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[thestudyof]

*So if you wanted to get in on Mamoru's next round of Testing, this is the place to be.

He'll be waiting in the testing room, doing some fine-tuning adjustments on the dueling robot itself.

I'm quite certain this definitely won't end with something on fire.*

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[thestudyof]

*Mamoru leads Tsurugi up to the control/observation booth-- she can see the amount of machinery that's involved in handling the AI system. It's... very complicated looking.*

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

::Takes note as she enters. Is there anywhere for her to sit?::

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[thestudyof]

*there's a few spare chairs there, since sometimes people come to spectate or come in groups.*

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

::Sits in one.::

So what do you want to ask me, Sensei.

::You're a doctor or something with a degree, so Sensei is right, right?::

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[thestudyof]

*... "Sensei" is fine, even if my job is no longer being a researcher.*

You seem to know why your physical abilities have been enhanced. That's clear enough.

I'm interested in aspects like that, so I'm curious to know how this came about. I noticed as well that your behavior at times in the duel seemed... Altered, I suppose is a word for it?

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

... I guess, to me it felt more like a welling up of something that was already there.

I don't really want to Duel for Fun or Honor or... even for Prizes, really. Not anymore.

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[thestudyof]

Then what do you want to duel for, if you don't mind me asking?

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

::Her eyes glimmer with an unnatural gold glow in them.::

To hunt.

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[thestudyof]

... And I assume that whatever brought about these feelings, is connected to why your eyes are glowing, then?

*well least he's taking it casually.*

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

::They stop glowing, as she tenses and gets self conscious.::

They did that again...?

::Sighs.::

Would you believe me if I said I'm pretty sure I'm not 100% human anymore?

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[thestudyof]

"Anymore" means this is a new development for you.

But yes, I'd believe you.

*boy he says that without even pausing.*

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

... Why would you?

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[thestudyof]

... I suppose I haven't been open on this.

But before I came to work for LDS, my initial occupation was in the research of artifacts relating to "monsters", "non-humans", "spirits"-- whatever terms might be appropriate-- and how the influence of such beings and items relating to them has on humanity.

The idea of someone having come into a situation where they're not "100% human", as you put it, is something that I've noted repeatedly before.

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[frightfulfusion]

And would you believe I might have the essence of a Dragon Whelp, that I think temporarily turns into that of an adult Dragon every so often...? Especially when I feel severely stressed or have a lot of Adrenaline in my system?

And I was a Psychic Duelist, Sensei?

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[thestudyof]

... I'd believe both, yes.

Especially since I'm a Psychic Duelist, myself.

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

Y-you are?

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[thestudyof]

I'm officially registered as one, correct. *he sighs, straightening up*

Though as for dueling myself, I haven't done that for a year, now.

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

... Instead you Duel through the machine here?

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[thestudyof]

If you can call it that. I have little influence on the cards that the AI chooses to use. I build the decks that're used, certainly. But all I can do is adjust the "intelligence" of it, when it comes to the duels itself. The settings, the range of actions.

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

I thought...

you were roleplaying as the Duel Monsters.

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[thestudyof]

*... he coughs a bit, looking somewhat embarrassed*

No. I simply program all of the personalities based off of what I think the monsters would act like, and the AI reacts accordingly.

*isn't that pretty much the same thing, just he's making a robot roleplay instead?*

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

Isn't that the same thing, since you're making a robot cosplay and roleplay...?

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[thestudyof]

It's... all meant to be part of the immersion, that's all.

Though, it gets somewhat more concerning that that, but that's why I'm doing these tests.

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[sword_of_dracoheart]

::You're really not willing to admit how much of a dork you are, are you?::

Um. Anyways... as to my physical strength, Sensei...

::She takes your hand, and places it onto her muscles connected to the humerus. It's definitely subtle from the service but she has a very obvious and definite amount of extremely buff muscle under the surface of her skin.::

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[thestudyof]

*... he does act professional about this. after he composes himself, he takes note of the muscle, before straightening up again.*

So, the essence of even just the Dragon Whelp allowed your body to go through such a change?