That Was Quick
What had happened? Kiku had dealt with more difficult programs in his life, even if none of them had been a somewhat-sentient house, but what had happened should not have happened. Not even if iMarcus was fighting against the restrictions. None of that should have wiped his files clean from the house computer!
Needless to say, he was shocked. Even as he left the house, after he had had to admit to Vash there was nothing he could figure out to do at the moment, he was still in shock. And denial. After all, that could not have happened. He had done constant readjusting with iLudovicus with so such issues! What had he done so different which would cause a glitch like that, which would suddenly delete everything that was the personality the house had stolen?
Kiku had nearly turned on the default personality, but knew that (despite his reaction to the situation) Vash would not like that. Let alone Heidi... oh, Heidi would be devastated.
Much like Kiku was.
It was this inner turmoil which kept him from greeting Heracles properly when he saw him. Heracles seemed to be similarly emotionally occupied and the both of them just stood there in front of each other, both struggling for the proper hello.
"I... think I have some strange feeling for Gupta."
"I just... killed one of my creations."
"Sorry about that."
"I hope you can sort out your situation soon."
Kiku then thought about what Heracles actually said. Which was when it seemed Heracles actually caught on to what Kiku said.
"Feelings?" Kiku asked before he could help himself. Then again, his single word was probably covered up by Heracles', as the Grecian spoke at the same time, "Killed?"
Kiku covered a cough. "I am sorry... you were saying?"
Heracles blinked slowly. "You... killed something?"
Yes, saying it like that seemed rather conspicuous. "The house I made... the one Vash and Heidi live in now. The computer's personality... I just deleted it." Somehow. Saying it out loud somehow made it worse.
"Oh." Heracles seemed to try and think that out, but in the end probably just accepted it at face value. Kiku knew Heracles had never been that good with understanding technology. "I'm sorry about that."
It was difficult, but he managed to swallow the lump in his throat so he could speak. "So am I." He paused, now able to think past his previous situation. "Pardon me, this is none of my business, but you said..."
"I think I might have some feelings for Gupta," Heracles said without shame. It made Kiku feel even worse, considering his situation with Alfred. Then again, Heracles did not establish what sort of feelings.
"What do you mean?" he questioned for clarification. Heracles stayed quiet for a while, hand rubbing his neck as he thought about it.
"I'm not sure yet."
"Ah." So that was how it was? Then again Heracles had never been the type to think too much into any of his relationships which were deeper than his friendships. To him there seemed to be strangers, acquaintances, friends, and sexual partners. The latter group could fall into any of the other groups. "I hope you can sort out your situation soon."
"So do I." Heracles nodded.
They both bid each other a good day and went walking off in their separate directions. Kiku had yet to decide where he was going. Home? He did not want to go home yet. Still, he did not want to come across anyone else, for fear of having to be in a conversation. Heracles did not count, he did not mind speaking with him.
Home it was.
Notes:
'Strange feelings' does not even being to cover it, Heracles. You just imagined him as a woman. A woman you were hitting on. Not that I imagine Heracles is picky or anything, I have always thought him to be pansexual. Which is probably why he is confused about the gender switch and his own reaction.
Gupta would definitely not be pleased if he mentioned that particular detail. Actually, I doubt he would be happy with any part of the dream. To him it would seem just like another excuse for Heracles to be irritated with Sadiq. Which it probably was. And then it went a strange way.
To Dontie: Two your two questions... yes and no. Yes to the first one, but no to the second. There were other reasons as to why Vash does not like him.
