Hm.
So what’s to keep me from becoming like him Shaun? You said it yourself, the me right now is nothing more than some glorified program. The only thing keeping me from becoming like Clay is the fact I still have a pulse.
Not exactly the most comforting thing in the world to hear.
…I’ve never been to the ocean and I want you to be there when I do.
The difference is we can actually help you. You’re safe here with us, and all you have to do is work your way back out. Clay- ..well, Clay’s got no chance.
I can hardly say it’s the sweetest way to place it, but it’s the truth, Desmond.
…I guess I’ll have to then, won’t I? Otherwise you’ll get all mopey.
I guess there’s nothing left except for me to try harder then. Probably a lot. Clay mentioned something about only having a certain amount of time before everything vanished. Or something like that. It’s all still really fuzzy.
The truth is at least something right? Ha, sometimes the truth sets you free…wish that was the case.
…alright it’s a date then. I’ll even try to remember the sunblock so you don’t burn to a crisp.
Not the first time? I…I can’t remember any of it though.
But what if it is? Either way, all I know is that he’s been helping me with this whole thing and he’s real to me. Clay isn’t just some program, there’s got to be some reason why he’s here and why he’s doing what he’s doing…
…you’ll come with me right? To the ocean?
No, You’ve done it a few times before, but never quite that far.
He’s real to you, sure, fine. You realize that the real you is lying motionless in the back of this truck here, today. Whereas the you I’m speaking with is a glorified program.
It’s rather the same thing with Clay. Save for the fact.. well, He’s dead.
…you realize you are asking an Englishman with red hair and freckles to go somewhere with sun?
Hm.
So what’s to keep me from becoming like him Shaun? You said it yourself, the me right now is nothing more than some glorified program. The only thing keeping me from becoming like Clay is the fact I still have a pulse.
Not exactly the most comforting thing in the world to hear.
…I’ve never been to the ocean and I want you to be there when I do.
Me? Spewing out cryptic things? Jeez…that has me kind of worried…
But what if it is? I mean…think about it, Rebecca mentioned something about how the Animus could repair the damage done. What if it could take an entire consciousness as well with too much exposure?
Ha! Well I guess I just needed a vacation or something then eh? Yknow…when I get out we should go for a vacation…go see the ocean or something for real rather than some simulation.
Has you worried? Hah! It wasn’t exactly the first time, mate. You’re rather polar when it comes to actually being yourself.
It’s not Clay. Clay is dead. Subject 16 is dead. Whatever fragmented remnants are left over in that bloody machine, it isn’t him. Just like.. well.. Nevermind.
When you get out I’ll take you where ever the bloody fuck you want.
Not the first time? I…I can’t remember any of it though.
But what if it is? Either way, all I know is that he’s been helping me with this whole thing and he’s real to me. Clay isn’t just some program, there’s got to be some reason why he’s here and why he’s doing what he’s doing…
…you’ll come with me right? To the ocean?
Uh huh…who are you and what have you done with Shaun? I mean honestly last I remember you were going off about how Clay wasn’t even human and here you are being compassionate or whatever for him too?
I don’t know. I just got this headache, then Altair was speaking and telling me I had to wake up and return before it was too late. Then, I’m here. But…we were glitching?
If you can call it glitching. Both of you were wavering in here.. You were spewing some sort of half-cocked prattle at me that was so cryptic I’m certain a sphinx would be impressed.
That program isn’t Clay. But I’m certain it’s not exactly malevolent. I believe it’s doing good for you in here.
You do need to wake up… Really. It’s so like you to be lazing about while the rest of us work our arses off trying to bring you back. Selfish prat.
Me? Spewing out cryptic things? Jeez…that has me kind of worried…
But what if it is? I mean…think about it, Rebecca mentioned something about how the Animus could repair the damage done. What if it could take an entire consciousness as well with too much exposure?
Ha! Well I guess I just needed a vacation or something then eh? Yknow…when I get out we should go for a vacation…go see the ocean or something for real rather than some simulation.
Nor have I. I ah.. Hope he’s alright…
Be careful, alright? What happened anyway?
…that’s new. You actually care about him now? Just how long was I out for…?
Yeah, yeah, I know. Careful is my middle name or something like that. I…don’t really remember. I just know I heard Altair and then I was here waking up alone.
I- Excuse me? I’m incredibly compassionate. I care about everyone.
Hm. Has that happened before? I just checked in here and both of you were glitching to high hell.
Uh huh…who are you and what have you done with Shaun? I mean honestly last I remember you were going off about how Clay wasn’t even human and here you are being compassionate or whatever for him too?
I don’t know. I just got this headache, then Altair was speaking and telling me I had to wake up and return before it was too late. Then, I’m here. But…we were glitching?
Nor have I. I ah.. Hope he’s alright…
Be careful, alright? What happened anyway?
…that’s new. You actually care about him now? Just how long was I out for…?
Yeah, yeah, I know. Careful is my middle name or something like that. I…don’t really remember. I just know I heard Altair and then I was here waking up alone.
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Now I’m worried I missed something…or…did something.
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Shaun…are…are you there?
I’m here. God, you two’ve been gone for ages.
Gabbing about me I’m sure. Are you alright?
I thought you’d left.
Ha, you know it. Yeah, I think I’m a bit better now after whatever happened. Haven’t heard from Clay though…
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If they’d been more open with me. If they’d shown me things, taken me places. Maybe it would have made more sense…
Now I’m worried I missed something…or…did something.
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Shaun…are…are you there?
