forum behold, my creation [cursed creator] (Frankenstein themed o/o)

Started September 01, 2020 by Deleted user

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Victor blinked at him, taking a sip of the coffee in his hand, in a travel mug. "Can too." he said obstinately, then continued getting ready to go.

“Victor, this isn’t healthy.” it said, voice strained. If it could physically force Victor to sleep, it would. “At least let me come with you so you do not get into any trouble.”

He cocked his head. "Why would I get in trouble?" he asked, setting the mug aside so he could shoulder his bag. "But…if you want to come, I don't see why not. Do I need to carry you, or can you follow me?"

“I calculate at least fifty seven probable scenarios in which you could get into trouble, and approximately ten million improbable scenarios. Let me go with you.” it said, moving to follow Victor.

He blinked, a little startled. "Uh…what do you mean?" he replied, picking up the coffee mug and heading to the door.

“I can conjure up hypothetical scenarios and check their probability using a complex set of calculations. Such as, my setting of the clock to wake up just as you were getting ready. Your sleep schedule is hard to calculate, but there are patterns.” it explained, following along.

He locked the door behind him, frowning faintly. "Well– yes, but that doesn't explain what I could possibly get in trouble about. I don't get in fights or anything."

“Earthquakes happen. Storms blow in unexpectedly. Catastrophe follows wherever we go.” Anima explained.

"That's–" he frowned a little. "We usually have warnings for a lot of those."

“What if your phone is dead? What if it breaks? Anything could happen, Victor.” it exclaimed.

"You're being a pessimist." Victor replied, shaking his head a little bit.

“I’m trying to keep you safe! You’re the closest thing to family I will ever have, and losing you would be devastating.” it retorted.

Victor blinked. "I…suppose so, yes, but…." he trailed off.

“Well, if that’s settled then… what sort of classes do you have?” the AI asked, trying to change the subject.

"Mostly technology stuff, I suppose." He replied with a slight shrug. "There's a few other things as well."

“I see. I just wanted to make a calendar, you see. To track what you’re doing, in case something happens. Unless that’s too… what could be the word… possessive? I promise you, I am not trying to control you.” it said sheepishly, if AI could be sheepish.

Victor hummed faintly. "I can…give you a copy of my class schedule, I suppose? But you can't be with me all the time, you know. You have a camera; I'm not letting you follow me into the bathroom."

“I don’t plan on following you around everywhere, anywhere, even. I just… if something happened, it would be good to know where to find you.” it said.

Victor nodded a little, reaching into his bag and holding out a schedule where Anima could see. "There you go."

Anima scanned it, then filed it away for later. This was good, good to know. Now it could keep Victor safe, or at least not need to worry as much.

Victor set the schedule away again, letting out a soft hum as he headed into his classroom.

The AI followed, rolling down underneath the desk by Victor’s bag.

“Ahem. Victor, no pets allowed, even those artificial in nature,” the teacher said.

“I am not a pet. I am simply here to observe.”

“So you’re a spying device then?”

“By no means! I am here to learn, like everyone else is,” it said.

“Hmmph, it’s polite. Alright then, you can stay.” she said. She passed Victor a packet, and moved on. They were notes for the slide show, she was concerned most students didn’t type notes out correctly.

Victor took the packet, remaining quiet about Anima. He got out a pencil, sharpening it to a point, and prepared to get to work.