Directive 002 [Console/Video]

[wolf_of_war]

[When the video clicks on, those watching will be greeted with a rather odd sight. It's that intimidating-looking talking robot dog that's been running around, with his nose (figuratively) buried in a book, the cover reading "Psychology". He's scanning the pages carefully, occasionally flipping to the next page with the small, three-fingered manipulator that served as his "tongue". At first it seems that he's unaware that the video is on, until he speaks.]

I have recently enrolled in the college here in the city, and find myself requiring assistance. While my potential intellect is significantly larger than a human, my actual experiences and education are severely lacking. I have enrolled in courses covering human psychology, advanced mathematics, and chemical science, and require those familiar with these topics to...quiz me on the early chapters of the required textbook.

[Then, he looks up, knowing that eye contact is important when addressing people.]

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Comments

Video

[wolf_of_war]

The college's staff has been very accommodating, regarding my status as a non-human sentient being. Foreigners such as ourselves seem to hold no surprise to them. The students, however, avoid me when possible. It is...not unexpected.

{Bladewolf's head cocks to the side, a very dog-like behavior.]

The world you came from was subject to a social caste system? That is...unfortunate. It is good, then, that you have this opportunity.

[ten_zero]

What kind of accommodations do you need? I admit, I'm a little surprised they avoid you. Foreigners seem somewhat popular, which I'm learning is a bit of a recent development.

[ Bisi shrugs. ]

It's difficult for me to imagine life outside the system, even after my part in collapsing it. I was originally slated for a biologist role, but circumstances changed and I became a warrior instead.

[wolf_of_war]

My exoskeleton is quite large, and was designed to be intimidating, seeing as how I was originally created as a weapon of war. Despite my distaste for violence, I am still an intimidating individual to interact with on an individual basis. The only accommodations that I truly require are doors large enough to accommodate the width of my body, and tables set low enough that I might study while sitting. I was not designed for chairs meant for bipedal organisms.

[Ironic, that Bisi transcended her assigned purpose in the opposite direction that Bladewolf was hoping to.]

It is ironic that you chose to become a warrior, while I have chosen to abstain from violence altogether.

[ten_zero]

Ah, you misunderstand. I didn't choose to be become a warrior. The Orokin were losing the war against the Sentients, so they used us to turn the tide.

It wasn't a wise decision, in the long run.

[wolf_of_war]

So it was a change brought about by necessity, then?

Fighting wars rarely is, even if the conflict is justified.

[ten_zero]

I suppose. [ The Sentients were worse than the Orokin. But eventually both were defeated. Both by Tenno hands. ]

Then why is there so much war, I wonder?

[wolf_of_war]

It is...human nature, I believe. Whatever the reason, humans rarely choose cooperation when faced with circumstances that require a difficult choice. Societal pressures force a "feast or famine" mentality upon people, even when an equal distribution of resources is possible.

[ten_zero]

Feast or famine. That's an interesting way of putting it.