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[herlocksholmes]

Has Florence always been so...taciturn? While I understand Florence is an automaton, that doesn't mean your assistant needs to have a steely disposition.

[instructus]

Honestly, yes. They've been quite...apathetic, for lack of a better term, in the time that I've known them.

Does it concern you?

[herlocksholmes]

Yes. You don't meet someone like them every day. It made me wonder if something ever happened, I'm sure you understand.

[Despite everything Sholmes is, he's not one to ignore people in trouble, most of the time]

[instructus]

This is just how Florence's programming is and always has been. They haven't expressed any issues with it, as far as I'm concerned. Should they mention something to you, however, please bring it to my attention.

[ That would actually be something to address, after all. ]

[herlocksholmes]

Certainly.

[He'll figure out if he should or shouldn't bring anything off to her attention. Who knows, probably will depend on what happens. Hey, if Florence begins destroying the university he sure will get in touch with Lorelei, don't doubt that]

They're so reticent to mingling with us. I'm sure several of us will try to correct that, of course.

[Sholmes sure will take as a good sign that Florence accepted to meet in person, at least!]

[instructus]

Haha, go ahead. I see no issues with that; it'd be good for them to get more acquainted with you folks.

[ She nods once, pauses to drink some coffee again before she adds on: ]

I appreciate your concern for Florence, Herlock Sholmes, but are you showing that same concern towards Shinei?

[herlocksholmes]

I have established communication with my partner. Quite the starchy young man, with the demeanor of someone several decades older. I would almost dare guess he was paired with me because we're like oil and water.

[He does...have some concern for Shin too, if he has to be honest. Kid is pretty stoic and is involved in military]

[instructus]

He does appear to be quite stoic, yes.

[ Shin is quite the interesting kid, yes. ]

Well, I do hope that the two of you can find a dynamic that works for you. I'm sure you'll both have a lot to learn from each other by the time this is over.

[herlocksholmes]

Indulge my curiosity, did you pair us on purpose?

[It would make sense if she did, he thinks! Trying to improve them as people!]

[instructus]

I did, yes. Everyone was paired together purposefully.

[ Another nod! ]

[herlocksholmes]

Hm. You won't find yourself disappointed, Miss Lorelei. You won't.

[Were it someone else saying it this would sound kind of ominous but he makes it sound playful. What can he say, he's interested in the kid and does want to know him better. It'll be fun!]

[instructus]

I'm very glad to hear it. The results of your partnership will be quite interesting.

[ Work hard, Herlock and Shin...! ]