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Aisaka Mikado

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[numberedays]

This is the last type of place I'd expect anyone to learn anything good.

[aiwillneversmile]

It's possible, but not easy, I think.

[pausing as he considers mikado, gears turning]

Have you ever played with memories before?

[numberedays]

Hm? No. My work is focused on ensuring anything collected by or interacting with the Master Program remains safe and untouchable.

I'm sure it's possible in theory, but all my efforts have been to prevent any such cases.

[aiwillneversmile]

What if it could save a life . . . ? Would you still refuse to explore it?

[numberedays]

That sort of situation would be highly circumstantial, no? Hard to make a call without all the information.

[aiwillneversmile]

Is it a yes or no?

[numberedays]

...I might. So I suppose, yes.

[aiwillneversmile]

[weighing that for a beat before nodding]

. . . Alright. Sorry, I'm just stuck on something, but that option seems a bit extreme.

[numberedays]

Anything you're willing to share?

[He expects not, but.]

[aiwillneversmile]

Someone I didn't expect to get attached to me got attached, and now I have to figure out what to do about it.

[numberedays]

...And your mind went to messing with memories?

[Buddy,,]

[aiwillneversmile]

They have a condition where stress and anxiety cause them to get sick. Even mentioning leaving caused them to cough up blood, so . . . Yes, messing with memories seems like a valid option.

[numberedays]

There isn't any way to ease the condition?

[aiwillneversmile]

Honestly? Therapy, but I don't think that's possible here.

[numberedays]

And that isn't your area of expertise...

Well, if the memories are important to that person, I'm afraid I can't touch them anyway.

[aiwillneversmile]

It isn't in the least.

Why not?

[numberedays]

I am staunchly opposed to creating something for one person that could impact another person's agency.

[aiwillneversmile]

Good to hear you have such a basic boundary. Even if it doesn't help with this situation.

[numberedays]

My apologies.

[He does not sound apologetic.]

[aiwillneversmile]

Thanks . . . Well, what would you do in my situation?

[numberedays]

There's absolutely no way anyone would get attached to me to that degree.

[So the hypothetical is not even worth entertaining, clearly.]

[aiwillneversmile]

What a very poor way to dodge the question. Come on, you have some imagination.

[numberedays]

Whether I wanted it or not, people will forget me when the future is changed. It isn't really worth considering "what-ifs" at this point.

[aiwillneversmile]

"Aqua, I can barely take responsibility for my own actions. Don't try to add to that by commenting on your situation." You can just say it.

[numberedays]

Is that how it sounds to you?

I don't have experience with such things, and I'm certain I never will. I can't offer much advice when I have no base to work off of.

If it were a matter of guiding you to a fixed result, that would be one thing. But as it is, the only thing I could offer is a shallow answer with no room to account for any feelings or nuance.