4. Just some small talk
After a long period of time I decided to break the ice:
"Cass, for a long time I have been wondering, what are entourages really?"
"Processing words, process complete. Entourages are genetically engineered humanoid life forms, created entirely from..."
"I was expecting a different kind of answer, but skipping that question. I am curious about what does it feel like to be an entourage?"
"Processing words, process complete. To serve is our duty, which includes maintaining order, emergency..."
"Not the answer I want. How about if I put it this way, what would you do if you were relived of your duty?"
"Processing words, process complete. Stand by and wait for further instruction."
"Boring."
"Searching for definition of boring, search complete. Boring; noun, the act or process of enlarging a hole.
"Try boredom instead."
"Searching for definition of boredom, search complete. Boredom; noun, the feeling of being tired about a subject.
"So what is your opinion on boredom?"
"Processing words, process complete. A type of action that involves inactivity, which results in large amount of time wasted. Not recommended for mission."
"I agree it is time consuming, that why entertainment was invented."
"Searching for definition of entertainment, search complete. Entertainment; noun, agreeable occupation of the mind."
"Yes people always need something to occupy their mind, why do you think people think?"
"Processing words, process complete. Humans have the capacity to think, therefore they think."
"It may just be that simple, but there is much more to it..." I held my chin. "Have you ever considered something such as desire?"
"Searching for definition of desire, search complete. Desire; verb, wish or crave for."
"Not quite the answer I am looking for, but close enough. What is your opinion on it?"
"Processing words, process complete. Thoughts for desire are neutral, duty is priority."
"I am curious about one thing; you have the capability to think and have thoughts, but are incapable of emotions.
"Searching for definition of emotion, search complete. Emotion; noun, any affective state of consciousness."
"What would you do if you were given emotions instead of duty?"
"Processing words, process error. Valid answer not found."
"How about free will then?"
"Searching for definition of free will, search complete. Free will; noun, the action of making free and independent choices."
"What would you do if you were given free will instead of duty?"
"Processing words, process error. Valid answer not found."
"Do you know what the biggest difference between humans and animals is?"
"Processing words, process complete. Humans and animals are all life forms, what differentiate all beings are the generics they hold."
"Incorrect, though good try. What really differentiate humans from other life form is that humans and animals both are living, but only humans have a soul."
"Searching for definition of soul, search complete. Soul; noun, the principal of life, feelings, thought and actions of humans, though it takes form in no physical form."
"Close, but wrong. The soul is our real and true identity, it's what makes us humans."
"Processing words, process complete. There is a flaw in the logic of your statement. Your statement lack supporting evidence."
"Things such as soul and love cannot be explained through logic. The more you try to solve those things in a logical sense, the more confused you will be. Just because you don't see it; it doesn't mean it's not there. Like a parable in the bible, do not believe in what your eye sees, because it can deceive you. And only believe in what you know."
"Processing words, process error. Question paradox."
"Good old paradox huh? Let me ask you if you were given a soul instead of duty...what would you do?"
"Processing words, process error. Valid answer cannot be found, due to lack of evidence."
"Well I have one last question. What do you think of love?"
"Searching definition of love, search complete. Love; noun, a profoundly tender, passionate affections for another person."
"If you were given love instead of duty what would you do?"
"Processing words, process error. Valid answer not found."
"Same here, never understood it, much less been able to grasp it." I say as I recline back in my chair. Then out from the corner of my eye I caught a glimpse of a gloomy projectile flying towards us. There was an eardrum shattering sound, then silence as my entire world turned upside down.
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