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the merovingian

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[pencil stops, and clatters to the floor somewhere]

[Dictated]
Do explain why this is thought to be fun. It is inaccurate and far more time-consuming than, say, using code to represent proper scale and stability.

[mild huff]

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We quite agree, but humans find pleasure in the strangest and most useless things.

[Dictated]

I am not unfamilliar with pleasure, but no such experience was derived from depositing processed carbon material onto paper.

"This"?

[transcribed sound of Mero's fingertip tapping the journal picture impatiently]

[Dictated]

Using crude tools to create the likeness of various objects.

So why bother?

[Dictated]

Humans have been creating likenesses of objects since they had opposable thumbs.

Surely, then, there must be some pleasure in it?

I did not experience any.

Humans have been stubbing their toes on random things on the floor since they've had feet. Doesn't mean everybody likes it.

Some people aren't artists, and some people aren't masochists.

[Dictated]

Well that was rather anti-climatic, at any rate.

[a laugh]

I'm writing to amuse myself, if you like it, it's a bonus. Sorry to annoy.

[Dictated]

It is no annoyance. You are entertaining.

Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. But thanks anyway.

[Dictated with amusement]

You're quite welcome, Duo Maxwell.

You mean art?

[Dictated]

If you wish to call it that.

What's so bad about it?

[Dictated]

Archaic and time-consuming.

To some people, I suppose.

Maybe because we humans don't have any other option if we want to create something... unless we would like to have a child every time we get bored and would like to do so.

[Dictated]

Such odd urges humans possess.
I would assume by your slight defensiveness that you are both human and one that enjoys creating the likenesses of material objects in this manner?

Oh goodness not even in the slightest. The monstrosities that come onto paper when I attempt to even approach the subject that is 'art' are something that could burn your eyes, I'm sure. I have no talent whatsoever in the area. Apologies if I sounded defensive. I'm sure it's just the mood I find myself in.

[Dictated]

I doubt it would harm any retinas, but your sentiment is amusing and self-depricating enough to be charming. Apologies are quite unnecessary.

Not self-depricating at all. Unfortunately for anyone who's had to see anything I've 'drawn' it's simply me being perfectly honest.

[Dictated]

Perhaps your spatial perception is weak. Combined with the unusual physical dexterity required, it is not difficult to be inaccurate when drawing.

Drawing?

I don't know. I used to do so a whole lot, because I was too weak to do anything else. I don't know if it was fun or no, but those that I drew pictures for [pause] I don't know. But Mother laughed and said that she liked her drawing and that made me feel ... happy.

Is that not right then?

[Dictated]

No, it is good. You, through expending time, made... Mother pleased. It was then not a waste.

I'm ... happy to read that.

Well, there are some people that are no good at coding. They simply pass the time using what talent they have to their fullest extent. Some draw, some sing, some set other people on fire...

[Dictated]

That is logical. What an odd talent to have, however.

What is? The drawing, the singing, or the setting people on fire?

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