I'm glad you were able to free yourself from his control. I hope it hasn't had any lasting effects on you. The lingering effects Martin mentioned have me worried they could manifest in a different manner for you.
Sims ignored your request to stop. It's unclear whether his ability makes him incapable of stopping himself or if that was a conscious choice to continue violating you. I'm concerned the latter is what happened and the offer of an apology now is suspect, especially coming from an uninvolved party.
[ If Arid had a more passably human appearance, would it have reached that point in the first place? It's hardly unreasonable to assume there's bias against synthetics at play here. ]
Either way he can't be trusted, that's abundantly clear. I think maybe Martin can under normal circumstances, judging by his honesty, but there's a distinct possibility Sims may have him bound the way he did you. It's equally as likely Martin will act in the best interests of his friend of his own volition.
You should also have someone who will act in your best interests if it becomes necessary. I'd like to accompany you for this in-person meeting, if you're comfortable with that.
[ The thought of Arid facing the two men alone doesn't sit right with him, never mind that she's obviously capable of taking care of herself. This is more about the moral support. And he can probably incapacitate a human without causing them harm, if it does become necessary...
Sent a few moments afterward, as a slightly amused afterthought: ] Have you noticed the way humans assume all synthetics know each other simply because of what we are? Maybe we should start a club with the Technical Boy and Seven.
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Sims ignored your request to stop. It's unclear whether his ability makes him incapable of stopping himself or if that was a conscious choice to continue violating you. I'm concerned the latter is what happened and the offer of an apology now is suspect, especially coming from an uninvolved party.
[ If Arid had a more passably human appearance, would it have reached that point in the first place? It's hardly unreasonable to assume there's bias against synthetics at play here. ]
Either way he can't be trusted, that's abundantly clear. I think maybe Martin can under normal circumstances, judging by his honesty, but there's a distinct possibility Sims may have him bound the way he did you. It's equally as likely Martin will act in the best interests of his friend of his own volition.
You should also have someone who will act in your best interests if it becomes necessary. I'd like to accompany you for this in-person meeting, if you're comfortable with that.
[ The thought of Arid facing the two men alone doesn't sit right with him, never mind that she's obviously capable of taking care of herself. This is more about the moral support. And he can probably incapacitate a human without causing them harm, if it does become necessary...
Sent a few moments afterward, as a slightly amused afterthought: ] Have you noticed the way humans assume all synthetics know each other simply because of what we are? Maybe we should start a club with the Technical Boy and Seven.