A request (Sharaku)

The android nods his head, yes...Sharaku seemed to be surrounded by people who were very outgoing. It was almost like they were attracted to him, and it made the android smile quite a bit. "It seems as though to me, you attract them. You're like a light and they're drawn to it like moths." The android said, offering a metaphor though in hindsight it might not have been the best and most comforting thing. After all, Sharaku was not the one who liked constant annoyance, which his friend then explained how he can't stand certain types of people and can't be the one to always compromise.

"You shouldn't have to compromise your personality to be able to speak with people. I can understand why people might expect you to be friendlier. But you should be your own person, and not forced to meet their standards. I can understand why you do not get along with Hyde. He is very friendly, very optimistic and straight forward. It can be a bit overbearing and annoying." The android said judging from his own experience. He had toa gree that Hyde could be overbearing, "Slow and steady is something that I can agree with. People rush quite a bit and try to get to the next step. They want to have someone to meet with, and they don't want to be left alone in the world." He said before moving on to address the final point of being an introvert.

"People stress you out, how very interesting. Wait...do I stress you out often? That's not exactly my intent, but I think that my constant question asking could have that effect on people." The android asked pondering if he was one of the people that stressed him out. That was never the android's intent, and had he known...then he would have told Sharaku they could end their conversation at any time.

The android blinked before chuckled a little bit at that, "Well, that's how the saying goes, doesn't it? Though supposedly your opposite is able to click as well as the same. I don't know if its true, and I don't see why. Also...isn't that a saying used when people are in love? Opposites attract? Is there someone who keeps trying to get let in that is perhaps romantically infatuated with you?" The android asked, before realizing he was sounding like a high school girl...oh dear...was it really that bad? It was, wasn't it? Well...that wasn't his intent, but he was a bit curious after all he would consider Sharaku in the attractive category of males. Actually...why weren't more women flirting with him...actually did Sharaku even love anyone...had he ever known love?

"Well if they throw it back in your face, then they're not really friends, right? After all, if my understanding of friendship is still correct, friends are supposed to accept the differences that may not be agreeable in each other. Then again, that maybe more idealistic then what reality actually is. Granted, that is why it is called an ideal." The android replied, before listening to the concept about how a slow life doesn't mean that they're not alone. It appears the android wasn't very clear in his explaination, he paused for a moment trying to figure out how he wanted to say it. "Well what I meant was, is that people seem to rush from one meeting to the next, always in a hurry to get to their next meeting with other people. The less time they spend alone, the better off they are...or at least that is how I would describe it. Does that make what I meant a bit clearer?" he asks, hoping that he made it clearer.

So at the very least, a nuisance, and perhaps the android should have varied their meetings....he wasn't even sure what Sharaku liked to do. "I see, that makes some sense, and you do have a point. We haven't done much....I now feel like a terrible host. But I've always been a bit unsure of what to invite you to do. What do you like to do in your off time? Perhaps, I can make the next time we meet a bit different. Unless you like talking." The android asked, hoping to gleen some insight. He wasn't sure Sharaku ever told him his hobbies, maybe all he did was read and watch television when he wasn't working. Perhaps he was happy with just talking, but the android did not know what Sharaku really enjoyed...maybe fishing? ...wait...why would he like fishing?

The android blinked, wait people were actually interested in his friend? He never saw anyone showing such feelings toward him, though it was not his business to pry. He simply shrugged, "Well it is what it is, right? Sometimes it’s just not meant to be, at all. That's just part of the game of love." The android said, not that he knew much about the game of love at all. He felt a strong connection to Maria, perhaps that was love, but it was more along the lines of parental love if he was honest. If someone were to ask him about actual love between two romantic teenagers....he'd likely just make a few quotes that he found in some of his browsing of book stores and libraries. ...didn't Shunnosuke keep asking him for romantic advice? ...No...Shunnosuke kept bringing up something about romance though...the android wasn't quite sure what to think of it.

The android nodded in agreement, “You should never have to lie to your friends, if you feel the need to then you need to reconsider your friendship with them. All friends should have some degree of tolerance, if you find yourself unable to be yourself then reconsider your friendship with them. If the chemistry does not match, then perhaps it is time for some time away from one another.” The android stated, he had the belief that people could be friends, but being friends implied an inherent compromise. That’s what friends did, they looked out for one another. They did not just make each other miserable, that is the exact opposite of what friends ought to be doing. Once again, the idea of speed was not being made clear to Sharaku, perhaps Sentinel was not being clear, but the point was null now. The android waved it off, “Forget about it, it’s not relevant anymore. Perhaps, I am misunderstanding or not saying it correctly at this moment, we can talk about it, another time.” The android said, not really wanting to explain until he had gotten a better idea of what he wanted.

“Well, based on what you were saying, I thought that meant you wanted to do more. You were one of the more active people who liked to do things other than talk. I thought I wasn’t being a good friend and denying you fun. I just didn’t want to think that was my intent, but if you enjoy talking then I shall wait to see if there is something that might catch our interests? Do you like classical music by the way? Perhaps something at the theatre?” The android asked, though it would have to be when Maria was not free and wanting to do something. She was a bit too active for staying still and enjoying the music.

The android blinked and considered it, Sharaku did have a point at this moment, didn't he? "Well, in that moment, you are right. When we awakened to our powers, we were very much back against the walls weren't we? Though things were a bit simplier then? We had this new power, and we could just smash the bad evil creatures we found. Then, we discovered there was a lot more to it then that. I think part of me prefered it when everything was easier." The android said before looking up a bit, "How do you think this event has impacted the future? What do you think people think of themselves now? Now that the existence of beings that created us exist?" The android asked, one last philosophical question before he decided to call it quits. He was curious what Sharaku had to think about it all, since he had sided with an angel, perhaps one of the most agreeable out of the bunch, but nonethless his friend must have had a thought about the impact of these events on the future.

"Not the threatre? Fair enough, I just figured given your usual tastes that it might be up your alley." The android replied before realizing he was now being asked why he worried so much about keeping people happy. "I'm honest? I think taking care of Maria, has made me worry about somewhat trivial things. I think it comes in part with being a parent if I'm completely honest. If you have kids you might see what I mean." That was all the android could think of as the cause. So, that's one of the side effect of being a parent...you start to worry about trival things from time to time. Or...was he malfunctioning...that seemed unlikely.

"I personally wouldn't trade the time, I've had with Maria for anything. I've enjoyed the time quite a bit, so if I become a bit of...a worry wart, in the process...that's just fine with me." The android stated before realizing he went to the wayside a bit, "Sorry parental rantings, it happens from time to time. I try to avoid it when I can."

The android blinked, "Okay, maybe not exactly back against the wall, but you know what I mean. It has looked bad for us from time to time. But overall we had always overcome those difficulties." The android explained reflecting on those difficulties, "Though you are right, it didn't seem easy from the start with the ominous message that we received. Yet, we've come a long way from where we started, haven't we?" The android said, before listening to what his friend had to say about how it was likely that very few people had noticed and besides being scared of what was going on…this was just a small event in a very large pond. A ripple, or so it seemed.
“Yes, well in that case, we really have to take time to reflect on it, and learn what we can from it all. We’re the ones making the ripple, so we had better take the time to realize what sort of effect we could have if we’re careless. That’s just sensible, even though we’re near the end, this is the most critical part. We cannot fail here.” The android said, reaffirming what was practically already known, but it didn’t help to reaffirm it. “Though, I’m sure we already figured that much out.”
“Your tastes…they’re umm…uhh…” the android paused for a moment or two, “What are your tastes? You said that you like to be entertained, but what entertains you the most anyway? I’ve been too wrapped up in philosophical discussions with you that I never really asked. So what do you like to do?” the android now felt horrible, but…philosophical discussions were cool too, right? Right…? “Yes, I know that doting isn’t exactly a good thing to do in the first place, but…it’s harder to avoid doing. Though, as a parent, I have to stop..we all have to stop at some point. Maria will grow up eventually, and it will start to annoy her like it does all adult humans.” The android still dreaded the day of Maria growing up, but he would just have to come to accept it, doesn’t he?

Sharaku had a point, there were still many mysteries that they haven't really managed to solve. "That is true, there is still a lot of us to learn about, isn't there? Yet...I still feel as though I have grown a lot emotionally, and as an individual. Perhaps, we haven't come as far as any of us would have liked in terms of solving mysteries but as becoming our individuals...I'd have to say we've come pretty far." The android said holding up a hand and examining it a bit, before tightening it into a fist. So very far indeed, he had learned a lot about humans and about his own feelings and secrets. He felt happier than he did when they first began this path, and he discovered more about himself and eventually faced his own shadow. Yeah...he was different now in a lot of ways now.

The android smiled at Sharaku, and could not help but chuckle a bit. "Well learning that we need to be more organized is something that we can all walk away from. Another thing we could learn from is to bring conflict to the forefront and get it worked out rather than let it simmer. It is better to resolve it early to avoid it causing problems later on. There are bits of information that we can glean from what we have learned here. It could be critical before this event ends, or even if we find ourselves in this situation again." The android explained, in his opinion there was a bit more that could be gleaned then what has been discussed. The android was fairly confident about that fact.

Something interactive or simply nothing boring or frustrating." The android said taking a moment to ponder, something more interactive...Penecia leaped to his mind. "Well, I gotta say that there are a few things that come to mind." The android said pondering a bit more, before checking his watch...sadly he would have to depart once more. "I will keep what you said in mind, and perhaps it will be entertaining to the both of us. But for now, I must depart, I told Maria I would be taking her to the circus today as a reward for her doing well on a test." The android said getting up, offering Sharaku a departing handshake. "I'll keep in touch, I'll contact you again when I find something that I think we will both like that isn't talking. Until then, stay safe." The android said before departing after the hand shake.

(Exit)