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qev011703_MSG0001 |
Hmm? What's this about? Are you here for me?[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0002 |
Wait, is that...Mia?[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0003 |
Er, ha ha... Hi there, sir.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0004 |
It's been a while. Last I heard, you'd just left Primordia.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0005 |
You look, uh... Well, that is to say...[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0006 |
I'm sorry. It's just very hard to concentrate on your[ST:n ]report considering the...odor.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0007 |
What?! GAH![ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0008 |
S-sorry... I forgot that I never got to bathe while[ST:n ]I was being held prisoner.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0009 |
It was awful at first...but after a while? I kind of started[ST:n ]to like it! It was this rank, almost feral scent that made[ST:n ]me want to—[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0010 |
Augh, sorry! Gross! So sorry, sir! Totally inappropriate[ST:n ]as a subordinate. And a lady. And a human being,[ST:n ]I suppose...[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0011 |
Either way, I clearly lost sight of something.[ST:n ]Super sorry! Won't happen again![ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0012 |
Heh...[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0013 |
You've seen some real experience.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0014 |
Got a different look in your eyes now, too.[ST:n ]Not afraid of a little mud.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0015 |
M-my eyes...? Really?[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0016 |
I look forward to hearing all about what you saw[ST:n ]out there.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0017 |
Y-yes, sir! I'll have a full report on my activities[ST:n ]for you soon.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0018 |
And wait'll you hear about all the unofficial stuff...[ST:n ]Hooo boy, I've got enough to talk your ears off![ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0019 |
But first I've got something super urgent to report.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0020 |
Oh? All right, then, let's hear it.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0021 |
Yes, sir![ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0022 |
My captors were a race of xenoforms that specialize[ST:n ]in covert operations for the Ganglion.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0023 |
Through technological means, they can copy[ST:n ]the appearance of other races, as well as their[ST:n ]personalities, speech patterns, et cetera.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0024 |
The visual element is simply an advanced[ST:n ]optical camouflage.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0025 |
The form beneath that projection remains unchanged,[ST:n ]however, so any physical contact will break the illusion.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0026 |
As for the behavioral aspect, all personality modeling[ST:n ]is systematic and appears to be based on pattern[ST:n ]replication.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0027 |
In other words, the fidelity of the copy is directly[ST:n ]proportional to the amount of information extracted[ST:n ]from the original in regards to habits, tics, and so on.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0028 |
Therefore, perfect replication of more nuanced,[ST:n ]and therefore data-intense, facets—such as a[ST:n ]subject's relationships with others—is impossible.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0029 |
It appears those inevitable gaps are filled by[ST:n ]extrapolation, most likely using a simulated[ST:n ]personality built from an existing data set.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0030 |
I...see. So you're saying these are simply incredibly[ST:n ]sophisticated disguises, as opposed to literal copies[ST:n ]in the biological sense.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0031 |
Yes, sir, though even this imperfect impersonation[ST:n ]ability poses a serious threat.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0032 |
But it is not without weaknesses—physical contact and[ST:n ]keen observation being chief among them.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0033 |
In my case, it was the intervention of those who know[ST:n ]me well that saved me from being...um...replaced.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0034 |
You're blessed with fine friends, Mia.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0035 |
I am, sir. Especially the Chief here.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0036 |
Heh...[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0037 |
In any case, fine work. You've brought back intelligence[ST:n ]that even BLADE operatives weren't able to uncover.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0038 |
I've no doubt it will play a key role in keeping New LA[ST:n ]safe. You should feel proud.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0039 |
It's all thanks to these good role models, sir.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0040 |
I'll pass your report up the chain. In the meantime,[ST:n ]follow me. I'd say you've earned my recommendation[ST:n ]to become a BLADE member yourself.[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0041 |
S-sir, yes, sir![ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0042 |
You hear that, Chief? I feel like I can finally see[ST:n ]the path forward, and it's all thanks to you![ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0043 |
I hope we can work together again soon—[ST:n ]next time as fellow BLADEs.[ST:n ]...Oh man, that feels SO GOOD to say![ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0044 |
If you ever need me, just say the word, you hear?[ST:wait ] |
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qev011703_MSG0045 |
I'll come running, and that's a promise![ST:wait ] |