R1 DEADLAND

[lockdownmods]

[it’s strange, for the people who were already dead, the shift in scenery is sudden and complete. For those who have just arrived? It’s like you’re back where you left?

How strange.

But if you ever need her, you can always reach out to the guardian of this place.]

LOCATIONS
Note: locations lag a week behind the living counterparts

Comments

[preconstruction]

I don't think that was much of a secret by the end.

[donotlick]

Alright... yeah. Punching Perkins probably made it pretty damn clear where I stood.

[ Hank smiles. ]

Guess it's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks, eh?

[preconstruction]

You're hardly an old dog, Hank.

[donotlick]

I'm gonna disagree with you there, pal. I fit that term to a T.

[ Didn't Waver tell you that he called him a dog, too? ]

[preconstruction]

Let me make my own assessment.

[donotlick]

[ Hank huffs, amused. He crosses his arms, mostly just because. ]

Alright. What's your "assessment" of me, then? I know you said I had personal issues, once upon a time...

[preconstruction]

It's a secret.

[ also they're in the middle of his class omg ]

[donotlick]

What, a secret? That's bullshit.

[ But Hank's smiling. They are in class, that's fair. So much for not getting embarrassed. ]

That mean you're gonna tell me later? 'Cause I'll remember this.

[preconstruction]

Alright. You can remember it.

[donotlick]

[ Hank will remember that. ]

Good. Then I'm gonna make sure I bring up my "personal assessment" when I go in for my monthly review session.

[ They obviously don't have those, he's being cheeky. ]

[preconstruction]

You're really taking this class seriously.

[ monthly review... ]

[donotlick]

[ Hank snorts. ]

Maybe I'm taking a page out of your book, huh?

[ Maybe he just wants alone time with the prof.... ]

[preconstruction]

Oh. Well. That's good.

[ that really would be taking a page out of his book, wouldn't it? ]

[donotlick]

[ g o d ]

Seriously though, you're gonna do this every week? Teach us cool AI tricks?

[preconstruction]

I thought it might help morale.

[donotlick]

Well, you're not wrong about that. Always helps to know more about what we're dealing with here.

[preconstruction]

And I want to show them not everything is bad, about being like this. I know it's not preferable, but...

[ it's what connor has always been, aside from having his sweet android body ]

[donotlick]

Right. Hey.

[ It is what he's always been, Hank recognizes that. He also takes Connor's hand. No transfer this time, just for reassurance. ]

It's different. Good different. I'm sure you and I can show 'em.

[preconstruction]

There's still a lot we don't know. Being able to share like this is more efficient.

[donotlick]

Right. Way faster than talking, that's for sure.

[ Hank pauses, considering... ]

You know, I don't think I've tried sending you just... a picture. You wanna try?

[preconstruction]

Alright.

[ they're holding hands already anyway. go for it. ]

[donotlick]

[ Oh, yeah. Hank cycles through a few ideas before focusing on one that sounds good. He'd considered Sumo, but that included a lot of feelings about Sumo. And he could go with a donut, but then that'd include the flavor and taste of the donut, too.

So instead he tries to visualize his police badge. He has his ID memorized, of course. Connor would know it too, but it's a picture, right? ish? ]

[preconstruction]

[ he definitely gets it. it's an easy, straightforward thing to send. ]

Your badge.

[donotlick]

Yep, that's right.

[ Hank smiles. His badge is important to him. There's sentimental value to it too, maybe Connor can feel that. ]

It's gotten me through a lot.

[preconstruction]

You've gotten yourself through a lot.