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"Mouse said you've been making 'eyes' at Babsy and that that means you like her." Pandora explains. "And if people that like eachother like that make babies, does that mean you'll be making one with her?" You make mental note to send yet another angry message to Mouse, as well as resolve to make sure she's never around the minuscule cyborg unsupervised again.
>Tell Pandora people need to be closer than that to make a baby
>Tell Pandora you don't want to make a baby at all
>Tell Pandora maybe someday
>Attempt to change the subject
>Other (write in)

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>>43007558
>Tell Pandora people need to be closer than that to make a baby
Pretty much. Being friends or slightly turned on does not a baby make.

>>43007558
>Tell Pandora people need to be closer than that to make a baby
Doesn't matter if we actually want to get in her pants or not, Mouse is almost certainly going to be taping this and I don't want to give her the satisfaction.

>>43007558
>Tell Pandora people need to be closer than that to make a baby

>>43007604
But alcohol and poor judgement sure do!

Writing.

>>43007468
Jesus, already? Ok, ok, jeez, so many quests I follow are running right now. Sucks.

>>43007774
>looks at quests
....yeah, these are all relatively write-in intensive.

You feel a little more confident in telling Pandora this, as well as not wanting to deal in absolutes with Mouse (and possibly the rest of the R&D team) no doubt watching your every move.
"Well, see, people need to be a little closer than that to make a baby. They, ah, usually have to be together for a very long time to do it. It's not something you just do with someone because you feel like it, you know? Having a baby is a big commitment!" She nods at this, you assume she at least understands the basic idea of it. "When you do have a baby with Babsy, can I meet it?" She says, her eyes full of hope and wonder. Hell. "I..." You begin, but are mercifully saved by a ping from your PDA. The message is from Gen. Richards. Spoke too soon.

Gen. Richards: Just got a message from the CIA. They have an agent visiting tomorrow to go over protocol and make sure everything's in order. Report to my office, alone, 0800 tomorrow.

That's just peachy. You get to explain to the CIA why a top secret government project worth billions is watching dog videos on Youtube and dancing around the room in a dress.
>Continue the tour of the Facility (write in where to next)
>Conclude the tour for now and take Pandora back to her room
Other (write in)

>>43007671
For a second I thought you said "tapping", not "taping" and was taken aback.
>>43007774
>>43007841
Sorry! Friday/Saturday nights are when I do it because I figure that's when people are usually gonna be available for the most part! Plus I'm in California, where a good quarter of the state is currently on fire and it's entirely too hot to really be at my nuclear reactor of a computer too much during the day.

>>43007913
>Go to Security
Make friends with the nice guards.

Has the agent ALREADY infiltrated and is watching every broken rule?

>>43007714
With Blackjack. And hookers!

>>43007913
>Conclude the tour for now and take Pandora back to her room

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>>43008038
ah screw the whole damn thing.

>>43007913
>>Continue the tour of the Facility
Our room/barracksy place

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>>43008060
Thanks, anon.

Looks like things are a little slow right now. Tell your friends to come on by and partake in the Questing!

>>43007913
Yeah lets continue the tour. I lean towards messhall though. That would let her see people socialize and eat. Two things i think she'd be eager to try one day.

>>43007913
>>Continue the tour of the Facility (our personal pad)

>>43007913
>Go to Security


>>43008232
Well, I just got here.

Oh yeah, Thanksgiving weekend for half the continent (Canadian here). Don't be surprised if not many people aren't present.

>>43008398
Ohhh, that could explain it. We here in Clapistan aren't too privy to our hat's holidays.

Looks like it's currently between going to security and going to your quarters/the barracks.

>>43007913
>Continue the tour of the facility(Engineering)
Must be pretty weird for a robot, an AC would be looked at like a pair of lungs to us.

>>43008481
I think we just came from there. it is in fact the place we started I think.

>>43008481
Technically R&D is engineering, and she's been there already.

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>>43008398
>Thanksgiving weekend for half the continent (Canadian here)
Thats interesting. Learn something fabulously new everyday.

>>43008524
Ohhhhh yeeeeeeeah!
Now if you make a bunch of different poses and turn it into a looping gif, I may die from happiness. You're the best, anon!

Hmmm...maybe Canucksgiving weekend wasn't the best time to run this. :( I'll give it a little while longer.

>>43007913
>Tour the barracks

>>43008845
what? There's been plenty of votes already.

>>43008901
Yeah, but it's been split for a while now.
>>43008894
This one breaks that tie, however.

>>43008524
Also I just realized the similarities, since both of them are dancing robots.

Writing.

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>>43008573
Maybe once I beat/play the game and get what all the hubbub is about.

Otherwise have a thing.
>>43008971
Its more dancing.

Hint: It is the year 2000

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>>43008922
I feel like we need a faster way to break ties.

Maybe dice rolling in vote posts? Not as a "roll to succeed at thing" but more a "if there is a tie highest number wins". Just a random Idea I've considered.

Otherwise have Megatron again.

>>43008524
See that girl, watch that scene, digging the Dancing Queeeeeen

>>43009021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E0ot9iJm_k
PAK. CHOOIE. UNF.

With the tension sufficiently broken and the topic changed, you decide to take Pandora to the barracks to see what human living conditions are like here. She might even get to converse with some people without security getting in the way.

A quick jaunt and you realize you weren't even half right. There are possibly even more security guards here than anywhere else. You assume it's because here they can sneak off to their rooms to steal quick naps or just generally slack off. You've heard stories of how lazy and unmotivated most of the guards are, though you've never really had any kind of conversation with them at length.

You take Pandora to your quarters and show her what everything is for, though you don't exactly have much beyond a bed, some dressers and a few minor comforts. She's rather amused by how bouncy your "charging cradle" is.
Maybe you should try to get her to socialize a little? It'd be tricky to sneak her past the security guards, but not impossible.
>Try to get Pandora to meet new people
>Forego meeting new people and leave (write in where next)
>End the tour and return her to her room
>Other (write in)

>>43009254
>End the tour and return her to her room
Let's not break any more rules.

>>43009254
>End the tour and return her to her room

>>43009162
Nope! Flight of the Conchords.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IPAOxrH7Ro
>>43009021
Love it, anon!
>>43009062
Unfortunately, the only way to remain fair and unbiased is to go with votes. I don't want to ignore the majority for random chance if I can avoid it.

>>43009254
>>End the tour and return her to her room
With the CIA coming probably shouldn't push our luck.

Also, for posterity's sake, I usually try to shoot for 3 votes before I start writing to make sure at least a sizable enough number of people are in agreement.

Looks like I have that now. Writing.

>>43009254
>End the tour and return her to her room
It can't be helped.
>>43009296
I voted for the engineering room, I wouldn't have minded something else. It's better to write what you think is best rather that halting it.

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With little much to see here, you figure now would be be as good a time as ever to end it, especially with the CIA inspection tomorrow, you'd rather not break any more rules. Though you notice Pandora a little unhappy about leaving all the people behind without getting to say hello, you resign yourself to better safe than sorry for now.

Still, today was an eventful day for her; with repairs, a new chassis on the way and her getting a taste of outside her room, you have a feeling she won't walk away from this without learning a thing or two. Maybe it'll make for some interesting dreams tonight, at least.
Oh! You realize you didn't check her dream journal from last night. As you hug her good night and hook her up to the cradle, you think that maybe you should take a peek? Or you could wait until she's filled it up a little more. You are getting a little sleepy.
>Check Pandora's dream journal, then head to bed
>Leave the journal for now, it'll be there tomorrow
>Other (write in)

>>43009618
>Check Pandora's dream journal, then head to bed

>>43009618
>Check Pandora's dream journal, then head to bed

>>43009618
>Check Pandora's dream journal, then head to bed

>>43009445
Well like I said, R&D (where you essentially started this thread) is basically engineering, so it would've been a moot point to go back. I'd rather not just choose one of the options, either. I feel like that would be railroading, and I don't want to take away your choices in anything. That's why I always have "Other" as a choice, in case you guys want to do something that isn't on the menu.

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>>43009618
Lets give the Journal a little crack open. Though I think I know what we're gonna see.

The votes are in. Writing!

>>43009721
October must be a bad month for Pandora.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpvdAJYvofI

Long time lurker here, loving every single part of the quest. I wish I could draw, so I can make Pandora gifs. Keep up the good work!

You figure it couldn't hurt to check now, though you don't expect much. A quick flip of the notebook and what you see is rather...unsettling, to say the least. Inside is a poorly-written account of another nightmare, wherein Pandora is once again beset upon by the "Bad Man", but this one seems almost a continuation of the previous nightmare.

In it she describes being cornered by the Bad Man, who continually insults her and berates her, chasing her about her small dream world. She writes about wanting to drive away in a car, but not being able to find one that works. Everything she finds is broken or burning. She runs from him for the remainder of her dream before her systems are fully charged and she forces herself awake. She was relieved at escaping, but at the bottom of the page she wrote one final phrase. "He is mean! I am not a pet!"
You can only give a worried look and hope it doesn't happen again. You'll have to speak to her about this once you have some free time...

You head to bed, sending off a quick message to your team to let them know tomorrow's lesson assistance with Pandora is cancelled due to an important meeting, then set your alarm and flop into bed. You really wish tomorrow wasn't going to happen, but you've readied yourself for the eventual and occasional dog-and-pony-show hoops you'll have to jump through for various government suits throughout your time here. Sleep doesn't come easy, but mercifully fast.

The next day you wake to the harsh buzzing of your alarm, swatting it half-heartedly, you manage to barely drag yourself to your feet. The time is currently 0730 and you quickly get showered, shaved and ready. You have a little bit of time before the scheduled meeting. Should you do something before, or head there a little early to show the General your can-do attitude.
>Head to the mess hall and get some breakfast
>Head to the General's office a little early
>Other (write in)

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>>43009849
Are there any good spooky/scary robot movies? Only one I can think of is Hardware.

Oh and the one where the lady is impregnated by her home computer.

>>43009983
>Head to the mess hall and get some breakfast

>>43009721
I absolutely love it. Thanks!
>>43009859
Well glad you enjoy it! Thanks for reading! And no worries, you don't need to do anything! Though I accept any and all fan submissions you guys would like to make, so feel free to do whatever you want!
>>43009990
Well, I mean, there's technically Terminator, though that's not so much "spooky". And Alien had a spooky android that was full of milk. I recall that one you spoke of with the home computer, though.
As far as AIs, there's plenty. 2001: A Space Odyssey, for example.

>>43009983
>Head to the General's office a little early

>>43009983
Coffee. Coffee sounds good.

>>43009990
Maybe Virus? It's more Borg than robot, but still.

Still awaiting at least a 3 person consensus, just FYI. Sorry if it seems slow, but I just like to make sure. Sometimes you guys throw me curveballs with what you want to do.

>>43009983
I say head in early.
See if we can't pick up coffee along the way. No need for a full breakfast.

>>43010222
Just write something, this is a relatively unimportant decision

>>43010222
Consensus is pretty clear m8, we hungry or thirsty for some shit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOntEd98qFE

>>43010309
Cock it is, then. Writing.

I half expected that Sick Animation video with the diamond.

You decide to make a quick stop at the mess hall for some food and notice it's somewhat bare. Uncommon for this time of day, it's usually full of sleepy, grumpy staff doing their morning grind, but for some reason most people are absent. You figure there might've been some early morning event you weren't privy to or just weren't invited to. Whatever, more for you. You grab your food and breakfast and scarf it down, the quiet in the hall a little eerie and unnerving.

After you finish your meal you head to the General's office, still noting an absence of staff on the way, save for a few security guards and the occasional grounds keeper. Weird. You consider asking one what the deal is, but don't really have the time to chat. It'll have to wait.

You arrive and knock, the door whooshing open before your knuckles make contact with the door a third time. As you step inside, you notice you're not the only one called in; the heads for each section are there as well, Mouse giving you a chin-jutting nod before turning back to the General and an Asian man in a black suit and tie looking rather unfriendly.
With you are Mouse, Security Chief Palmer, a stout, hairy man with a chip on his shoulder, and Medical Chief Dr. Taggart, a plain-looking woman with fading red hair and thick glasses.

"Glad you could make it, doctor." General Richards says, a sour note in his voice. You notice the time is 0801 and inwardly harbor a secret wish to roll your eyes. The Agent standing next to him extends his hand for a rather firm handshake and nod. "Doctor." He says curtly. "I'm Agent Arikawa. I trust you were informed of the nature of my arrival. We're conducting inspections of the whole Facility, top to bottom, and were hoping you could walk us through some of the intricacies of the TBX-042 project. How is the AI coming along so far?"
Oh boy.
>Tell him everything, omit nothing, even some of the more unsavory portions
>Cover up a few of the less desirable bits
>Other (write in)

>>43010581
>Cover up a few of the less desirable bits

What does TBX-043 stand for?
What happened to TBX-001 - TBX-041?

>>43010581
Well, what are they looking for? If it's growth, we have that in spades.

We can note that while no damage or wear has been detected in the AI itself, it is as of yet incapable of practical function when there is loss of important hardware functions(arms, eyes, etc.)

On the other hand, TBX-042 is quickly grasping human concepts, more like a child than a robot, but even faster. Understanding contextual queues and implied emotions beyond what is strictly vocalized are skills easily within sight.

....speaking of which, we should put that on the lesson plan much later: how to not panic when parts of you are broke and prep yourself for repair. Then how to maintain full function of everything else despite the loss of something.

>>43010628
Well 001-041 were unsuccessful attempts, as things go. Prototypes and all that. Pandora is the first fully-functional and working AI. As for what TBX stands for, that's my little secret.

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>>43010581
Well tell him everything right? I mean we're not doing anything wrong. Or if we were then it be settled.

>>43010683
Supporting this line of questioning... or inquiry. the opposite of questioning.

I think things are slowing down considerably, so I'll write one more post.

>>43010817
Rather than slow down, this is a difficult choice to write for-nobody has balls

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>>43010817
I'm so sorry OP.

I guess I'd just feel weird for double posting.

You know despite anonymity.

Plus I got work in the morning.

You figure lying to the CIA isn't exactly in your best interests, so you give him all the technical specs as well as explain her progress in learning. Her interest in art, organic live, dance and a genuine want for interaction. You also add that, while this last part is both fascinating and encouraged, she occasionally doesn't understand certain repercussions that can arise from her actions.
She is, however, an incredibly fast learner and has grasped concepts that would normally take a child weeks, if not months to understand in days. This shows a definite usefulness for future projects involving the AI as far as usage and utility. AIs can be trained in certain tasks in a fraction of the time it would take to train a human to do the same.

However, alterations would need to be made to the freedom of an AI's will if they wish to make them easier to manage as far as servants or possibly soldiers go, especially in the instance of damage to their systems or hardware where TBX-042 has shown a poor ability to cope with duress. But surrogates for families or individuals that require companionship would be perfect for them.

Everything you just spat out leaves a bit of a bad taste in your mouth, like you're being forced to treat Pandora as an object rather than a thinking, feeling being with emotions and interests no different than a human's. Still, it seems to please Arikawa and Richards, who both nod as the Agent takes notes. "Thank you very much for that assessment, doctor." He says, a well-practiced smile spreading artificially across his face. "We will be conducting a tour of the Facility, but we understand you have a lesson plan to stick to. However, I look forward to observing the AI in action later on. You are free to go."
You feel like you could've just sent in a memo about all that and he just wanted to watch you squirm. You bullshit a smile back, nod and leave.

That's that for tonight, gents, but I hope you enjoyed it! As always, thanks so much for coming!

>>43011012
And be sure to vote for the threads on the archive and follow my Twitter if you enjoyed it! I run every Friday and Saturday evening at around 7-8PM PST!

I can stick around to answer questions for a little bit if you have any.
>>43010893
No worries! I always look forward to your fanart and participation! I've saved everything you guys have made so far!

>>43011040
aw thanks OP.

so are we doing a thing tomorrow or are we waiting until next week? Shall I assemble a back log of requests?

>>43011059
Next week! Tomorrow I'm busy anyway, so I wouldn't be able to. So backlog away!

How about Maria from Metropolis?

>>43011012
Thanks for running OP

>>43011059
I'm surprised you haven't done this yet, so

>Blond Hair
>Red Dress
>Broom or Vacuum
BANANANANANANA NANANA BANANANANANA NA-NA-NA-NAH

>>43011125
Thank you for playing!

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>>43011133
Your request is very cryptic anon.
That could mean any number of things.
I drew the first robot in a red dress I could think of.

Did you mean something else?

>>43011360
I....you....

.....Roll. Megaman.

>>43011382
I thought it was something from adam west batman for a moment.

What with the banananananananaa.

>>43011395
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJRoRt155mA

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>>43011441
Well now I look foolish.

Here Have this thing as recompense.

>>43011502
I'll chalk it up to Roll looking too human to remember she's a robot.

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>>43011518
I will try and do a better job next time anon. Next time.

Well fuck. Now I feel the need to write something.

>>43011360
Oh I get it! The Cylon chick, right?
>>43011382
To be fair, I didn't get it either. My mind went to that Cyclon first too.
>>43011502
>>43011555
Awesome!
>>43016241
Go for it! Write whatever you want, I'll be sure to read it.