She was afraid of going up against the Dragonslayers again. Nine times, she had been certain she had the upper hand. Nine times, Saint had turned the tables and trapped her.
Sheesh.
All the more reason to keep your true nature secret, I suppose. Don’t want anyone else exploiting you the same way Saint has.
Dragon worried she would never be able to beat Saint until she found a replacement for Andrew Richter.
That might be tricky.
So why is it that no one but him could alter you? Is it security measures, or that the code is too complicated? I’m guessing the latter.
She stared at Colin. Was he the person she needed? It was possible.
Hm. I mean, programming isn’t his specialty, but he does seem to be fairly skilled.
Would she approach him? She doubted it. Dragon craved it, craved to grow again, but she also wanted Colin’s company, his companionship and friendship.
Better hope he doesn’t end up in the Birdcage, then. Though at least you’d still be able to watch over him there. Can you talk to the prisoners once they’re inside?
They were so similar in so many respects. She could not deal with most people because she was not a person. He could not deal with most people because he had never truly learned how.
I see… that sounds like a phrase that keeps popping up regarding autistic people I know. I’m not going to immediately go “Armmaster is autistic”, but this has put the idea in my mind.
They both appreciated the same kind of work, even enjoyed many of the same shows and films. They were both ambitious, though she could not tell him exactly how she hoped to reach beyond her inherent limitations.
Sounds like they’re a good match!
Possibly even for more than friendship. Though really, is there that big a difference between a healthy romantic relationship and a particularly intense friendship with a carnal aspect for those to whom that last part applies?
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