[ Unpossible. Nen has their sights set on him now and he is destined to become Husband ]
Yeah. I lived in a researcher tower back in my world, and the only people there were the scientists, technicians, security, and the researchers.
[ Digest that one for a few moments there, duval ]
I like skirts. I like the ones that move a little at the bottom, but not a lot? Like--they aren't as swishy and this dress. Does that make sense? I like the dress though.
[He is both digesting and taking notes for later outfits!!]
So then what are you? Are you sick?
[Duval can infer enough from how Nenonen talks about it that they are none of the roles they listed. Though, he wouldn't be surprised if they were, since all the intellectuals he knows are a bag of nuts.]
Sometimes, but that's not why I lived there. I was a Test Subject for study. I am an Essenceborn.
[ There's no shame or discomfort attached to the way they say it; it's as simple to them as it would be anyone else declaring they were a student, or a human, or a carpenter or something. Just ye olde fact of life for Nen!! ]
Yes, I suppose so. I am still learning quite a bit about many thing that are ordinary to mot people, simply because I did not have exposure to them as I was growing up.
[ On account of being, you know. A subject of inhumane experiments. ]
I was taught basic reading and mathematical skills. Aside from that... There wasn't much? We could read whatever we wanted to in the enrichment room.
[ Which is to say that their "education" was limited and tailored to what the researchers deemed acceptable. ]
Most of their tests were made in the hopes of creating humans who were resistant to Essence. It is a substance which causes vast medical complications in humans if they are exposed to it.
Although I am tolerant to Essence...I was considered a failure.
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no subject
They have to watch for signs of High-Level Magic. ]
If you're certain...I suppose that is fine. May I bring you a soup?
[ just say yes, Duval. don't ask why soup and why that of all things it makes sense to them. ]
no subject
A soup...? O...kay, I guess?
[He has those exact questions but is currently trying to recover from his own embarrassment. They are both saved from that explanation.]
no subject
Excellent. I will make one and bring it the next time we are working together.
[ Nen looks down at their dress again, lips curving, and swishes the fabric back and forth by turning one way, then the other. ]
I have never worn a full dress before. The researchers back home only wore skirts.
[ Relevant, because that's who Nen stole the skirts off of once they were no longer around. ]
no subject
The researchers? [Duval knows nothing of Nen's deal.] I can make you skirts, too, if you'd prefer.
no subject
Yeah. I lived in a researcher tower back in my world, and the only people there were the scientists, technicians, security, and the researchers.
[ Digest that one for a few moments there, duval ]
I like skirts. I like the ones that move a little at the bottom, but not a lot? Like--they aren't as swishy and this dress. Does that make sense? I like the dress though.
[ so don't think they don't!! ]
no subject
So then what are you? Are you sick?
[Duval can infer enough from how Nenonen talks about it that they are none of the roles they listed. Though, he wouldn't be surprised if they were, since all the intellectuals he knows are a bag of nuts.]
no subject
[ There's no shame or discomfort attached to the way they say it; it's as simple to them as it would be anyone else declaring they were a student, or a human, or a carpenter or something. Just ye olde fact of life for Nen!! ]
no subject
So that's why you're so quirky.
no subject
[ On account of being, you know. A subject of inhumane experiments. ]
no subject
Then... what sort of things did they teach you? Or study.
no subject
[ Which is to say that their "education" was limited and tailored to what the researchers deemed acceptable. ]
Most of their tests were made in the hopes of creating humans who were resistant to Essence. It is a substance which causes vast medical complications in humans if they are exposed to it.
Although I am tolerant to Essence...I was considered a failure.