Thread: A.I. (Artificial Idol) Project [Kaen Lazuli & tiger_lily]

While initiating the finger-lacing didn't evoke too much discomfort, the constant motions of the other woman's hands did put her off a bit. Soon an elbow was offered to her, indicating that Aurora wished for her to put her hand through it and be guided downstairs. While Nova knew the custom very well, she was still visibly hesitant when she slowly tucked her gloved hand through the gap. Her heartbeat increased and she even gulped, yet another odd spontaneous quirk of this body. But fortunately it proved that prolonged touch in the area around her elbow did not evoke nearly the same reaction as her fingers. It even felt somewhat pleasant the artificial woman thought as her core temperature seemed to subtly increase. Could this be arousal? Countrary to what most of the guests at the party seemed to think, Nova had experienced the full spectrum of human emotion since her creation fourteen months ago. But the things she had experienced as a program were of crystal clarity compared to the muddled reality she now inhabited. Yes, it did feel somewhat like arousal, but with tiny slivers of nervousness and fear too. Or was this the fear from being taken back to the lab mixing with the other emotions? She had no idea that emotions could mesh and intertwine this much! But the warm smile of her escort did much to melt her concerns away. She had to be calm in order to convince the doctors to let her leave. Yes, miss Aurora she replied to her question. Soon, wearing a stylish cape with luminescent embroidery over her dress, Nova's heels clicked against the smooth concrete of the underground parking lot. Aurora's bland-looking sneakers made very little sound indeed. She was visibly entranced by the echoing of her steps, her mouth opening in wonder at how confusing it was. Oh no, she was being distracted by trivial things again! She did this far too often, but how could she help it? This mode of existence was so very novel. Soon they approached the place Nova's smart lenses guided her, and she activated a mental switch to unlock the car. She was actually somewhat excited to see what it looked like, for she had just been informed of its existence. The same applied for her luxury appartment which she would reside in from now on. Hopefully together with Aurora if tonight went as planned! The car briefly lit up in a bright green hue to signify that it was unlocked, and from her partner's reaction it was a rather nice car. She was glad, she would have hated to disappoint Aurora. Once inside Nova exhaled and sank back into her seat, feeling strangely exhausted. She then felt the body starting to tremble as tears formed in her eyes. Was she crying? But why? She was outside danger! Or was this a delayed reaction somehow? This body was just infuriating at times like these! She placed her hand over her eyes, feeling ashamed as well as scared. Twice now she had worried Aurora and made a fool out of herself. I was... I was so scared... she wiped away her tears, So scared they would take me back to the lab after my incident. And I am terrified of this body that just takes control without my consent. How... how can I control it? Could you please teach me? I am scared it will go off and do something I will regret one day... After another sob, Nova took a deep breath to collect herself. Please don't worry, I am okay now. Really. In fact, I am really happy. Happy to be given a chance to finally act like a real person in the material world! Not like a fragile biological sample to be subjected to tests and training all day she clapped her hands together, Ah yes, answers. I promised to tell you how I became human! I cannot tell you everything, but I shall tell you what I can on the way home to my place. Shall we depart, miss Aurora? she smiled, twitching her ears. During their drive through the brightly lit streets of upper Neotropolis, Nova shared the official parts of her story. Most people already knew of her creation, but most had been told that she was inspired by dozens of brain-scans and spawned using self-learning software akin to that used by the Terran Military. What fewer knew was that it was more correct to call her an average of multiple brain-scans, but that would cause legal concern regarding the identity of the scans used as templates for her personality so ProCom had classified that information. Nova felt that she wanted to tell Aurora that the main brain-scan used in her creation was in fact hers! But she could not. Instead she explained the incarnation process itself. Due to her thought-processes being essentially human, it was possible to simulate these inside an organic brain, theoretically at least. Nova's body was artificially grown in a cloning vat, using a synthetic genetic code that averaged numerous genetic profiles as well as coded for her apparance. She even had mitochondria grown from scratch. The body was exceedingly healthy, having been encoded with no known heritable diseases. Nova's brain however was 3D-printed, created with the synapses that corresponded to her personality and memories. Well, partially at least. Due to her nature as a program she was not fully human, and thus modifications had to be made. Mainly implants that held her digital compoments, which allowed her to maintain some features that could not be supported by flesh. In fact she finished, I lost some of my attributes under the transition, as well as a lot of processing power. I feel... so much smaller than I did before. And diffuse. Like this is some kind of hazy dream I am experiencing. Yes, I know how it is to dream, I did sleep as a program. But sleep now is... strange. Sometimes I do not dream at all. Very odd. she mused, then waited for Aurora's response. She had laid much of her story bare, and it somehow made her tingle with excitement. The car soon came to a halt in front of a classy apartment complex. Ah, here we are! I have been given a penthouse on the top floor. I haven't seen it myself, and I would love for you to accompany me. The thought of being alone is somehow... frightful. she took a hold of Aurora's hand, having become much more comfortable with touching already. It was still intense, but far less disgusting.