[He wouldn't admit it, but he's never been so glad to hear your voice, either, Bull. Keeping a brave face hasn't been the easiest. And doing this while organizing a rescue mission is even harder.]
[He falls silent, seeping in his frustration. He thought this would work, really. Bull could read people like no one else could.
And if an AI was talking to them, he'd notice something. The things they said, the way it was phrased....that's what Bull did, right?
It's almost like he's hung up, with how long the silence goes on for. Bull, you have no idea what a frustrating week it's been. The only sign that he's even still there is a sharp exhale.]
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Then how the fuck... Kaneda, what worked?
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BULL IT WORKED!!
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Okay. All right, I can use this.
You guys all okay? Nothing on fire? You didn't screw up with the girl?
[IRON DAD, EVERYONE.]
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--HEY! I DIDN'T SCREW UP!
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[Oh man. It's good to hear that teenage outrage, Kaneda you have no idea. Bull can't help but laugh a bit.]
It's good to hear you, too, kid.
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Do you have any idea where you are???
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[He's never been one to hide anything or sugarcoat anything for Kaneda. Why start now.]
Just a big cell. They're saying some crap about space, and "you won't like what's outside".
So that could mean they're right... or it could mean we're in a swamp full of poisonous bugs or shit like that.
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There might be a way you can find out.
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...
Okay, fine.
Listening.
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Some kind of AI.
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Sure?
What the hell is an AI?
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Talk to it.
Do that thing you always do. It's got to slip something.
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I know how to read people -- because people have bodies.
This is a hole. In the wall.
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And it's got feelings. No matter what it sounds like.
You just have to...[How does he even explain it...]
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Kid, I'm telling you -- I read people. If there's no person, fuck if I know what I can do.
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[He falls silent, seeping in his frustration. He thought this would work, really. Bull could read people like no one else could.
And if an AI was talking to them, he'd notice something. The things they said, the way it was phrased....that's what Bull did, right?
It's almost like he's hung up, with how long the silence goes on for. Bull, you have no idea what a frustrating week it's been. The only sign that he's even still there is a sharp exhale.]
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Kaneda.
[And here we go with the full name.]
It's not a bad idea. I'll give it a shot. But I can't promise you I'll get anything.
All right?
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Another exhale.]
Alright, but you better not suck at this.
You'll have to really flirt to get out of that one. And I've SEEN you flirt!
You'll be a lost cause!
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You didn't see all of it! I've gotten more than you have.
[BULL NOW IS NOT THE TIME -- except it sort of is. Because this is a bit familiar, giving each other shit like this.]
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You're 50 years older than me!
[It does help. Just...letting go of all that for one moment like this is worth it.]
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... and it's more like twenty, asshole.
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I have a girl sleeping in my room.
[Granted he's not IN it, but who's keeping score.]
im so so sorry
We also fucked.
Your move.
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[Shit.]
Well I'm not a cow!
[Nice recovery, stupid.]
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