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[feedutothemeta]

[Have a very angry looking female in full, if a bit battered in spots, armor.  She's practically growling the words out, having let the Meta's taunting fester for a little too long as it is]

I know you people said this place is supposed to be peaceful. I'm already not seeing it. Especially with the Meta here.

[Holding he thumb and index fingers up

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[lovelikelight]

There's no need to resort to violence. The Queen doesn't allow killing. Those who harm others are punished, and those who have been harmed are restored.

If you're worried about someone in particular, there are others who can help you deal with the problem.

[feedutothemeta]

There is no nonviolent way to deal with that beast.

She betrayed me for a chance at an AI.

[lovelikelight]

I spoke to her. She did not seem violent, but I know that appearances can be deceptive.

This place is different, with different rules. I believe people's powers are reduced here sometimes, or altered. You could find an alternative that might not have existed in your world.

[The use of the term AI seems a little different from the meaning she's familiar with.] What do you mean by a chance at an AI?

[feedutothemeta]

You have no idea.

Maybe. But I don't think the alternatives would feel as good as killing that thing for what it has done.

Her armor is capable of hosting an AI unit, same as mine. She turned on me for the chance at forcibly implanting one of two AIs we had been following. Texas and Epsilon. Though we hadn't realized Texas was still alive until we were attacked.

[lovelikelight]

It's true that I don't know very much about her.

[She frowns. She remains polite, and she isn't upset with Washington, but she's worried about the safety of both women involved.] You may think that killing her will bring you satisfaction, but once it is done, you'll be in the same position. I hope you'll reconsider.

I can understand why you're angry. I'll bear in mind that she can be dangerous. If there's anything I can do to help, I will. [AI units don't work the same way where she's from, but she can grasp the severity of what the Meta has done.] Epsilon is my name as well. She thought I might be the other one at first.

[feedutothemeta]

I worked with the Meta before the Meta existed. When there was only Maine.

The Meta cost me my only way out... Because of her, Epsilon jumped to a failing capture unit that closed permanently. She killed him and Texas with her greed. And his knowledge would have saved me from having to fake my death.

You aren't him. Trust me, I would know. He was my implanted AI until his instability required removal.

[lovelikelight]

She changed, then? Because of these AIs?

[She's silent for a moment.] I'm very sorry that happened. I know that some people can't be reasoned with, but as I said things are different here. At least take some time to consider the matter and assess the situation. I wouldn't want to see you harmed.

[She nods, politely.] Of course I'm not. If my AI were removed, it could not be repurposed. It can only function as my brain.

[feedutothemeta]

The Meta I knew was little more than a cold calculating killing machine once they finished with him.

Fine. There's too much about the situation that I don't know...

Epsilon was more than a brain. He could control armor systems and enhancements. He was meant to make me better. But he had problems...