((Neuro - Drabble Request "Amuse Me" Slightly AU/If recent things happened differently.))
GLaDOS held up a small kitten, a little orange tabby. She tilted her head, furrowing her brow with disappointment.
That was the sixth kitten she has tried to bribe Neuro with this week. And this one only resulted in the same reaction; he took it, sat it on his lap with a little pat on the head, and turned away.
GLaDOS couldn't blame Neuro for being like he was, the blame was on herself after all. The facility was empty now, every last one of the humans was gone, dead from her irrational flooding. Aside from the handful that actually brought about pleasure from their deaths, the only one he enjoyed having for company was gone.
"I am sorry." something she had said a multitude of times, probably more than even she could keep track. And as always, she left with that after getting no response, either to dwell on it more or to find something else to try to cheer him up with, or at least get a small smile. There isn't much she could do though, it wasn't as if she could go back and stop herself.
Another day went by, and another attempt was being made. GLaDOS tapped his shoulder, electing a small sigh from him as he turned around, still a handful of kittens in lap. They did well at least to keep him company..
She held out a large elegant feather, black and silky, her fingers gliding with the length of it. No words had to be said to explain the point of it, or where it came from. It's size alone told that it wasn't a mere crow's feather. It might not of been enough, or even the right sort of thing to make him feel less angry and upset, but it was hers, something he could keep with him. He took it after a moment or two and silently stared at the offering, his fingers gently cradling the last tangible part of the woman.
"I also did, something." GLaDOS dipped her head down in an attempt to get him to look at her, of course his normal response to that was worry, confusion. Any conversation that came from GLaDOS that started with those words usually meant something bad. Her voice was anxious now, rushed and determined, "As many times as I had violated her mind with transfers and how much she was my own as a core.." she paused, contemplating how to explain her latest actions, and well, how she was wording probably wasn't helping.
"All of her mind.. I remember it all. Kept it." she kept looking back at the door as she continued, "And I know it is not the same and this is most likely not going to help, but.. why let all of her truly die. Her mind was beautiful, her spirit was impeccable " backing up towards the door she held her hand out at the air, "Her personality was unflawed, and.. Just, here, look."
A small hand reached out from beyond the door frame, taking a hold of GLaDOS's. The android was tiny, a mere child, but the resemblance was uncanny. The brown wavy hair, big eyes to match, a smile that reached across her hole face, as if it were the only emotion she had. "See." and as wrong as it may of been, it was, something indeed. Still smiling big, the little girl giggled and had no problem parading around the control room, chasing kitties, making noise, squealing in delight at just everything. The demeanor she had was cheerful, playful, and of course able to induce a smile on anyone, even Neuro.
Fine, if this the only way you can see going forward, then /fine/. But mark my words, this is the wrong decision. Oh wait, that is right, you will not be able to. *Turns and leaves, adding Harpy to the list of people that disappoint him (Pretty much everyone he knows is on that list.) He hopes Marine will have a better chance with her. (And she doesn't! GOOD WORK TEAM!)*
It is not going to get worse unless you are planing on getting back in control of the facility! It will get better, you are human again and /everyone/ loves you.
And I love everyone...that's exactly why I have to do this, Neuro! I have to not be able to hurt anyone anymore! I have to be stronger! And...there's....there's no hope of any peace, Neuro. Ever. Everything I've ever stood for...
I /should/ have told all of them. They /deserve/ to be told by you not by some note. You are essentially /killing/ yourself. You will not be the person they--- /we/ love anymore.
You...you d-don't- I...there will be no one left to love if I carry on the way I've been! I can't!
You will not remember what what happened, so will not remember the consequences. So when the new you has the chance she will take it. Everyone seem to have a /need/ to be in charge once. If you erase yourself it will happen again.
