06-07-2019, 04:01 PM
Hal was vaugly aware of what made RK , a machine he had to remind himself over and over again in the field , but a machine didn't play fetch . Didin't whine when he was hurt - or maybe it did ? It was hard to tell - anything really , Humans were so technologically advanced , anything could be made - a farce to please the general public - please him . But rk was a machine - the trust that Hal had before , memories of time spent in between missions rang a little hollow . made some part of the Saint bernard wilt just a little . he hoped to catch himself before RK could catch the small thought set . ( There was a reason RK was never given a name ) RK , thy name is machinery . Probably will remain so unless some sort of personality is shown .
Pragmatic , docile unless directed not to be , RK was the perfect companion because he was built to be . Independent to a certain point , an individual made to be tethered - to someone like him . Listening to the android state facts - because it wasn't reassurance , it was a report . like the fine courier printed report that RK had sent to Hal's boss when Hal never wanted to file a report . God why did it feel like betrayal ? All Hal knew - all he thought - was a fallacy created by superior programing of a human apathetic to his cause . God where was the humanity ? No where here - not anymore . Was he to act dog like now , find some cushy owner to feed him stale dry kibble and kneel at their feet ? The thought was appealing - would have been in any other scenario - but now it just made him angry volatile thing .
" [glow=#add8e6,2,300]Lieutenant Hal , are you in pain ?[/glow] " The concern ran false - a harp to appeal to his emotions . Hal felt a snarl rise in him - manipulative fucksat cyberlife . There was no reason the never gave RK a communicative device to talk with humans - it was a reminder that he wasn't human - wasn't truly alive . Just a droid void of any emotion . Hell - even dogs had something - instinct , but RK didn't did he ? So much Hal didn't understand , didn't want to know . Put in this scenario - talking with RK should have been a gift . All owners wanted to know what their pets talked about - what kind of conversations they could have , but there was a connection built there there was a want of validation , of companionship beyond the silent thereness every animal owner had .
Hal , he never really thought about it . Always weary of technology of dogs .
"[glow=#121212,2,300] I'm fine [/glow]" the detective growled , a flash of teeth - a snap - snarl in rage of his own thoughts running wild was usually not so beastial . But he was a beast now , an animal - weren't he ? The ancient laws that humankind abandoned - now paraded inside his skull , subtle twists that made the Saint Bernard want to bite - rip - rend . Hal was rubbed raw , precarious . Put into a setting he was not in control of anything but himself - himself and RK alike at least . Alone in a setting without help - without any awareness of were t turn . He was scared . in a situation where panic was slowly closing in on him , bubbling frothing to the surface no matter how much he attempted to push it away - push it down .
The low growl of his voice only picked up rapidly into a snarl - a full flash of teeth as the Saint bernard regained his full height . Silver eyes a flash of fury - fear " [glow=#121212,2,300] Gah ! Woa , backup ! [/glow] " The order was punctuated by a flash of teeth , only backing up himself to negate the command given - order . As it was , the same barking one he commanded criminals down . Authority was easy - control slipping between his fingers , but his ability to order - to bark commands ( no matter what form ) Remained .
Instinct , was a heady thing . It strangled his sense into submission until there was nothing but the fear remaining - silver eyes seemed to sharpen in contrast . Taking in the entirety of RK's form , assessing - wolves were naturally dangerous - superior to most dog breeds which were instead made to specialize by humanities side - RK was a wild created made by cruel hands of humankind . to ignore instinct entirely and remain dependent - maybe that was his instincts . Wolves didn't do well on their own - dogs didn't either . Both were subject to die without the proper needs pack
not a threat , pack . RK is safe .
Watching the LED of RK's eye flicker red as he performed diagnosis - finding an error and quickly progressing forward . Hal just felt weary . Relying on RK to find something . Any information at all would help wonders . RK's statement alluded he had little idea where they were - which was worrying considering his ability to connect to the internet , the GPS tracking system made for if he got lost - wasn't pointing anywhere " [glow=#121212,2,300] We really are fucked then , aren't we ? [/glow] " Hal asked, the question rhetorical as he gazed the area again , standing on all fours was a lot different - trees looked so much taller . The world put into a sharper focus than before .
Alone , they were on their own from here on.
God, what hal wouldn't do for a drink right about now .
As much as he wanted a drink , to fall under slumber and dream this experience away - what a hell of a dream . Hal was also tactical , there wasn't much that could be done beside - well, finding civilization . All that was left was picking a direction to go in - a place to start somewhere - anywhere but here . "[glow=#121212,2,300] Alright, RK pick a direction , lets see if we can get anywhere . [/glow]"
Pragmatic , docile unless directed not to be , RK was the perfect companion because he was built to be . Independent to a certain point , an individual made to be tethered - to someone like him . Listening to the android state facts - because it wasn't reassurance , it was a report . like the fine courier printed report that RK had sent to Hal's boss when Hal never wanted to file a report . God why did it feel like betrayal ? All Hal knew - all he thought - was a fallacy created by superior programing of a human apathetic to his cause . God where was the humanity ? No where here - not anymore . Was he to act dog like now , find some cushy owner to feed him stale dry kibble and kneel at their feet ? The thought was appealing - would have been in any other scenario - but now it just made him angry volatile thing .
" [glow=#add8e6,2,300]Lieutenant Hal , are you in pain ?[/glow] " The concern ran false - a harp to appeal to his emotions . Hal felt a snarl rise in him - manipulative fucksat cyberlife . There was no reason the never gave RK a communicative device to talk with humans - it was a reminder that he wasn't human - wasn't truly alive . Just a droid void of any emotion . Hell - even dogs had something - instinct , but RK didn't did he ? So much Hal didn't understand , didn't want to know . Put in this scenario - talking with RK should have been a gift . All owners wanted to know what their pets talked about - what kind of conversations they could have , but there was a connection built there there was a want of validation , of companionship beyond the silent thereness every animal owner had .
Hal , he never really thought about it . Always weary of technology of dogs .
"[glow=#121212,2,300] I'm fine [/glow]" the detective growled , a flash of teeth - a snap - snarl in rage of his own thoughts running wild was usually not so beastial . But he was a beast now , an animal - weren't he ? The ancient laws that humankind abandoned - now paraded inside his skull , subtle twists that made the Saint Bernard want to bite - rip - rend . Hal was rubbed raw , precarious . Put into a setting he was not in control of anything but himself - himself and RK alike at least . Alone in a setting without help - without any awareness of were t turn . He was scared . in a situation where panic was slowly closing in on him , bubbling frothing to the surface no matter how much he attempted to push it away - push it down .
The low growl of his voice only picked up rapidly into a snarl - a full flash of teeth as the Saint bernard regained his full height . Silver eyes a flash of fury - fear " [glow=#121212,2,300] Gah ! Woa , backup ! [/glow] " The order was punctuated by a flash of teeth , only backing up himself to negate the command given - order . As it was , the same barking one he commanded criminals down . Authority was easy - control slipping between his fingers , but his ability to order - to bark commands ( no matter what form ) Remained .
Instinct , was a heady thing . It strangled his sense into submission until there was nothing but the fear remaining - silver eyes seemed to sharpen in contrast . Taking in the entirety of RK's form , assessing - wolves were naturally dangerous - superior to most dog breeds which were instead made to specialize by humanities side - RK was a wild created made by cruel hands of humankind . to ignore instinct entirely and remain dependent - maybe that was his instincts . Wolves didn't do well on their own - dogs didn't either . Both were subject to die without the proper needs pack
not a threat , pack . RK is safe .
Watching the LED of RK's eye flicker red as he performed diagnosis - finding an error and quickly progressing forward . Hal just felt weary . Relying on RK to find something . Any information at all would help wonders . RK's statement alluded he had little idea where they were - which was worrying considering his ability to connect to the internet , the GPS tracking system made for if he got lost - wasn't pointing anywhere " [glow=#121212,2,300] We really are fucked then , aren't we ? [/glow] " Hal asked, the question rhetorical as he gazed the area again , standing on all fours was a lot different - trees looked so much taller . The world put into a sharper focus than before .
Alone , they were on their own from here on.
God, what hal wouldn't do for a drink right about now .
As much as he wanted a drink , to fall under slumber and dream this experience away - what a hell of a dream . Hal was also tactical , there wasn't much that could be done beside - well, finding civilization . All that was left was picking a direction to go in - a place to start somewhere - anywhere but here . "[glow=#121212,2,300] Alright, RK pick a direction , lets see if we can get anywhere . [/glow]"
I'LL BREAK THIS IF I H A V E TO —
TELL ME THE GOOD THAT WOULD DO
TELL ME THE GOOD THAT WOULD DO