It's fine, I know that a lot of humans are...still pretty leery of androids. The public might have sided with our liberation, but a lot of those people didn't like androids then, so I shouldn't be surprised that some are still nervous about our autonomy now.
Still, 'tin can' isn't even accurate...
You know what the best part is? I definitely wasn't programmed to give a shit. This is clearly all my own doing.
yeah. they'll either get over it or they'll die off, thankfully. matter of time. just hope this particular prejudice has a short shelf life.
well, that's emotions for you. messy as hell.
[ Listen, he's not always the best at this when he doesn't know where he stands with someone. Not even the best at it when he does know where he stands with someone. But Hank knows he wants to try. ] you okay, kid?
It's hard being scared still. But I know I'm far from the only one, androids themselves are far from the only ones, to have to worry about this. Still, it's just a day at a time thing. Most days are fine. [ And some aren't. ]
I don't think it's a matter of just waiting for the old ones to die out. I mean...you're a dinosaur, and you came around, so. [ Please, Hank, please somehow psychically detect the amused smile on Lucky's face right now? ]
doesn't make the whole cycle of 'humans are assholes about shit they don't understand' much better. but that's probably the best attitude to have for not punching them in the face, so maybe you should stick with it.
[ Oh...wow Lucky just. Said that. Really. He sent it and there's no nervous apology afterwards or anything.
Hank's not crying you're crying ] that's the spirit. if a shithead like me can learn new tricks, who can't?
really, though. you make sure you let me know if you need help. okay? you don't have to put up with too much shit in the name of not causing a fuss.
Um, I literally cannot imagine punching someone in the face, at least...not for just my own sake only. I hope it never has to happen.
Hey, I guess we can teach old dogs new tricks, I even taught Sumo how to shake. It's not impossible.
Okay, okay. I'll probably wait until something really dire, like actual physical damage that will warrant an assault charge, before I pull the 'my dad is a cop' card.
[ Lucky thinks that's really funny, because it is, isn't it? Yeah, he even laughs to himself for a couple seconds more, before...
...before...it occurs to him what he just let his internal dialogue send to Hank holy fu-- ]
okay, well then you call me if someone needs to get punched in the face. how's that?
i wondered if that was you. he keeps shoving his paw at my hand every time i reach for something. remote. lamp switches. chair arms. thought maybe he was just lonely and wanted me to pet him, guess he's trying to get a treat out of it.
if you wait until you're actually getting hurt to ask for help, that's too long. [ Hank has zero change in expression until the words echo about in his head for several more seconds. It goes from feeling second-nature to cold embarrassment in an instant.
...He can't text back again. He's frozen by this. Lucky must not have meant it like that, though. It's...got to be a joke.
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D for dad
I literally do not know how to undo that part.
my son.... my small strange son.....
don’t let them bother you.
/spaghetti everywhere Sorry I'm like this, dad
Still, 'tin can' isn't even accurate...
You know what the best part is? I definitely wasn't programmed to give a shit. This is clearly all my own doing.
knees weak arms spaghetti
well, that's emotions for you. messy as hell.
[ Listen, he's not always the best at this when he doesn't know where he stands with someone. Not even the best at it when he does know where he stands with someone. But Hank knows he wants to try. ] you okay, kid?
literally always
It's hard being scared still. But I know I'm far from the only one, androids themselves are far from the only ones, to have to worry about this. Still, it's just a day at a time thing. Most days are fine. [ And some aren't. ]
I don't think it's a matter of just waiting for the old ones to die out. I mean...you're a dinosaur, and you came around, so. [ Please, Hank, please somehow psychically detect the amused smile on Lucky's face right now? ]
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[ Oh...wow Lucky just. Said that. Really. He sent it and there's no nervous apology afterwards or anything.
Hank's not crying you're crying ] that's the spirit. if a shithead like me can learn new tricks, who can't?
really, though. you make sure you let me know if you need help. okay? you don't have to put up with too much shit in the name of not causing a fuss.
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Hey, I guess we can teach old dogs new tricks, I even taught Sumo how to shake. It's not impossible.
Okay, okay. I'll probably wait until something really dire, like actual physical damage that will warrant an assault charge, before I pull the 'my dad is a cop' card.
[ Lucky thinks that's really funny, because it is, isn't it? Yeah, he even laughs to himself for a couple seconds more, before...
...before...it occurs to him what he just let his internal dialogue send to Hank holy fu-- ]
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i wondered if that was you. he keeps shoving his paw at my hand every time i reach for something. remote. lamp switches. chair arms. thought maybe he was just lonely and wanted me to pet him, guess he's trying to get a treat out of it.
if you wait until you're actually getting hurt to ask for help, that's too long. [ Hank has zero change in expression until the words echo about in his head for several more seconds. It goes from feeling second-nature to cold embarrassment in an instant.
...He can't text back again. He's frozen by this. Lucky must not have meant it like that, though. It's...got to be a joke.
Right? ]