Data (![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} nfn_nmi_data) wrote in ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} seasidecafe,@ 2009-02-08 21:44:00 |
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Data stands up. “I do not grow old as you mean the phrase. There has been a progression of time since my activation, but that is strictly a chronological measurement. My systems do not deteriorate as biological cellular structures do. I have an aging program that is designed to simulate the external effects of aging in my physical appearance, but that is strictly cosmetic. It can be disabled any time I wish.” He looks around the room. “I do have to watch the people around me growing old however. And I know that, in time, they will die and I will not. Everyone I have ever known or will know will predecease me. Fortunately, with my memory, I shall never forget any of them.” He sits back down and resumes taking readings with his tricorder.