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[center][b]Time & Date Stamp: Jan 1st, 8:27 P.M.
Weather: Snowy
Location: Queen of Hearts Bar
Interacting with: [u]Effie[/u] ([@ineffably]), [u]Ayla[/u] ([@Camey]), [u]Kaïte[/u] ([@Lumiere])[/b][/center]

Ardella smiled amusing then and glanced to Ayla for a moment, flashing a cute smile. [color=4286f4][b]"I had a suspicion you may ask that question, at least in relation to my sentience."[/b][/color] Still, despite her own apparent enjoyment of the conversation, she still kept unusually still for any human, hinting at perfect motor control of her body. [color=4286f4][b]"I presume I possess as much sentience as any human, though I also believe is much different as I am quite synthetic. While a human is born with genes and biological programming, so to speak, mine is far more rigid in many cases. Essentially my primary functions and base programming is akin to a human's base personality, however everything built up from that is my own experience, my own emotions, and my own thoughts."[/b][/color] There was a subtle shine, even in her cybernetic eyes as she smiled just slightly more. [color=4286f4][b]"So, going onto the second question, my wants and desires are both of my independent wants combined with my base programming - so while I was made to serve, it also gives me a lot of joy to do so. Though combat is less enjoyable for the action, for me. Rather, I enjoy it because I like protecting others."[/b][/color]

Taking a moment to pause, she slowly bit her lip, showing first the first time a more causal and human habit than her normal formal and polite aura. [color=4286f4][b]"In fact, I've even developed a preference in my Master, at least that I'd much rather a female one to serve. I have also discovered or developed some other habits as well, from simple experience I've had with my previous Mistress."[/b][/color] Glancing to Ayla, she blushed slightly and bowed her head. [color=4286f4][b]"Apologizes however, I did not mean to overshadow. I think that's all I'll say for now so miss Nez may also reply."[/b][/color] Even on her behalf, despite knowing much of how Ayla seemed to 'function,' Ardella was clearly treating the fellow android simply as another sentient being, giving her the same respect as she was anyone else.