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Aw sweetie
[......
They're... not a 'thing'... right?]
They're... not a 'thing'... right?]
[Have a hand on your shoulder, buddy.
Even if he's only known you from real recent. Gets attached way too easy.]
Even if he's only known you from real recent. Gets attached way too easy.]
You're a person too, Tahir. Whoever told you that should be ashamed of themselves. [Hugs him]
[He nods, lips pressed into something of a line.
He's a thing if anyone is, and that's getting technical, certainly not you.]
Just like everyone else. Anyone that says otherwise doesn't know what they're talkin' about.
He's a thing if anyone is, and that's getting technical, certainly not you.]
Just like everyone else. Anyone that says otherwise doesn't know what they're talkin' about.
[They don't understand the reason why they were called thing. Why? They look like a person. They act like a person. Is it because they don't talk? Is it because they haven't married someone? Is it because they weren't born with a name?]
Don't understand. Why?
[They do accept the hug though. They're too tall to snuggle in, so they just rest their head on top of his]
Don't understand. Why?
[They do accept the hug though. They're too tall to snuggle in, so they just rest their head on top of his]
[Don't call yourself a thing, Spine. They'll argue with you on that one, as best they can. They're a terrible philosopher though.
She said they were a thing.
They don't know why though, they can't put their finger on why. They look like people, they act like people, they feel things like people...
They just look horribly confused]
She said they were a thing.
They don't know why though, they can't put their finger on why. They look like people, they act like people, they feel things like people...
They just look horribly confused]
That person probably said it out of ignorance or hurtful intent. They probably classify people by their gender, and those who don't qualify like, uh, get called things. [Oh God how are you so tall]
You don't have a gender, do you? [he's never handled this sort of conflicts but he knows how hurtful people are]
Um, okay, so what do you prefer to be referred as then?
Um, okay, so what do you prefer to be referred as then?
Then I'll refer to you as they/them, all right? Nice and neutral. [he gave Tahir a thumbs up] You're not a thing, you're a person.
Now, if you run into that person again, make sure you give them a piece of your mind and tell them off.
[Does someone need a hug? He isn't all that physical, but he does know when a hug needs to be given, and has been told he gives good ones.]
Ain't somethin' I understand well, really. All I know is that some folks call me a thing, and some don't. Some call me a thing since don't don't see me as a person, what with me bein' a robut and all, and do it either because they don't see me as a being or because they mean it to be insultin'.
To try and belittle me, as if I wasn't anything more than a thing. [Pausing, just for a moment.] Frankly, I don't see any reason why someone would call you a thing, since as far as I can tell you're as much a someone as anyone else I've ever met.
Ain't somethin' I understand well, really. All I know is that some folks call me a thing, and some don't. Some call me a thing since don't don't see me as a person, what with me bein' a robut and all, and do it either because they don't see me as a being or because they mean it to be insultin'.
To try and belittle me, as if I wasn't anything more than a thing. [Pausing, just for a moment.] Frankly, I don't see any reason why someone would call you a thing, since as far as I can tell you're as much a someone as anyone else I've ever met.
You need to stand up for yourself, Tahir! That person should respect you!
[They do need a hug. And they welcome it. Good thing they're pretty much the same size, they nuzzle right in and hold on. They don't care if Spine is metal, this is still a good hug.
But it's so clear Spine isn't a thing. He's just metal. They know the Latin word that started robot, and... that's not Spine. He's not mindless, he's just a metal person.
They pat him gently, trying to reassure him he's not a fake thing. THAT'S RIGHT THIS IS NOW ABOUT YOU, YOU BIG MUSH.]
But it's so clear Spine isn't a thing. He's just metal. They know the Latin word that started robot, and... that's not Spine. He's not mindless, he's just a metal person.
They pat him gently, trying to reassure him he's not a fake thing. THAT'S RIGHT THIS IS NOW ABOUT YOU, YOU BIG MUSH.]
[His warms are warm at least! What with the water boiler and all, and the clothing at least helps not make him feel so metal-like.
It's as comforting of a hug as he could make it, too. Spine has some nice practice in those comforting hugs.]
My guess is whoever called you a thing either did it because they don't know better or... Well, the other reason's best left unsaid since it ain't a nice thing.
It's as comforting of a hug as he could make it, too. Spine has some nice practice in those comforting hugs.]
My guess is whoever called you a thing either did it because they don't know better or... Well, the other reason's best left unsaid since it ain't a nice thing.
Who was this person then? [crossing arms, now he's irked]
[Patting they're back, the movement slow, keeping that hug.
Spine will let them stay there as long as they like, too.]
Best to try not and think too much on it, ain't worth the time really. You ain't a thing, and that's that.
Right?
Spine will let them stay there as long as they like, too.]
Best to try not and think too much on it, ain't worth the time really. You ain't a thing, and that's that.
Right?
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