>>5373526"So what's the reasoning behind the Satin blindfolds?"
"Protection, Brother. For ourselves and those working around us." responds Null-one. "It keeps our light contained."
He gives a wintry smile. "But no, the blindfolds themselves are not strictly necessary - that part is simply tradition. A pair of eyepatches might also suffice. Perhaps even sunglasses."
Null-three shudders at the last suggestion. "Unacceptable," she mutters, almost sullenly.
As the evening winds down, you feel like you have a better understanding of your allies. While their practices may be peculiar and their biology hazardous, you begin to see the good father's point: the humanity was there, even if it was well hidden.
Just before you leave, Null-one stops you for a moment to talk about arranging a future...
> Mutual training session. Perhaps you could polish up your working relationship. > Social Event. The team was surprisingly decent company. Maybe they feel the same about you. > Secondment. Cross-branch work is rare but not unheard of. A few of the null-operators may be interested in working with your team more closely 