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shamelesshookery2012-02-23 11:44 am
fuyu) wrote in shamelesshookery2012-02-23 11:44 am
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[mingle post]
[open mingle post for whatever threads you wanna do
GO NUTS GUYS]
GO NUTS GUYS]
[Just. Out, somewhere, spending quality time with the weasel and bat.
And quality time means training, of course. Since there's no other Pokemon around, they'll have to make do with battling against each other. Cuts leveling-up time for both of them in half, so, win-win as far as Miki's concerned.
Careful of ice and poison, passerbys. No matter how diligent Miki is in paying very close attention to this action there's bound to be a few things missed.]
And quality time means training, of course. Since there's no other Pokemon around, they'll have to make do with battling against each other. Cuts leveling-up time for both of them in half, so, win-win as far as Miki's concerned.
Careful of ice and poison, passerbys. No matter how diligent Miki is in paying very close attention to this action there's bound to be a few things missed.]
[like a small child running directly at the battle?]
No! Stop fighting! You'll get hurt!!
No! Stop fighting! You'll get hurt!!
HOLY CRAP I completely forgot I had this guy and wanted to do this
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2012-02-27 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[it isn't like either would effect him, or even "hurt". the worst that might happen would be that Father would have to make a few repairs.
watching them fight. ...it doesn't look like the dispute is over food, and as they're not the same type it likely isn't over territory or mates, either. :|a]
Why are they fighting?
watching them fight. ...it doesn't look like the dispute is over food, and as they're not the same type it likely isn't over territory or mates, either. :|a]
Why are they fighting?
[woah nelly that is actually cause for a hint of alarm in her voice.]
Stand down.
[Crobat makes a rather acrobatic loop before landing close to Miki's feet, Sneasel taking a longer moment to stare at the intruder before setting down his fighting stance.]
Why have you interfered?
Stand down.
[Crobat makes a rather acrobatic loop before landing close to Miki's feet, Sneasel taking a longer moment to stare at the intruder before setting down his fighting stance.]
Why have you interfered?
[Oh my, you have a very interesting look and sound about you, dontcha. She takes a moment to look it up and down before answering. A robot? Strange, it seemed much more...lifeless than the ones she's encountered thus far.]
It is training for battles to come.
It is training for battles to come.
...They are capable of understanding the advantages of practice?
Yes. Most animals I am familiar with do not possess enough reasoning or foresight to understand that on more than an instinctual level.
From what I have observed, the animals present are very different from Pokemon, two of which you see here. Pokemon are highly intelligent, and work alongside humans in the world I come from.
[another alternate world, then.]
...I see.
[a pause] Do they enjoy it?
...I see.
[a pause] Do they enjoy it?
I never said that it wasn't. However, that does not answer my question.
[...she did say they were intelligent. perhaps it would be more efficient if he asked them directly :|a]
[...she did say they were intelligent. perhaps it would be more efficient if he asked them directly :|a]
Any enjoyment or lack thereof is irrelevant and inconsequential.
That is a matter of opinion. I collect data on such things; therefore, for my purposes it is neither.
[turning to the Pokemon] Would either of you be willing to answering my question?
[turning to the Pokemon] Would either of you be willing to answering my question?
[Crobat doesn't respond, but Sneasel's lookin' at you like you're a little slow.]
"Such things"? Elaborate.
"Such things"? Elaborate.
[...interesting, that's somewhat similar to a human expression. filing that away]
Emotions. I collect information on emotional states in different beings, primarily humans. If given further opportunities of this nature I will likely also focus on other sentient beings.
Emotions. I collect information on emotional states in different beings, primarily humans. If given further opportunities of this nature I will likely also focus on other sentient beings.
[Her first reflex is "that is dumb and whoever built you with that purpose is dumb."
But on second thought, a study of emotions from a one hundred percent unemotional viewpoint could prove very educational. Not that she could help it along, but she, and the world, could certainly benefit.]
I see. My apologies, I am unable to assist you in this research.
But on second thought, a study of emotions from a one hundred percent unemotional viewpoint could prove very educational. Not that she could help it along, but she, and the world, could certainly benefit.]
I see. My apologies, I am unable to assist you in this research.
[whoever said he was built with that purpose?]
Why not? You are human, correct?
Why not? You are human, correct?
I have chosen to cast aside emotions. They are the source of the universe's strife, fleeting and meaningless in the end.
However, the world as it stands does not realize the truth. Your research could prove beneficial to remedy this.
However, the world as it stands does not realize the truth. Your research could prove beneficial to remedy this.
[...blinks]
Your assumptions are incorrect.
Your assumptions are incorrect.
Firstly, strife is present among all forms of life, even among organisms too simplified to have the nervous system required to sustain emotion. While emotions are a transitory phenomenon, they are not a requirement for conflict; they are only what allow it to cause "suffering."
Second, large sections of humanity are already aware that certain types of emotion are conductive to conflict. Several existing religions and philosophies seek to control those emotions through various means with the goal of reducing such struggles.
Lastly, the majority of my research has provided evidence that emotion is beneficial, and a requirement for progress in all sentient beings I have so far had contact with. This is in direct opposition to your expectations.
Second, large sections of humanity are already aware that certain types of emotion are conductive to conflict. Several existing religions and philosophies seek to control those emotions through various means with the goal of reducing such struggles.
Lastly, the majority of my research has provided evidence that emotion is beneficial, and a requirement for progress in all sentient beings I have so far had contact with. This is in direct opposition to your expectations.
My choice of wording was poor. You are correct, emotions enable suffering.
While religions have sought to reduce these struggles, they have, at large, been unsuccessful. It is not enough to take control of emotions, as they are, by nature, illogical and obstinate. The only logical course of action is to remove them entirely.
You cannot see this because it is not yet present in order to be observed. Humans are, as the stand, incomplete. They are unable to reach their true potential due to the suffering of the majority brought upon by "negative" emotions, along with "positive" emotions claiming they make their suffering and the suffering of many others acceptable and excusable.
While religions have sought to reduce these struggles, they have, at large, been unsuccessful. It is not enough to take control of emotions, as they are, by nature, illogical and obstinate. The only logical course of action is to remove them entirely.
You cannot see this because it is not yet present in order to be observed. Humans are, as the stand, incomplete. They are unable to reach their true potential due to the suffering of the majority brought upon by "negative" emotions, along with "positive" emotions claiming they make their suffering and the suffering of many others acceptable and excusable.
[considering this]
...This is true. I cannot observe a human society without emotion. I am capable of observing myself; but while I am sentient, my thought processes do not match that of a human's.
However... You are human, and you claim to have given up your own emotions. If that is so, then please tell me this: what is your motivation?
...This is true. I cannot observe a human society without emotion. I am capable of observing myself; but while I am sentient, my thought processes do not match that of a human's.
However... You are human, and you claim to have given up your own emotions. If that is so, then please tell me this: what is your motivation?
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