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Darnell: Thank you, Mr. Zero, but regardless of what's easiest for me, I prefer to deal with someone's truest face and form whenever possible. *small grin, adding almost as an afterthought* That said . . . it would be easiest for me to only deal with one of you at a time.

Zero: *nods and the avatar will fade away. He figured a slow fade wouldn’t be as startling.* I imagine you have many questions. I would offer a place to sit or a drink, but I’m afraid the former would leave you effectively trapped, which I’m guessing you’d not like, and the later I’m afraid... well, I’ve nothing safe to offer you as we don’t consume the same types of substances. I can at least offer honest answers to your questions.

Darnell: *thinks about it for a moment - this being has given him no reason, despite many chances, to doubt or be nervous of him, so...* I think I can accept a sitting offer. Up on the table there, I take it?

Zero: *his smile grows a bit, surprised and pleased by the trust shown.* That would likely ne easiest, yes. *he’ll shift a hand to rest on the floor, palm up and fingers open in invitation for a lift.*

Darnell: *can't help the moment's hesitation before he steps onto that palm, crouching on a knee for better stability* So your name really is Zero? As in ones and zeroes? Bits? Or...bytes, whatever? *he's not a computer geek, okay?*

Zero: *carefully shifts Darnell to his chest, other hand cupped to keep him from falling as he pushes up and shifts back into the chair. He then shifts his hands to the desk to let Darnell step off. He chuckles softly at that.* Subzero, actually, but my friends call me Zero, and while I understand it to odd for a human name it seemed the best name to give that would be acceptable for my avatar while still being truthful. I hadn't really considered an alias yet, since I’d no intentions of really interacting with humans, at least not for a while.

Darnell: *steps off to stand on the table, /well/ away from the edge* And what would be the impetus for finally interacting with someone. Eh...had you been able to choose that, that is. *since it's pretty much a moot point now*

Zero: *slightly wry smile.* Perfecting my avatar for one; just in our brief contacts I know there are imperfections to the look and feel of it. Truly though, it would just be to interact. Intelligent life forms across the universe require relationships to remain mentally healthy, Cybertronians are no different. Meeting people, learning the various cultures firsthand, perhaps even trying some of the foods, but especially the meeting people would eventually be needed, if only for my sanity. I’ve just been preoccupied with trying to make sure my little stowaway doesn’t end up loose in an environment it doesn’t belong in, and, more importantly, doesn’t hurt anyone.