(accidental video)

[archivy]

[ The video shows: one (1) little girl, sitting cross-legged on the ground in a neat red dress and one (1) kitten, currently climbing the girl's lap while she smiles and pets it.

Once the feed starts, Ivy of course realises that it has done so, and her face quickly reverts to its usual neutrality. She takes the kitten and turns it so they're both facing the camera. ]

This is Timur. [ a short hesitation. ] It may be beneficial to him to spend some time with other pets so that he will not grow up without companions.

Comments

[archivy]

In exceptional circumstances. Generally speaking, however, a healthy diet is very important, especially in children for their development.

[totallyinaband]

I think balance is important.

How would you feel about homemade pizza?

[archivy]

Health often includes balance.

[ Hesitating for just a moment. ] It sounds very nice.

[totallyinaband]

A bargain has been struck.

I think Little Neil and Gideon are going to be happy for the company, too.

[archivy]

Then Timur and I as well look forward to it.

[totallyinaband]

Are you staying at the youth centre these days or did you find somewhere to live?

[archivy]

I am living with Mr Leon. And Timur.

[totallyinaband]

And you're having fun there?

[archivy]

I have everything that I require.

[totallyinaband]

Not what I asked.

[archivy]

I am the Archive. I do not generally have fun.

[totallyinaband]

Is there a reason why you can't now?

[archivy]

Fun, especially when achieved in activities with others, often leads to an emotional attachment. I cannot get emotionally attached.

[totallyinaband]

Like you can't can't, or you shouldn't?

[archivy]

Both. The Archive is a neutral entity and emotional attachment has been known to drive its hosts insane which is why it keeps them emotionally attached. I could potentially overcome any restrictions set upon me as the host by the Archive, but I should not, nor do I wish to.

[totallyinaband]

Sounds lonely.

[archivy]

It is part of what I am.

[totallyinaband]

Well I don't think video games cause that much emotional attachment. You ever played Mario Party?

[archivy]

I have not played it, though I am familiar with it.

[totallyinaband]

I think you should give it a go. Just to try it.

[archivy]

I suppose I could.

[totallyinaband]

We'll schedule it in for tomorrow.

[archivy]

Very well.