File #009; video

[unfringed]

September! This way! Now, you have to read this. It's incredibly important. Everyone, please listen and give your very best advice. I have tried to do what I can, but, well... [He isn't exactly the best person to ask about taking care of themselves. He even forgot to introduce himself-- Oh, he forgot to introduce himself!]

Ah! I'm Walter Bishop. Dr. Walter Bishop, a fellow inmate here. And this is September. No other name. Also a fellow inmate. September?

[September, the rarely seen hairless friend of Walter's joins the slightly taller man.]

Yes, Walter?

We're conducting a survey of the village to help you with the questions I cannot answer. And so I thought it would be best to hear from you, not me. Can you read this card?

[He nods, and reads--] 'Hello. My name is September'.

[Wait a minute.] Walter, you have previously established my name. [Anyway...]

'I have some questions about your personal experiences regarding sensations and things I cannot feel. Would you give me a few moments of your time?'

[There's a list, underneath, but here he stops reading and looks sideways at Walter.]

Go on! [Walter gestures September onward with a wide smile. This is totally the best way to get answers, right?] With so many humans and humanoids from different universes, we should be able to gather a great deal of information for you to choose from.

What is it like to have a family?
How does it feel to drink a milkshake?

Ah-- [Well, he could have answered those, but he'll let the others do it.] Additionally, if you have any other comments regarding what it is to be "human" for my friend, please do share. He's learning how, you see. Being stuck in a single timeline can do that. Oh! And if I might remind people that I am still collecting blood samples! Please do volunteer yours. Thank you.

[ooc; Joint Post with September (quantumtangled)! Walter is blue, September is orange. Specify to whom you're responding in the subject or ask for both!]

Comments

[faithfulflame]

But do you have friends, at least?

[quantumtangled]

I can admit I have... certain people who I will protect.

[That's all he's got for friendship.]

[faithfulflame]

Walter-san? Is that right?

[quantumtangled]

Yes. Within limits. I have done all that I can.

[faithfulflame]

Then maybe Walter-san is family to you?

[quantumtangled]

But none of the other variables are true.

[faithfulflame]

Do you care about him? Would you fight to keep him safe, if necessary?

[quantumtangled]

I have assisted him in the past. I will continue to do so.

[faithfulflame]

Then maybe that's what you can think of as family?

[quantumtangled]

It is not the same. I do not desire to interact with him as strongly as a... family.

[Spy on Walter and his real family, yes, but that's necessary.]

[faithfulflame]

Maybe that will change with time. My...blood relatives...and I are not close. And it took time for me to warm up to my family.

Regardless, does that help answer your question?

[quantumtangled]

Yes. Different perspectives are informative.

[faithfulflame]

Is there more you'd like to know?

[quantumtangled]

No. Thank you for your information.

[faithfulflame]

Well then, good luck, September-san.