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[abnormalizes]

How do you tell the difference between romantic love and platonic love?

Everyone I've asked so far has given me a different answer.

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[gentledawn]

It's best if you don't. I worry for those who think so narrowly.

[abnormalizes]

Oh, don’t worry, that won’t happen. I’m very aware of my shortcomings.

[gentledawn]

Then I will make a point of discovering your talents. I'm sure there are many.

[abnormalizes]

I do have some! I don’t hate myself or anything. I’m great in bed and good at keeping people’s spirits up when bad things are happening.

[gentledawn]

Well, mm. Those are fine attributes! I also think you are kind and open-minded. I hope you never lose your curiosity.

[abnormalizes]

I can agree to some of those! I’m a scientist, it’s important to be curious.

[gentledawn]

Science is alive and well in my world. I think you would like it.

[abnormalizes]

What are some of the latest advancements?

[gentledawn]

I'm no expert, but much has been discovered medicinally, astrologically and mathematically. Which interests you most?

[abnormalizes]

Medicinally, I suppose? I have some biology background from my work at home.

[gentledawn]

In that case, we have found new ways to balance a body's qi. My Master was able to bring back people from death's door through the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture and meditation.

[abnormalizes]

Fascinating! First question: what's qi?

[gentledawn]

Qi is our life force. It circulates in our blood, in our bones and muscles and organs.

[abnormalizes]

Oh! I think we have something sort of like that, actually.

[gentledawn]

What do you call it?

[abnormalizes]

Enkephalin. My job is generating it through work with eldritch beings to be used as an energy source.

[gentledawn]

What a remarkable name! Do you mean demons and monsters?

[abnormalizes]

Kind of! They definitely look like demons and monsters, but they originate from the human subconscious.

[gentledawn]

The human subconscious or the human spirit?