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[Now that the automaton invasion has been mostly taken care of at the fortress, Jessica's out to catch up with people. She's been around, Bulbasaur in tow, and has settled down for lunch near the ferris wheel. The bulbasaur is occasionally tugging her toward the ride, occasionally walking toward it and looking back at her expectantly. Jessica doesn't move from her seat on a rock.]

I assure you, there is no chance whatsoever that I'm getting on that with anyone, ever. Well, other than physical threats. Sorry.

[She finishes her meal and turns on the vine.]

Hey, is it just me, or has our population kind of... dropped recently?

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I've thought about it, I just... don't really know how. It feels kind of like... trying to control your heartbeat or something.

[Her mouth quirks.] Well... I sort of can do it a little. I just get afraid of trying to, like, go through something and then getting stuck.

Usually when I sleep... everything falls through. [Yep, those knees... they sure are something to stare uncomfortably at! Let's hunch forward to get a better view.]

Everything.

I can see how that would be problematic. [She is sympathetic. Her own lack of modesty does not mean that she is not conscious of others' modesty or social mores.]

It sounds like it is an uncontrolled power, if it activates while you are unconscious. Further training would likely solve the problem, or at least alleviate it.

If it is triggered by instinct when you are in danger, it is probably unlikely that you will become stuck.

Yyyyeah.

I guess that makes sense. I'm just never sure, since it's so... tricky. And it gets kind of weird if I have to explain to anyone that walks in why I'm not wearing any clothes.

Of course, since there's nobody to walk in here... at least not without knocking or anything.

It's important to have complete control over yourself. Perhaps practice and focus would also increase your understanding of your unique nature.

Our situations are not identical, but when I was young, I inadvertently caused damage before I was able to control my powers fully.

There is certainly no lack of privacy here.

Hm, yeah... I've been slipping a lot in that area, lately... [This is THE WORST THING.]

[She turns slightly, looking at Sephiroth from the corner of her eye.] Really? How'd you learn to do it?

You've been slipping? How do you mean?

As I said, practice and focus. For me, it was a matter of necessity, as others' safety was endangered, so I had to learn quickly.

Y'know... just... not controlling myself, I guess. [Fidget, fidget. Particularly distressing is that Sephiroth has been present for most of these incidents.]

How old were you? Uh, if that's OK to ask... [Someday, she might figure out that Sephiroth gives no fucks. Today is not that day.]

Do you mean you have gone through objects inadvertently? Or something else?

You may ask. I was approximately six years old, though as I previously mentioned, I do not know when I was born.

Oh, um... no, I meant... something else. Like. Emotionally. And stuff.

Wow... you've been working at it for a while, then. I, uh, guess I've got a lot of catching up. Kind of.

Yes, my own emotions have been unsettled here as well--that one time with the chocolates, as well as the side effect of building my Headquarters. It is one of the most distressing aspects of the Gardens. [Emotional matters are not Sephiroth's strong suit.]

I was being trained, so I did have external guidance, whereas you do not, if my assumption is correct. Fortunately, no one is endangered by your ability, but I imagine it would benefit you to have greater control.

Well, there's that, too... I dunno, I guess I'm just really shaken up here in general. I gotta try harder to keep myself in check.

Trained, yeah... [She nods.] I dunno if I'd really want, um, external guidance. Since. Y'know. [Clothes falling off: Not Jessica's top choice for a fun time.]

It's a good thing you had someone to watch out for you, though. Must've been pretty scary.

The Gardens can be unnerving, but you seem able to control yourself for the most part.

If you would like me to oversee your training to ensure that you are safe, I would can do so. Even if you became stuck, I could free you and heal you instantly if you were injured in some way.

I was not frightened. As a small child, I enjoyed fighting above all other pursuits, and I did not understand the consequences of my actions or the full extent of my abilities.

You think so? I feel like I'm more out of control than ever...

[That sound you hear is the sound of Jessica's brain blowing a fuse. And a strangled squeak from her throat.]

That's... all right. I mean... I appreciate the offer and normally- um. I'll

I'll get back to you on that.

[It may be possible to fry an egg on Jessica's face right now.]

I have not encountered you in your usual environment, so I cannot compare, but considering the strangeness of our situation, you seem composed enough.

[She nods. She notes Jessica's reaction but is too polite to comment on it.] As you like. I found guidance and supervision to be invaluable. Now I can judge opponents' strength and my own powers precisely, and no one is injured unless I wish them to be.

Imeanit'snotlikeIdon'ttrustyouandallbecauseyou'rereallycoolandsmartandIknowyoucandoitit'sjustthat

naked

[She holds her face in her hands and hopes for a fissure in the earth beneath her.]

OK let's pretend like I have any dignity left now.

Ah, modesty is your concern. You don't have to worry about my reaction. To me, a human body is simply that, clothed or otherwise. Though if you are reluctant, I do not judge you for it. There's no need for embarrassment, in any case.

[weakly:] Yeah. [She's just going to leave it at that.]

I'll... think about it.

[Sephiroth does not press. She nods, accepting Jessica's decision.] Very well.

But we still have not found an occupation for you. Can you think of anything you might enjoy doing here?

[OH THANK GOD A CHANGE OF SUBJECT] Well... I helped Reeve out some. I dunno, I like helping out when I can. Just... getting stuff done. Not that there's a lot to do that the weird animals or the robots don't already.

Reeve is a gifted scientist.

[She considers.] None of my own experiments have required assistance thus far. I'm not sure what you might do. Perhaps you can begin an enterprise of some kind?

Yeah... Kind of mindblowing, some of the stuff you guys have. [Even leaving aside the whole "magic existing" thing.]

It'd help if things stayed sort of the same here... But I guess that's asking too much.

I wonder if there's anything else that needs writing down. I'm good at that. [Her lip quirks in an almost-smile]

Much of it is thanks to Reeve. She is largely responsible for the Mako reactors, which provide us with clean power. That was how Shinra was able to expand so far, so fast, and make so many new scientific developments in such a relatively short time.

There are at least two businesses here: the gun shop and Seventh Heaven. If you could think of a service to provide others with, that could prove an interesting way to spend your time.

You could write things down for me, but listing Materia and their effects might prove more dull than you'd like.

[she whistles] That's... man. I've been an assistant to genius!

I wonder how a business works when you don't really have money or anything.

[She perks up at the suggestion.] Really? You're definitely underestimating how boring I am. Well, that and how interesting this Materia stuff is. You can definitely count me in there!

She is far more modest than most scientists I know. [In fact, she is not a great deal like any of the other scientists Sephiroth knows.]

I suppose here one simply does things because one wishes to, so you could say one is paid in the satisfaction of doing a job one enjoys and in having a fulfilling way to occupy one's time.

Very well. I've managed to create a seemingly combat-worthy version of Ice Materia. If you'd like, you could help me catalogue my failed attempts and work with me as I try to recreate another particular Materia. I have no real use for the final product here, but the failures can be quite interesting.

It's almost nice, except for the whole "here against our will" thing. Well, and the occasional terrifying things happening.

Sounds fun. [Legitimately!] The failures here seem to be more interesting than usual failures. Instead of just not working, they turn out... weird.

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