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[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

[Vitalia is attempting to keep several small potted plants away from a small party of the new robotic overlords (some of whom are carrying the shards of ex-potted plants). This is fairly difficult with only one arm available.]

Oh dear... These automatons certainly do make a nuisance of themselves, don't they? I've lost several specimens to them now! I shan't begrudge anyone their efforts at progress, but I do wish their creator would be a bit more responsible with them. Honestly!

I've overheard some of you saying you could reason with them... Might I request a bit of assistance from you? I'm afraid I've met with no success in my attempts at discourse.

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[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

[Zenobia frowns, wondering what kind of person this "Papi" really is. Ah well. That's moot for right now. There's something way more important on her mind.]

[Zenobia leans in closer towards Vitalia.] I heard we were brought here to "hook up with each other." [She reaches to brush Vitalia's cheek with her fingers.] Have you found anyone here you like?

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

[Whoa what happened here Zenobia you are very close all of a sudden!] "Hook up"? I'm afraid I haven't heard about that. I don't believe I've seen any hooks whatsoev-

[A light dawns!] Ahhh! It seems like a strange thing to create an entire garden for, but... [She reaches up and takes Zenobia's hand.] There! We're "hooked up" now, right?

[Possibly she has misinterpreted the slang here. Maybe.]

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

[Blinks.] Um, well. I meant "hook-up" in the romantic sense. Or maybe the sexual sense. Or both. That's good, too.

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

[Blink blink]

I don't believe I've encountered that term before...

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

Well, now you know. So do you understand what I'm asking?

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

Well... [she gives the question some thought.] I haven't made the acquaintance of very many people yet. And I'm not sure Papi would approve of such behaviour without his consent- he's terribly worried about my safety, you see.

Er, more importantly... isn't that rather... a difficult prospect, since there are no males present?

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

[This is starting to sound like a lost cause.] So, you can't do much without your "Papi" saying it's okay...

Do you mean you've really never thought of two girls doing it?

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

Well, he'd be so angry if he found out... And he's so much smarter than anyone, so I'm sure he'd have better judgement than I. I don't have much experience with the world or people... [She twists a strand of hair around her finger, looking rueful.]

Doing what? "Hooking"? I hadn't entertained the idea, no. It wouldn't produce the desired results.

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

[Geez, sounds like he really keeps her on a leash.] At some point you're going to have to make your own decisions. Especially since you're separated from him. And there's always time to get experience.

[>.< This really isn't going well.]
"It wouldn't produce the desired results?" I'm not sure what you mean. Are you saying you aren't attracted to females?

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

Oh, I certainly make my own decisions! I merely defer to someone much older and wiser than I.

[She smiles sweetly, then laughs again at Zenobia's confusion.]

Oh don't you know? I thought everyone knew that you need a male and a female to produce offspring! Really, if this place was meant for... for hooking, then only including one sex was a ridiculous oversight on the Queen's part.

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

[God damn. Who is this girl? She looks like she should be old enough to know all of this. Let's see if Zenobia can explain it.]

There are far more reasons for hooking up than just "to produce offspring." And only including females just means that the Queen has very good taste.

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

[Age means nothing when your primary contact with non-family is confined to silently watching and occasional exchanges of cordial pleasantries. And your sexual education comes from 1800s science books.]

Other reasons? I've never read about any... [Oh no! It's a gaping hole in her education!]

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

Pleasure? Companionship? You know about those, don't you?

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

Well, yes, but... why would you engage in sexual intercourse for such things when there are other ways to get them? [Less messy ways! Less work-intensive ways!]

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

Ugh, never mind. You'll understand some day, I assume. ...Unless your "Papi" just didn't make you that way.

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

...what way?

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

[She could show her. She could find out right away. She could. It's so tempting. But this girl is frustrating, and Zenobia has so much more exploring to do...]

I don't know how to explain it. But anyway, we got you away from those robots for now, right? I guess that's good enough.

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

Really? But if you just... [She sighs.] I suppose if it's beyond your ability to explain... [Pout pout pout]

Well, thank you again for your help.

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

[Zenobia pauses, looking over Vitalia, seeming to be very conflicted about something.]

...

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You're welcome.

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

...do you think we can talk again?

[restlessdevil.livejournal.com]

Certainly. Contact me over the vine or just say hi if you see me in person.

[made-of-science.livejournal.com]

I shall certainly do that, Zenobia.

[Yaaaay she made a friend yaaaay!]