[She is afraid. Kesara can hear that all through the tablet's flat voice. And this is the last, the only bit of power she has over Ecks. Over the nightmare of dying by Ecks's hand. And it's something she can feel for. It's being afraid that makes Ecks feel something like human.]
Everyone will say you don't. You have to learn how. You can get better at it. Better at doing person things.
Because I want you to be better. [It's not a lie, it's not a lie, it's not a lie.] I know you like Dr. House very much but there are things he can't teach and he is, I think, he is not as good a teacher as you deserve. You try so hard. I think you deserve good help.
No one should cut you open! [Her horror is sudden and sharp, and moves her to total sincerity. She only has a vague understanding of Ecks's nature, and she has not understood that to be a part of it. Is that why she was so skittish at the beginning? Is that why she was afraid of Kesara pulling her knife?]
People don't cut other people open, Ecks. Not good people and not even most dead people. Oah, there's so much you don't understand! I'll help you. Please, let me help you.
[Ecks is taken aback by Kesara's vehemence. No one? People keep saying that. She's beginning to think that's what is true for all these people who keep saying it.]
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[She is afraid. Kesara can hear that all through the tablet's flat voice. And this is the last, the only bit of power she has over Ecks. Over the nightmare of dying by Ecks's hand. And it's something she can feel for. It's being afraid that makes Ecks feel something like human.]
Everyone will say you don't. You have to learn how. You can get better at it. Better at doing person things.
[Real or not, her nightmare can be tamed.]
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they always said that.
I am trying.
[But she is not trying very much, lately.]
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Even if she's really playing it on herself.]
Do you want me to help you, Ecks?
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Yes.
Why?
Why would you help me?
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he taught me about electricity
and comebacks
and he does not cut me open.
[Those right there are the criteria for a good teacher.]
You would help me?
With speaking like a person?
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People don't cut other people open, Ecks. Not good people and not even most dead people. Oah, there's so much you don't understand! I'll help you. Please, let me help you.
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people cut other people open where I am from
I will let you help me