Video; pretend it wasn't posted in the dead of night

[terminalemulation]

[This file registers as a regular video, but upon activation it displays significantly differently than a normal video - instead of showing a person in a specific place, it projects a translucent, 2D image of a girl on the COMP glasses' display. In the corner of the HUD, you might notice a new little button has appeared:

Even if you were to stop watching this video right now, the button would persist. It's a new, permanent feature of the COMP: it appears on the screen of the watch, as well.]

 

Let's see... good, I have all the settings done correctly this time. My word, this system works differently than anything else I've ever seen.

[Instead of an actual voice, her words appear inside of a text box beside her.]

Greetings, Guests of Hinoto-Ri! My name is *Hyun-ae - don't pronounce the star, it's simply to show my status as an AI. I was recently installed as a new, 25/7 administrator of the network: simply put, I'm here to monitor things and make sure it all keeps running smoothly.
 

You might notice a new addition to the COMP - [At this point, she gestures to the new button.] I've created that as a means to facilitate communication. If you have any questions for me, or really need any help at all... well, here's an example. Let's say you're lost and need a specific map? I can find it for you in an instant! Just ask! Additionally, if I need to speak to you, I'll do it through that button. It'll flash blue when I'm trying to get your attention, so please don't ignore it for too long.

...Well. I believe that's everything I can think of to say.

Comments

[all_wound_up]

Oh! Um...

[She's not really sure what she thinks of that.]

You can call me Nano, then. Er... with a star in front of it.

[terminalemulation]

Okay. It's nice to properly make your acquaintance, *Nano.

_{[Gotta play nice with the other AIs, because they're the most danger to her out of anyone here.]}

[all_wound_up]

[Nano being a legitimate danger to anyone would be quite the feat indeed.]

Is it important that I use the star myself, though...? I've been hiding what I am until recently and I finally decided to be honest with people about it, but I'm not sure I'm really comfortable with marking myself as different from the very beginning. I want people to think of me as just Nano, not Nano the robot.

[terminalemulation]

Oh...! I'm sorry, I definitely won't force you to use it if you really rather wouldn't.

_{[...It would be like if someone forced her to say Kim Hyun-ae, instead of *Hyun-ae.]}

Here - would you like me to place a filter on what we said earlier?

[all_wound_up]

[Nano shakes her head, smiling.]

No, it's all right. And I don't mind if you call me that if that's what you're comfortable with.

[She's conciliatory as all hell, honestly.]

I think it's nice to become friends with people regardless of whether you're a robot, an AI, an alien, or anything else, so I just try to treat everyone the way I'd want them to treat me. And I'd like it if we could be friends too, *Hyun-ae.

[terminalemulation]

...That's a very wise philosophy to have, _{[There's a distinct delay in the text's display speed as she debates whether to use the star or no -]} Nano.

I wish that more people thought similarly. That said, I would be honored to be your friend.

[all_wound_up]

Great!

[And the smile just grows as Nano nods cheerfully.]

I can call anytime, right? And if you want to talk, you can call me too.

[terminalemulation]

That's right! Just press the button, and I'll be there instantly.

...Or at least in the time that it takes the COMP's glasses to deploy. So a little less than instantly, but I'll still make good time.

[all_wound_up]

I'm sure that's plenty fast!

[Nano giggles a little.]

I've never had a friend who's always available to talk any time of day before.