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[virtualunknown]

Characters: MakubeX and Xion
Content: Computer lessons
Location: MakubeX's room
Time of Day: Some time after this
Warnings: Potential for Cambot abuse? Otherwise none... for now.



MakubeX had mostly been keeping to himself during the current event. It was all completely strange to him. Oh, certainly, he knew the basics, but he wasn't particularly inclined to take part. He had taken notice of Xion's costume changes, however.

He hadn't been sure how to respond. He liked the latest outfit, but he didn't want to make things too awkward commenting on it, either. He was grateful when the conversation had shifted. Now, his curiosity was piqued and he had a willing student on the way.

The laptop he had been given at Christmas was workable, but far from his ideal. It would be enough to show Xion some basics and he could probably take a peek into a Cambot, if he were truly lucky.

MakubeX finished setting up the laptop on the floor and looked up to address his Cambot, only to see it hurry out the door.

"Hn. Coward."

Comments

Sorry this took so long. Also, I think we're at a good stopping point in the other thread?

[skysmirror]

Xion was actually enjoying the latest event--there had been no emergencies except for 90's Kid's failed attempt at riding the mechanical bull, and the costumes had been a lot of fun. She suspected Namine's persuasion to try them on had been an effort to cheer her up (they'd discussed what Roxas had told Xion about her future), just as Kotetsu had helped her blow off some steam. She appreciated it, though she didn't like to think that she was worrying people.

The outfit Rarity and Namine had made for her was very nice, too, even if not the kind of thing she was used to. She'd been intending to get used to it in private before showing everyone. So much for that plan, but at least there'd been no awkward conversations; everyone had been complimentary.

She'd been happy for the change of subject, though, and for what had come of it. She'd been wanting to learn more about computers, so MakubeX's offer had been welcome--though she'd waited until after she'd changed into her regular clothes to go.

Cambot didn't seem too happy, though. All the way to MakubeX's room he'd been playing sad violin music. When they arrived and saw the other Cambot leaving, he began a funeral march.

"I don't think it's going to be that bad."

Then she turned to MakubeX and smiled. "Hey."

No problem!

[virtualunknown]

Oh, MakubeX certainly didn't mind the peace. He just had no interest in the extra things that had shown up.

MakubeX heard the music as they approached, sighing once they entered. He was, in a way, thankful that she had changed. It certainly would have been a distraction. ...not that he would have minded, of course.

"Well, at least it stuck around. Really, it will be painless."

[skysmirror]

After the three weeks or so that had preceded this, the peace was much needed.

She noticed the sigh and briefly wondered what had caused it. For a moment she'd considered wearing the dress, but thought it was too nice to just hang around in and so had hung it carefully in her closet for the next special occasion.

"He's a brave Cambot, but can they even feel pain?"

Cambot used more R2-D2 sounds to answer that question

[virtualunknown]

"I promise I won't do anything permanently damaging," MakubeX said, stretching out a wire. "I just want to take a tiny peek."

[skysmirror]

"It'll be okay," Xion said to Cambot as he attempted to hide behind her when the wire came out. Then she turned back to MakubeX. "Could we switch him off for this, maybe?"

[virtualunknown]

"We could, or we could... just not do it." MakubeX shrugged. "I'll just test my own later."

[skysmirror]

Cambot moved out from behind Xion a little at the mention of possibly being let off the hook. "Well, what do you think?"

Cambot hovered closer to the door, as if to indicate he'd really, really like to follow his buddy.

Xion sighed and gave MakubeX an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, but I don't want to force him..."

[virtualunknown]

MakubeX waved a hand. "Okay, okay, fine. Go ahead and go."

He sighed, but didn't really look that upset. He moved aside, gesturing for Zion to join him.

"We'll just go right into the lesson, then."

[skysmirror]

Cambot took the offered opening and zoomed out the door. "Sounds like a good idea. Where do we start?"

She went to join him in front of the computer.

[virtualunknown]

"Well, let's see... It's already on, so..." He tapped his chin and glanced over.

"First of all, let's see what we can skip. Tell me what you do know about them at the moment."

I'm going with the idea that Maku's computer uses Windows.

[skysmirror]

"I know how to look for specific--what are they called? Files?"

The computer wasn't much like the one at Castle Oblivion, but after a few moments she stumbled upon the Start menu and the "Find" program.

He'd set it up that way for her. ^^

[virtualunknown]

"That's a good start. Go ahead and try looking for a document about Cambot."

Right, 'cause he'd be using something like Linux or Ubuntu or something he made. XD

[skysmirror]

Using one finger to tap each key individually, Xion carefully typed 'Cambot' into the correct field, clicked 'Okay,' then sat back and waited as the program ran.

"Did you make a file like that?"

Over here to prevent screen scrolling. >_>

[skysmirror]

That surprised her.

"How...why..."

[virtualunknown]

"I originally planned and designed the Wire Doll to help people. So many people were unable to fight for themselves, it would help them to unlock their true potential."

[skysmirror]

The initial surprise over, she's able to take in his explanation. It looked like he'd meant to help people, but it sounded like there'd been trouble. "What happened."

Her tone wasn't accusing, just curious and maybe a little serious.

[virtualunknown]

MakubeX caught the seriousness in her tone and suddenly found the keyboard to be quite interesting...

"It... turned out to be quite the effective weapon as well."

[skysmirror]

She couldn't imagine MakubeX as he is now using something like that as a weapon (or maybe just didn't want to). "Someone took it from you?"

Then, a remembered conversation between them gave her another idea. " Or was it...when you lost yourself for a while?"

[virtualunknown]

He still couldn't bring himself to look up, but he nodded at the second.

"There were a fair amount of willing participants. But others..."

[skysmirror]

It was probably for the best he wasn't looking at her, because quite the mix of reactions would have been obvious in her face: shock, dismay, confusion, hurt. Also, it was a signal that he was uncomfortable about this, which helped her clamp down on any knee-jerk reaction to lash out about what was a sensitive issue for her. Doing so meant it took her a moment to respond, but at least she could keep her tone neutral.

"It was that bad?"

[virtualunknown]

"The worst of it... I forced someone to attack their ally as a distraction.... And there was a group of children..." He paused, rubbing the back of his neck.

"For the most part, though, it was to create super-soldiers, who were willing."

[skysmirror]

Xion really didn't take in the second part of what he said, the first being more than enough for the moment.

"No." The word was barely a whisper, but it was out before she even realized she'd spoken. What he was describing...That sounded like something the Organization would do, that Xemnas would plan. Not like MakubeX at all. Though, if someone like Isa could eventually become Saix...MakubeX could have changed since that time. He certainly seemed to regret it now.

She gently moved the computer aside and shifted so she was facing him. "Why?"

Again, her tone wasn't accusatory, but serious, as was her expression.

[virtualunknown]

"I was selfish," he said simply, "Selfish and desperate."

These two. ;_; I'm getting wibbly now. Also, sorry this took so long

[skysmirror]

'Desperate' she knew. Not that it was an excuse.

Still, his feelings for her and what she thought she might feel for him aside, they were friends.

Do you ever worry you could lose yourself like that again?

If...it does, will you help bring me back?

Was this what he'd been thinking of when he'd said that?

When she spoke next, her tone was a little more gentle. "The kind that makes you do things you wish you hadn't done later?"

;_;

[virtualunknown]

He relaxed a bit at the change in her tone, but he was still on edge.

"Precisely."