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It seems many endured even worse. I saw a man's arm disintegrate as it was chained to the katalyth.

They gave us time in between torture sessions to comfort each other, and that was when the imprint occurred. But instead of stopping the experiment then, they continued the torture, and it hurt both of us.
I do not know what the purpose was. Was this all for "science"? Just to see what would happen?

Science
Progress
To "save" this world
They will pick an excuse and they will use it to discount your suffering
But they will have to stand in front of their people and admit the truth eventually
I believe the people will be of the mind that there is no explanation worthy enough

I am glad you are not dead

I would also struggle to find a cause that was worthy of such suffering. Even in war, there is usually some choice of whether to fight. None of us chose this.

I would say I am also glad for that, but I am finding it difficult to be glad for anything, at the moment... Perhaps it is my other soul, but I am just very tired.

No
You did not
However we will choose to wake and continue tomorrow
And when we survey the choices we have made they will have been worth it
More than can be said of our adversaries

To that end perhaps you require more sleep

That is a hopeful message. I will try to take it to heart. Thank you, Octavian.

I have done little but sleep since returning... I should check on his Highness, but it is difficult to get up.

Ah, apologies, I do not mean to complain.

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It is a notion I have kept at hand for a long time
You are welcome

And also you are allowed to complain
I do not mind

[Shocking Development]

I try to hold onto similar sentiments in dark times. Though, my sentiments tend to revolve more around a particular person.

Ah, I shouldn't. I should get back to work.

I had particular people once
Now I have only myself

We are very different people
I would complain for another fortnight minimum

Who was your person? If you do not mind sharing.

[That lightens his expression into the ghost of a smile.]

Well... One more. The corruption has made my joints very stiff. On top of the exhaustion, moving around is difficult. Otherwise, I might have been able to force myself to cook something.

My brother
And someone I used to know

Are your joints now metallic in nature
Perhaps you need machine oil

Ah, I think you mentioned him before. Is he still alive?

Somewhat. The metal grew in quickly and a bit... Wrong. The joints have not formed properly.
Machine oil is a good idea. I am unsure if it would resolve the issue entirely, but it would likely help.

Perhaps I did
The cooking I imagine
And no he died a long time ago

You may also require the aid of a smith
Unless you would like me to poke around in there with a screwdriver

Ah, I am sorry. I had a younger sister who died about ten years ago. Was your brother older?

Yes, I have contacted someone named Jayce Talis who told me he is experienced in a forge. He is a golem as well.
You are welcome to poke, if you like, though I am not sure a screwdriver will do much.

No
We are twins

And oh him
The one with the notes
I do not need to poke though
It was only a joke

I see... It must be doubly hard to lose a twin.

Ah, apologies. Yes, with the notes. He visited me, in... Well, I do not know where we were. Perhaps it was only a dream.
Anyhow, I hope he can at least remove the teeth. They are disturbing.

Yes

Teeth
Wow
That is strange and disgusting
I hope he brings pliers in that case

Yes. I am not sure what can be done, but we will see.

In any case, I'm glad that you are okay. I hope to see you soon.

If he lacks the mettle to pull teeth I will do it

[This is only a joke insofar as Jayce, with all his notes, does not seem like he'd shy away from it. The offer is not a joke at all.]

And oh
Do you need me for something
?

[guy with one friend voice: why else would people want to see me]

[He's certain that if anyone could pull teeth from this metal, it would be Jayce, having seen his hulking form in person by now, but this is duly noted.]

No. I simply enjoy your company, and it has been a while.

[Is that... Not what we're doing here? Is he being inappropriate? Hm.]

Oh
Yes it has
You understand I have not had friends in quite a while
I am unaccustomed to the rituals these days
I will bring
A snack

[It might be coins. He's experimenting.]

I understand. I am not great at the rituals either.

[Maybe that's part of why he likes Octavian. He is straightforward, impossible to intimidate, and there is no pressure to perform.]

Oh. That would be very nice, thank you.

Frankly I do not find the rituals very interesting
Or important
My brother once said it is all about making concessions for others' comfort
But again frankly
I do not think I like people who prefer an inauthentic version of myself

But when you are done with the teeth I will come and see you

That is admirable. I often try to make others comfortable, but it does not usually work. At least, back home it did not, but here I find it a little easier. The teeth are a future project, once I hear back from Jayce. Come by any time.

We are all anathema to the locals here I suppose
People love to have things in common

I can be prepared in an hour

That is true. And the negative assumptions about my people do not plague me here, as very few know where I am from or why it would have negative connotations.

Very well. I will try to make myself presentable.

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