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[nobetawedielike]

My name is Beta.

I was created, not born. And my creators controlled everything. 

[ at least she's used to everyone back home knowing this, so sharing it doesn't feel weird.

making the post takes all the deep breathing and pacing out her anxious energy she has, hands trembling unseen the entire time. ]

Obtaining or cooking food, paying for things, even washing clothing. I don't know how to do...anything for myself. I don't know if I'm even capable of surviving alone. I need to learn.

All I can offer in return here is information or education - Physics, chemistry, geo-engineering, computer science and programming, among others. I haven't seen the necessary materials, but I can create too. I was raised on 31st century technology. 

I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but... I need help. 

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[solitarysoul]

you were created?

[Wait, no, he shouldn't ask something so personal.]

i'm new here, but i can help you learn some things if you want.

[He feels sorry for her, and if he can help he does want to.]

i don't need anything in return.

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[nobetawedielike]

I'm a clone, created aboard a spaceship.

[ if this was voice it'd be in the most matter-of-fact, casual way. ]

I'd appreciate it. I'm a fast learner, I won't be any trouble.

[solitarysoul]

[Okay, he knows neither of those words but its no big deal. Hopefully.]

i don't know how much i can teach, but i will try.

i'm levi.

[hemovore]

[Oh wow. What is this? Real life Frankenstein moment?]

are you a robot?

[nobetawedielike]

A clone.

[ ...does anyone here know what a clone is? she's not sure. ]

[hemovore]

[A clone? How peculiar. Edgar knows what a clone is -- to some extent at least. Clones, body snatchers, cyborgs and such were the pictures of modern monster after all.]

a clone.

does that mean your body isn't organic one?

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[rebellions]

[ "Beta". "Created, not born." Those are so specific, it almost feels like it can't a coincidence. But hell, who knows? People are fucked up in every world, especially scientists, so he wouldn't put it past them to come up with a similarly messed up project somewhere else. But for all his grievances with that, at least he was lucky enough to escape the laboratory he was created in pretty early on, so he got to live a (somewhat) normal life afterward. Of course, it stands to reason there must have been many others who weren't so lucky, and it sounds like that was the case for her. A part of him feels angry on her behalf, sure, but more than anything, he feels bad for her. There's nothing he can do to change her past, obviously, but if nothing else, he can at least offer some help. ]

you can come over to my place
I can teach you some basic shit

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[opheliac]

i saw that.

[rebellions]

GET YOUR MIND OUTTA THE GUTTER, DAMMIT!!

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[nobetawedielike]

Thank you. I learn fast, I won't trouble you for long.

[rebellions]

[ anyway, ]

no problem.
don't worry about trying to teach me all that stuff in return
it'd be wasted on me anyway

[ aka he's too dumb to understand all that. ]

[motifs]

Good day, Beta. My name is Yusuke.

Unfortunately I am as unskilled as you in those areas, but should I encounter any useful techniques, I will pass them along. I have heard one can find instructions for such things on the Internet, but alas...

However, I am curious! What is it that you like to create?

[He earnestly can't help with basic self care, he's clueless, but he sees "create" and shows up...]

[nobetawedielike]

I make things because they're needed. I've...never thought about what I like.

[motifs]

I see. Meaning no disrespect, I must consider that a tragedy. Self-expression is a balm for the soul and a privilege that all deserve to enjoy!

What would you like to create, now that you can?

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[ticket218]

Hello Beta, my name is Sigma.

I see you already have a good number of offers to teach you, but I would like to add my own to the list as well should you be in need and, say, no one else is available for whatever reason. Fostering a wide net of kind acquaintences is a wise decision, I've found.

I must also note that's an impressive education you've had, at least from where I'm standing. May I ask how you were taught?

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[nobetawedielike]

[ Sigma. Like Beta? ]

I spent my life in virtual reality, studying from a database of all human knowledge taught by tutor programs.

My purpose was to access and control a highly advanced terraforming system, and required the knowledge base to do so.

[ticket218]

Oh, my. Impressive circumstances for impressive results.

Though I don't suppose they ever expected you to leave that virtual reality?

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[theskyaccepts]

I can help, with some of those I think.

My name's Tsuna. I'm only from the 21st century, but I can manage some things.

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[nobetawedielike]

The 21st century...Can I ask what year?

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[heroondecku]

[Izuku has questions. So many questions. But they're not nearly as important or relevant to the situation as the fact that Beta ended her post with the three words guaranteed to bring him running.]

It's nice to meet you, Beta. You can call me Deku. [He can give his real name later, when he's not in Hero Mode.] I'd be happy to help you learn whatever you need. You don't need to worry about owing me anything.

[A pause, then: ]

I could show you around the town too, if you'd like. There's a nice library here.

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[nobetawedielike]

Is there a lot of people arounds the town? Usually?

I'm not used to being around people.

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[laserguy]

[This feels really sci-fi-- but come on, Summers, this is an actual person, not a movie or TV show that he's watching.]

Hey Beta, I'm Scott, and welcome to freedom. Sort of.

If you still need any help, I can do the pretty basic stuff, like paying for stuff and doing laundry. Cooking really isn't my strong suit, but you can't go wrong with sandwiches. Pretty easy to make too.

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[nobetawedielike]

Is there...sand in the sandwich?

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[entreats]

[ Well, judging by the usual amount of do-gooders here, Ange is pretty sure the other already deceived the help she was asking for.

So rather than addressing that part, there's another part of it that Ange feels like she can help with. E-Even if she refuses to call it help in her head, let alone that she's technically trying to reassure the other. Imagine being openly nice, Ange could never allow it from herself! ]

You know, there are plenty of peoeple who were born and still don't know how to do most of that stuff. I was like that too.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that you at least don't have to feel weird for not knowing it.

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[nobetawedielike]

How do you manage? It feels like there's so much to learn.