Dix † one who hunts alone once more

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[ergaleomancer]

[A clank that looks suspiciously like Theta rolls into the church. She's never thought particularly highly of religion, but in a place like Mayfield where all things are possible, it's worth a shot. The clank is quite noisy, chugging and banging as it moves, and it rolls straight up the aisle and stops in front of the altar, just staying put awkwardly. If there were any non-drones here, someone was bound to say something, right?]

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[...

Okay that's even weirder than seeing a vampire in a church. Shifting into a position that would still allow or quick movement, just in case, she stands up straight as she swiftly takes hold of the Bible on the stand, ready to summon Black Keys at any moment.

It didn't seem hostile at least, though...]

...Hello?

[ergaleomancer]

[It turns to face Ciel and approximates something that looks like a bow, though it's mostly flailing.]

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.........

Good... day. Can you speak?

[ergaleomancer]

[It beeps at Ciel insistently. Unfortunately, that's the answer.]

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Can you... Nod a part of your being as a "yes", and shake it as a "no"?

[ergaleomancer]

[It flails its free arm, somewhat in a side-to-side-ish motion.]

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I see, but at least you can understand me. Are you stuck like that, ...mister or miss?

[ergaleomancer]

[It doesn't know which one to agree to, so it just flails in general.]

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[...oh dear...]

It seems that... you are. I can heal and aid those with a body of flesh, but my knowledge with machinery like you are limited. [spoiler: she's only good with firearms.] Is there anything specific that I may do to help you?

[ergaleomancer]

[Well, it really can't say much, so it just beeps and flails more--it's on you to figure it out.]

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...

If you're given a pen and some paper, do you think that you can write?

[ergaleomancer]

[Just....flailing more. It seems rather frantic.]

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You're... not sure? Can you do something like nodding to confirm that you're not certain, or shaking to convey that it's worth a try?

[ergaleomancer]

[It calms down a bit, but it doesn't seem like it's collected enough to give serious answers.]

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[there is a giant sentient robot thing in my church and i have no idea what it wants or how to help it.

what do.]

...

You may take your time, but please try and calm down a little. Panicking again will only make it harder for the both of us.