NPC{TEXTJOIN#24}, were you the one who found all the cycranes?
PlayerThat's me. I'm the one
NPCI'm the one who implemented the sentience program in the cycranes
NPCI received a parcel. The sender is... probably you. But from the content of the mail, it might be written by Heron Express themselves
NPCSorry for causing trouble
PlayerWhy did you make the cycranes sentient?
NPCYou ask me why I make the cycranes sentient... maybe you focused on the wrong thing
NPCI have been a homebody for centuries and haven't talked face-to-face with anyone the entire time
NPCI thought it's too hard to talk to people, but I keep seeing these cycranes daily
NPCSo I thought, maybe I can start talking to these cycranes, and move on to talking with people in the future
PlayerSo the sentience is not the point. The point is to have a conversation
NPCThat's right. Having sentient cycranes with different personalities is all to mimic real-life conversations
NPCI can do my job online, receive my salary online, and there are parcel and food delivery services. I just have to take out the trash regularly, and I don't even need to meet anybody
NPCHonestly, not having to meet anybody makes me feel safe
PlayerSo, are you still unable to meet people face-to-face or go outside?
NPCI thought I could talk to cycranes, but I guess I overestimated myself. I'm too nervous
NPC...I've had some really traumatic experiences in the past. It's just too much for me
NPCBut it's not like I'm trying to swear off communication altogether. My texts are pretty normal, isn't it
NPCSorry, this might not be funny
PlayerEveryone has their own challenges to overcome. Even if you can't leave your home right now, you can still live the best you can
NPCThank you, I will do my best
NPCI'm setting a goal. I will strive to "speak with cycranes"
NPCI may need some more time. Maybe I will finally be able to head out in a few centuries?
NPCI will apologize to Heron Express
NPCAlso, I've sent you some gifts. I didn't know your address, so I sent them all to Ziqiao
