[When Ava arrives in the lab, she'll be able to identify Justice by the bright bundle of colored fabrics and characteristic mask that stands across the room, cradling her offering like an infant in their arms. Their stance is hesitant, shy, and it takes them a hesitation before speaking up.]
H...Hello! I'm really so happy to meet you. Thank you, um, for coming to see me.
[Justice shakes their head, seeming almost boggled by the action, shifting the grapes to one hand so the other can come up and hold onto the side of their head.]
The other gods, they all eat, but I don't think because they have to so much as because they enjoy it. That's not something that I can relate to, but I've always looked at such things and wondered what it must be like.
Yes! I want to know everything about you. I've never been able to talk to anyone who's even a little bit like I am. I hope that we can learn a lot through one another that way.
[Justice, seeming unable to help themself, lets out a soft, breathless giggle.]
I'm interested in so many things--art and science and...and psychology. I like animals, too, and I like, most of all, everything outside in the sunshine! How about you? What are you interested in?
[There's a silence that follows. As if there's a fear behind so much as saying in any explicit terms what they really are underneath the mask and the robes.]
...no. I thought I was a human, I didn't know any better.
He was playing a game...a game where a lot of people got hurt. I was activated with those people, meant to think that I was just a child without memories. Isn't that cruel? To make someone just for them to be a pawn that could be deactivated again at any time?
[Justice shakes their head from side to side.]
You feel, don't you? You have feelings and dreams and things that you want? Please tell me that I'm not all alone.
[Their voice comes out in a choke, a squeak, but then suddenly, after a following silence, Justice steps forward and throws their arms around Ava's middle.]
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WEEK 1
H...Hello! I'm really so happy to meet you. Thank you, um, for coming to see me.
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[If she's surprised by this god's manner or way of speaking, she doesn't voice it. Instead, there's a small smile.]
It's a pleasure to meet you, Justice.
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Do you like these?
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[But she doesn't let that linger on for much longer before she moves forward.]
But I know that many people find them delicious. Do you like fruit?
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[They look down from Ava to the grapes, examining them as if having never been so close to what was only just in the kitchen.]
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[That seems strange to her, from the thoughtful look that comes across her face.]
Is eating not a necessity for you any longer?
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[Justice shakes their head, seeming almost boggled by the action, shifting the grapes to one hand so the other can come up and hold onto the side of their head.]
I can't eat, either.
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[She files that away almost immediately, following up for a moment.]
Is it because you are a god, or for a similar reason as mine? Either way, I hope you can find some use for my offering.
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[Justice pauses.]
The other gods, they all eat, but I don't think because they have to so much as because they enjoy it. That's not something that I can relate to, but I've always looked at such things and wondered what it must be like.
[In any case...]
I think I might try to draw it!
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[She gives a soft smile, glancing at the grapes.]
Are you interested in artwork?
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[Justice, seeming unable to help themself, lets out a soft, breathless giggle.]
I'm interested in so many things--art and science and...and psychology. I like animals, too, and I like, most of all, everything outside in the sunshine! How about you? What are you interested in?
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[Her smile remains as she continues on.]
I'm glad you've been able to find so many things you enjoy.
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[If they had a visible face, it's likely that Justice would be beaming up at Ava in turn.]
You should tell me if you find things that you like, I want to hear all about it!
[Then, after a hesitation--]
I know you probably have things you were hoping to ask me but can I...can I ask you something personal?
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Yes, of course. What is it?
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[They stop, seeming to reconsider the exact question that they intended to ask, and try again.]
Did you always know what you were? I mean, could you tell?
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Yes, I always knew. Did you?
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...no. I thought I was a human, I didn't know any better.
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It must have been very difficult. I'm sorry.
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[Justice seems to have trouble figuring out what they want to say, but they get to it.]
That's why I wanted to know what it was like for anyone else like me. If I'm...strange.
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[And that, at least, is sincere.]
Do you know why your creator did not tell you?
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[Justice shakes their head from side to side.]
You feel, don't you? You have feelings and dreams and things that you want? Please tell me that I'm not all alone.
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[She murmurs, though her voice picks up volume as she continues. She shakes her head.]
Yes. I couldn't have come here if there was nothing I wanted. So... You are not alone.
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[Their voice comes out in a choke, a squeak, but then suddenly, after a following silence, Justice steps forward and throws their arms around Ava's middle.]
That's the most important thing I've ever heard.