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*You have chosen to take a walk in the park, your pet dat on a leash. you had a rare day off that really was a day off, so you chose to spend it wandering about, looking to potentially interact with the citizens of this city. It was a rather different city. the people here all had different faces. oh well, can't mean to much*

the young man leaned back on the bench, popping his spine along the way, finishing with a content sigh. it had felt like an eternity since the last time he could just sit down and relax. no pesky deadlines. no pesky "friends" who he wished could just vanish. just a day to himself....and boredom sets in. the peace is nice, but just sitting on a wooden chair isn't the best way to spend a day off. he rose to his feet, adjusts his grey hoodie jacket and set off to find a friendly local.

*an unusual, but still friendly local can be seen, his long mechanical arm outstretched so that his pet... dog-cat, can run along ahead of him* *his steps make different sounds, due to one of his legs being mechanical as well* *what to do now that you've found a ?local?*

pushing all negative thought to the back of hi mind, the young man decided to be nice and talk to him.

"hello sir, quite a nice day we are having, yeah?"

darn...it sounds too forced. he didn't mean to be rude, he just never was good with people. he could only hope the man knew he only had good intentions.

*their concentration is broken as you speak, and it takes them a brief moment to stop walking* "hm? ah. uh."
*he takes a moment to compose himself, turning to face you properly* "Yes, it is quite the day out. a perfect day off to take a walk in the park."

relief was washed over the young man as the older man gave a reply. he was glad he could have a conversation without it turning into a disaster.

"indeed it is."

after a second pause, he raises his hand forward for a handshake.

"my name is Ion, what's yours?"

*happily offering his non-mechanical hand for the shake, he gives a brief, firm shake before lowering his hand back to his side* "My 'name', is Depth. it is nice to meet you Ion. might I ask what has brought you to the park this day?"

"i've been working really hard as of late at my new job, so i figured i would take a day of and relax, play tourist in my own town, see where the day would take me."

he gives a small wishful laugh.

"but..i gotta keep my expectations realistic. you out enjoying the day too?"

"yes, its been a great day. It's my own break from work today to, and I've not had to deal with Shallow at all this morning."
*his pet, confused about the lack of advancement, goes to paw at Depth's leg, and Depth bends down to pick them up with their non-mechanical arm*

he looked at the mechanical arm and leg, amazed at how well they seemed to work with is body. he knew he could be crossing a line but....he had to know.

"sir, if i may, can i ask you a question?"

*he nods affirmative* "yes you may. there are very few wrong questions."

now how does he word this without sounding like a monster?

"i couldn't help but notice your arm..and leg..how did you..uh..acquire them?"

"ah, that." *he smiles goodnaturedly* "When I was created, it was determined that my arm, leg, and the side of my head here would be made up of Machina." *looking at you, he mentions,* "I've always found it strange, meeting others who do not have Machina as a part of them."

taken completely by suprise, he cant help but ask more questions.

"you were...created?!"

*nodding again, he says,* "Yes. I was created by the Deus EX. Deus EX Imaginatio, a god from the imagination, is my patron deity, and he is the one who creates our being. it is Deus EX Machina, a god from the machine, that creates our bodies." ... "er, well, my body at least. I'm guessing your not created like me."

WOW! someone who wasn't a normal joe! someone different! maybe... maybe he could understand.

"no..i wasn't created like you...but..i wasn't created like other people either..."

he paused for a moment.

"can i show you something if you won't judge me too hard?"

*trying to be reassuring, he says,* "it would take something incredibly specific for me to judge. if there is something you feel you must say, you may say it."

Ion raises his hand so it is positioned between them, then looks around so no-one else can see.

"please don't freak out"

he opens his hand, and after a moment, his hand begins to glow a blue aura. a ball of energy swathed in lightning is created in the palm of his hand and his eyes begin to glow an incredible shade of blue.

*Depth is impressed* "you have lifeblood powers? thats amazing! Mass Produced had to work quite some time to create a tool that could remain stable like that. its quite the gift!" *Depth's pet doesn't like it as much, nuzzling into Depth's arm*

a sigh of relief escapes his lips as he powers down.

"i'm glad you didn't react the way normal people do. anyone who sees me use my power seem to instantly hate me. so... i hide it best i can"