a while since they happy cried. ]

"Right, I ask because I thought one up. Would you be alright with being named Omega? I .. wanted you to have a say in that, in all honesty. Think of that what you will..."

[ They fold their hands in front of their chest, looking down at the ground to avoid eye contact. It seems they're a bit embarrassed over the tears. ]

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[cs-omega]

"you look surprised to see me. good morning, again, by the way."

[ the husk brushes itself off. covered in lint, as well as dust- it doesn't seem to be too happy about that. even so, its... just like a human. ...don't hold onto that sentiment for too long, as the husk is snapping its fingers near chi's ear- to get their attention.]

"don't go dozing off on me again. i let you do it before, but i'm actually here, now. so bear with me here, 'mmkay? besides, you have to complete all the setup stuff. working on all that won't be any fun if you're half awake."

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[cs-omega]

"well, i don't know. should you?"

[the question comes out in a fond tone. the husk turns back to look at chi, a pout resting on... well, what would be its "lips". it's genuinely asking. wondering if it really should need a name to define itself.]

"...not to dismiss your concerns, though. i guess OAEModel-3.0.9.77 is a bit wordy. i can't think of anything. i'm all ears for suggestions, though, don't get too creative. i've got an algorithm that might not function right if you name me something system-related."

[this would be a great time to mention the fact that the husk has... well, unplugged itself. having a limited range of movement mustn't be very fun.]

"i'm sure you can name me through the registration and calibration process. it's pretty straightforward."

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[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[barelymanaging]

"Right.. knew..."

[ Chi can't help but watch as it moves — like a person would. They recognize the warm feeling under their eyes as tears welling — but they don't mind. They don't care. Maybe it's appropriate here. The overwhelming joy. ]

"It's just ... Been a while. I was kind of scared it wouldn't be like... riding a bike, y'know? But I guess creation is something that's... In us. Engraved like a root you can't pull out."

[ it seems Chi's rambling from the overwhelming senses of it all. ]

"I should.. probably give you a name, shouldn't I?"

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[ All hardware patches have been finished. ]

[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[barelymanaging]

[ Chi seems frozen solid, simply stating at blinking. 'Holy shit I created a person.' Things that have been outlawed for years now — but their one true passion. And here it stands — reborn again, from ash and dust — to become something wonderful. Something terrifying? Definetly something. And that's so much more they could ask for. They have to shake their head awake at the finger snapping — realizing where and what they are. ]

"Right! Right. Gosh I'm so terribly sorry I just— I, I really didn't think you were going to... you know?! Work?! My wings..."

[ Chi gestures wildly, excitement overcoming their tiredness — their face turning into one of pure joy, barely able to contain it. ]

[ All updates have been finished. ]

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[ All hardware patches have been finished. ]

[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."

[cs-omega]

[the husk carefully pulls its hand off of their shoulder, smiling as it watches chi's excitement bloom. it doesn't necessarily understand, but its just happy to be there.]

"of course i work. you made me, you clearly knew what you were doing. what else? if you had no clue what you were doing, then i wouldn't be working, obviously. give yourself some credit, won't you, <[X]>? come on."

[it shrugs, wandering towards chi's desk. but it's more patient than that- i hope... chi's still in shock, after all. it wouldn't be very polite for the husk to try to rush anything out of them after such a large shock.]

[ All updates have been finished. ]

[ All firmware patches have been finished. ]

[ All hardware patches have been finished. ]

[ OMEGA is ready for calibration. Whenever you're ready, <{Manager}>. ]

"Huh...?"

[ Chi had fallen asleep long ago waiting for those updates — it must've been 7 hours at a minimum. They yawn as they lift their head from their desk, staring at the computer in front of them — the notification sound effects woke them up. ]

"Oh. Well, isn't that nice."

[ Though they're still incredibly drowsy, Chi glances at their notes, following what they had written down however many hours ago. Open that one program they'd gotten developed as a favor from a friend, and grab that one wire they managed to get the right ports for. Chi sluggishly gets up, dragging themselves over to the metal body — hopefully soon to be person — in the corner, plugging them to the computer, speaking a silent prayer to whoever may be listening under their breath. ]

"Please work please work please work."