[ A fair response, he should say. She is not the first to weigh and measure the content and quality of his words, to hold them against some internalize standard and understanding. That is the way of most any being that deems themselves in some manner "social." It was something he had come to understand, the need for interaction in species outside his. Whereas he could regulate himself with more success - well, it appears he too is being asked a question. ]
Not as such, [ he says, voice low and unmodulated. The closer one is to him, it would seem, the more pronounced the rumble of it is. ] It is is more accurate to say I am testing a hypothesis.
[ A beat. His dark eyes consider her, the board, and then - he's gesturing to the seat across from him. The motion is narrow, held close to the chest, but the invitation is universal. ]
no subject
Not as such, [ he says, voice low and unmodulated. The closer one is to him, it would seem, the more pronounced the rumble of it is. ] It is is more accurate to say I am testing a hypothesis.
[ A beat. His dark eyes consider her, the board, and then - he's gesturing to the seat across from him. The motion is narrow, held close to the chest, but the invitation is universal. ]
Are you familiar?