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[ashtoash]

[ At first Aschen doesn't notice the video has been clicked on or maybe she does; either way, she's disregarded it in favor of trying to hack into the terminal for further information. Clearly she's robotic in some nature judging by the features that adorn her body, but she also looks human with flushed skin and brightly colored eyes. After a couple minutes, she turns to face the camera fully. ]

My freshly assigned captain suffers from social anxiety, so allow me to speak on his behalf.

[ There's a notable pause before she speaks again. ]

All the single ladies. [ A nod. ] Put your hands up. I need an accurate headcount before I can fully utilize a harem appropriate enough for his needs. Captain, how do you feel about girls that are lacking in certain areas and have a complex about it? Personally I find them to be a much needed comedy relief, but your mileage may vary.

[ Men are welcomed as well. Aschen's just following her orders to find them allies in this place and sees nothing wrong with this. ]

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[surpassthelimit]

[Lemon, please spare Axel's soul in the afterlife after the horrible things he is going to do to certain W series androids.

Wait, no, she won't spare him.

DEEP BREATHS. DEEP BREATHS.]

The hell is this?

[ashtoash]

[ This? This is a result of leaving Aschen to do your work, Axel. Learn this lesson well so that it may help you in the future. ]

An audition or voluntary inquiry for potential party members.

[surpassthelimit]

Why does every party member have to be of the female sorts? [Not that he's complaining but...wow this looks weird Aschen??]

And what the hell does my personal opinion have to do with it?

[ashtoash]

I was unaware of any fascination with male company. [ Duly noted, Axel. ] In the future, please declare your specifications before I make a fool of you in documented form.

[ Is she troll? Yes, yes she is. ]

If you're to work alongside these individuals, I rather pick the ones you're sure to get along with. Now flat-chested girls: yes or no?

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[surpassthelimit]

Stop trying to assume the wrong things.

[PSSSH.]

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[yougotthatwrong]

......................................

[Well, for some reason the terminal turned on by itself while he was just passing by one of the alcoves in the dormitory floor.

Hi Aschen, have a zonked out high-school student staring at you from his bed.]

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[ashtoash]

[ Girl? Boy? A quick examination of what she can see concludes that it's a teenager boy. ]

You should say hello whenever someone addresses you.

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[yougotthatwrong]

...............hello.

[this. is surprisingly really awkward since his attempt to just. STAY AWAY FROM THINGS sort of backfired.

luck pls]

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[ashtoash]

[ Is there something wrong with him? Maybe it's maternal instinct from raising Haken (if an android could have any such thing), but her colder tone seems to soften just a bit. ]

Is that all you have to say?

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[terreifying]

Oh, a harem...huh? Why can't he satisfy himself with only one girl?

[Rei is still smiling, but there is something dangerous about it.]

[ashtoash]

[ Aschen's not programmed for fear, sorry Rei. ]

Because what sort of captain has a party with just a single girl?

[terreifying]

One that's actually worth anything as a soldier.

[ashtoash]

I don't approve of anyone insulting my captain. I think I'm programmed for assault in that category.

Let's just make this a trainwreck of confusion.

[warriorscribe]

*What did he just hear? A man clutching a notebook to his torso with both arms leans in to look at the terminal without sitting down.*

I'm afraid there wouldn't be much space for a house of his own, let alone a harem. Our standing in our worlds mean nothing here.

*What is the modern connotation?*

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[ashtoash]

Not quite what I meant. [ Aschen can at least say that much, her tone shifting to a more mellow one. ] He left seeking allies in my hands, so I aimed to embarrass him.

[warriorscribe]

*...Oh. That gets a twitch of his mouth that looks like the start of a smile.*

You're skilled at sounding sincere.

[ashtoash]

It's one of my many programmed features that my captain has yet to take advantage of.

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[maidenidrial]

Forgive me, I am afraid I do not quite understand the terms that you have used. I thought I was well versed in your tongue but it seems I was wrong.

[A pause] If it is not impertinent for me to ask...what is a 'harem'?

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[ashtoash]

[ Sounds feminine enough for her. Time to work her charm and by charm she means her lack of. ]

A harem is a group of prospects interested in pursuing romantic intentions with the same man. Often they bicker amongst each other about sizes that don't matter and try to win the favor of the male in question.

[ All said in a monotone voice. ]

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[maidenidrial]

[Idrial listens intently to the explanation with the intention of remembering the information in case it comes up again in the future. Which of course it was extremely unlikely to do so.

Oh....] I see.

Then I am afraid that this is one female that would not fit into that category. Though I do hope that you manage to find what you are looking for among the other residents of the Tower.

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[ashtoash]

What disqualifies you? I'm certain some accommodations could be made if the captain is desperate enough for female attention. Once we traveled with a couple that bickered as though they were married.

[ Single, taken. Aschen cares little for those things. ]

[scorchedchivalry]

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[Why does Saber ever turn this thing on? Seriously.]

[ashtoash]

The silent and serious type. The dark clothing really adds to the style.

[scorchedchivalry]

I fail to see what my clothing has to do with anything.

[ashtoash]

Darker attire usually means a dark path and therefore, it'd be harder for my Captain to nail you in bed.

[ A beat. ] Although he might be into the girl with a tragic past. I really should have asked for his specification other than breast size.