--> being hostile.

"It's understandable to want to figure out how something works. Especially in this day and age where cyberware and shackled AI are all over the place. But I think to try and pursue the science behind something like this loses the message a bit. Life is ephemeral. So is this."

--> take a look around if you'd like if you're curious. I'm around to answer any questions or help out."

She stayed as she was, not wanting to guide the woman around, hoping to give her the space to do what she'd like.

"I'm Misty, by the way."

The thunderstorm had taken her by surprise. A few smatterings of rain here and there were common enough, but to have actual thunder and downpour, it was an oddity.

She offered the stranger a polite smile and nodded. "Of course, make yourself comfortable. Hopefully it eases up soon."

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