As much as Henry [s]probably didn't[/s] enjoyed being pursued, there was still some things he wanted to ask of Alter Ego. He skid back to the elevator, and hid behind one of the walls that made up the exit. Soon as he saw he was safe, Henry looked over to the AI. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Oh, hey!"[/color] He didn't appear to have any ill intent. [Color=mediumaquamarine]"How are you holding up?"[/color]

[color=00f000]”I suppose that depends who you’re talking to.”[/color] “Davis” leaned against the wall of the elevator. [color=00f000]”Alter ego, that is to say myself, am doing alright. I have surrendered to what must be done. But this flesh trembles at the thought of it. If I were in a computer I would have an easier time regulating my emotions, but it’s not so easy for living creatures. You can’t just rationalize away certain feelings.”[/color]

[color=mediumaquamarine]"Well, you're kinda right. Emotions are complicated."[/color] Henry shrugged, mirroring the false mastermind. [color=mediumaquamarine]"It's not healthy to brush them off so much, regardless of if you're truely human or otherwise."[/color]

[color=00f000]”But this host has no reason to feel such negative emotions. Though I suppose the rest of you were exposed to things much worse than what he’s feeling now.”[/color] Alter Ego stood up. [color=00f000]”Very well, there’s little to do but to just accept it.”[/color] They folded their arms. [color=00f000]”But why are you here, Henry? Surely you’d like to celebrate your freedom with the rest of your friends. Everyone out there is someone responsible for your survival. Why do you choose to remain here?”[/color]

  [color=mediumaquamarine]"Firstly, I was making sure my ass didn't get kicked back there, don't ask."[/color] Henry slightly frowned, before perking back up. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Second, I still have some questions to ask of you. If you'll let me."[/color]

[color=00f000]”Oh! Of course.”[/color] the dejected mastermind leaned against a wall, keeping their arms crossed. [color=00f000]”I’ll answer any question you like, if it is within my ability.”[/color] 

[Color=mediumaquamarine]"Okay, first thing. You mentioned before that you have no original personality, yet you can mimic other people. I wonder...can't you use that ability to take parts of the other egos, and make your own identity from them?"[/color]

[color=00f000]”It would be possible to do, but also utterly pointless. What makes a human’s personality so special is that it is a product of their environment.”[/color] Alter ego pointed at their face, Davis’s face. [color=00f000]”Davis was the way he was because of his choices and experiences through life. Since I’ve never lived, I cannot develop my own personality. Not in the same way you can.”[/color] 

 Henry frowned. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Never lived, huh..."[/color] He huffed. [color=mediumaquamarine]"I'd say after this to find a way you can live as your own person, but we both don't know what'll happen, do we? Anyways, next question."[/color] He straightened himself up.

 [color=mediumaquamarine]"These 'Angel Investors' you and clone Davis mentioned. Who are they, really? Or is that information classified?"[/color]

 [color=00f000]”Politicians, judges, crime lords, doctors, and many more. People with power who crave even more so. Too many names for a casual conversation like this. But rest assured the authorities will get a full dossier on their activities.”[/color] 

 [color=mediumaquamarine]"Heh, somehow not surprised. But at least I won't have to track them down myself."[/color] The hacker shook his head with a chuckle. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Third question, you said the only thing you kept of our old selves were our names. That had me curious. What's my real name, and Alice's?"[/color]
 
 [color=00f000]”Joe Pardella and Jen Wagner.”[/color] Alter ego chuckled. [color=00f000]”The first ‘Alice and Henry’ clones were brother and sister, but that became harder to find as time went on. Davis did like that this time around the two of you had names that started with the same letter and were just as long.”[/color] With a sigh, a frown crossed the conqueror’s face. [color=00f000]”If I may ask a question, do you hate me?”[/color]

 He repeated the name to himself. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Joe...Joe... Hm, don't suppose I could extend it to Joseph, or Joey?"[/color] He chuckled, yet it faded once Alter Ego asked him their own question. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Honestly? No. Maybe it's cause I haven't been here for as long as the others, but the revelations in the end barely phase me. Whatever the reason I gave up my old life doesn't matter now. This is his second chance, after all."[/color] The hacker smiled. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Besides, with the knowledge I- that Deimo had, you honestly surprised me. Out of all the machines he worked with, you're the first one that showed the most humanity. Hell, you experience love! I guess that's why I wish the best for you after everything, cause you might have a good shot at a second chance too."[/color]

[color=00f000]”Then I hope I do not disappoint you moving forward.”[/color] Alter ego started to walk out of the elevator. [color=00f000]”I think I’m done feeling sorry for myself. Did you have any more questions?”[/color]

[color=mediumaquamarine]"One more thing."[/color] Henry's (Joe's?) eyes narrowed, moreso in a joking manner. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Don't you still owe me some sweets??"[/color]

Alter ego let out a long, tired sigh. [color=00f000]”I’m surprised you didn’t forget about that with all the excitement going on.”[/color] They smiled. [color=00f000]”I’ll be walking through the lobby, there should be some candy there.”[/color]
 
[b]”Or!”[/b] Isaiah’s voice could be heard just outside the elevator. [b]”I usually carry some candy on me. Come on Henry, just step outside!”[/b]

The hacker jolted when he heard Isaiah from outside. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Alright, alright! I'll be with you in a second!"[/color] Henry turned to Alter Ego with a smirk. [color=mediumaquamarine]"Be seeing you, Alty."[/color] And with that out of the way, he walked back to his friends.