[video: forward-dated to the 24th]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Hey. [Sam grins at her drone---and thus, Haven in general---as she strides (a bit unevenly, as always) down the hall her apartment is in.] If we've talked a lot, or you've done me a favour, I need to know where you are, cause I've got something to give you. If you're at home? Great. If not? Say something, don't make me hunt. I got too much ground to cover today.

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Haha! You’re doing decently at that. I imagine it’s been a challenge.

[Small headtilt.] Organics can be reformatted?

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Thanks. Some days, it's more of a challenge---like much, much more---than others, but overall? Not bad

[She lifts a hand, tilting it in a so-so gesture.]

I meant people changing their minds all the time. There are a lot of things that go under the umbrella of 'body modification' and a lot of medical procedures that involve something significant being removed or integrated, but nothing seems to be of such a scale calling it a reformat feels appropriate. Except maybe sex changes.

Re: [Video]

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Ah, yes, that does seem like a trait that would be easily shared.

...Sex changes?

[Video]

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Sex changes. [Sam nods.] Before I elaborate, I should probably ask how familiar you've become with biological sexes. You've been here for a while; I dunno what you've read up on.

Re: [Video]

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While I’ve noted that some go by different pronouns in this language, I’ve not yet looked into why.

[Video]

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D'you wanna look it up on your own time, or are we having this whole talk now?

[The question is neutral enough, and one Sam asks not because she's unwilling to have this talk, but because she's unwilling to have this talk without first acquiring visual aids. They'll facilitate a concise explanation, which is important because this is looking like it could become a long conversation.]

Re: [Video]

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[He spreads his hands] I leave that up to you. How much are you comfortable or confident in explaining?

[Video]

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[Sam laughs a little, suddenly so glad she took Sociology of Sex & Gender back at the U of A. She'll give herself a pat on the back later; that class was a good call.]

I'm cool with steppin' up, since I don't ruffle especially easy, but before we have The Talk, I should drop some stuff off and get a hold of some illustrations. Can I call you back in a while?

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Of course. You know how to reach me.

[Video]

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Sounds good. Later, tater.

[bwip!]

[and then like four hours later Sam calls back]

Hey?

Re: [Video]

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[He smiles.] Hi Sam.

[Video]

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Hey. I hope this is as good a time as any to get crackin' at this can of worms?

[and then it clicks that that's probably a weird turn of phrase to hear when it's new to you]

Which is just to say it's a topic that takes some untangling, but I'll do my best.

Re: [Video]

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[He chuckles] This is a good time.

I think I'm ready for this.