Siebren takes a seat across from the boys and settles in as Xander begins to speak.
The idea of successful cloning technology is intriguing - it is one of the few scientific areas in which his world has not yet managed consistent success - but in Xander's world, it seems to have come at the cost of any semblance of ethical practice. The results of such a practice are before him, uncertain of his own personhood and whether he belongs in a family. Siebren's expression turns stony at the thought. Unacceptable.
"Rest assured, you are a person, and anyone who would tell you otherwise is incorrect at best." It is a baseline that needs to be established, though given Xander's own opinion on the matter, it may not be the most helpful. He sighs, voice softening. "That said, my opinion means little if you yourself do not believe it. What would help you in that regard, do you think?" What does Xander need?
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The idea of successful cloning technology is intriguing - it is one of the few scientific areas in which his world has not yet managed consistent success - but in Xander's world, it seems to have come at the cost of any semblance of ethical practice. The results of such a practice are before him, uncertain of his own personhood and whether he belongs in a family. Siebren's expression turns stony at the thought. Unacceptable.
"Rest assured, you are a person, and anyone who would tell you otherwise is incorrect at best." It is a baseline that needs to be established, though given Xander's own opinion on the matter, it may not be the most helpful. He sighs, voice softening. "That said, my opinion means little if you yourself do not believe it. What would help you in that regard, do you think?" What does Xander need?