[Viktor smiles at that, a small thing, but sincere nonetheless. There's still a great deal left unsaid, not only with regards to this topic of discussion, but other things to--and as always, it's easier to brush it all aside and focus on the work.
This is not quite what's true in the real world, but there was no real expectation of that, given how the Horizon functions. Without Hilda here, the automaton will act the way Viktor envisions it might in the future, as its own independent entity. When he wills it so, the power core in the machine's chest flickers to life, followed quickly by the eyes. Its metal joints creak as it groans to life, straightening where it stands.
For a moment it seems to register its surroundings, Kyle included, and then hesitantly offers a jerky little wave.]
Go ahead. It's safe.
[If Kyle wants to get closer, or otherwise interact. Of course it's safe, because this is the Horizon, but he's proud to say that it's safe in real life, too.]
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This is not quite what's true in the real world, but there was no real expectation of that, given how the Horizon functions. Without Hilda here, the automaton will act the way Viktor envisions it might in the future, as its own independent entity. When he wills it so, the power core in the machine's chest flickers to life, followed quickly by the eyes. Its metal joints creak as it groans to life, straightening where it stands.
For a moment it seems to register its surroundings, Kyle included, and then hesitantly offers a jerky little wave.]
Go ahead. It's safe.
[If Kyle wants to get closer, or otherwise interact. Of course it's safe, because this is the Horizon, but he's proud to say that it's safe in real life, too.]