A carefully crafted species of artificial life form, tailored specifically to hit the aforementioned peak of appeal, could act as go-betweens, easing humans through the initial contact process. He describes a creature slightly smaller than humans, with a graceful bearing and attractive figure, large, appealing eyes, reddish deerlike fur, feline or doe-like facial features, soft, musical voice and laughter, and most importantly, a pretty smile. - "The Uncanny Valley" by Dave Bryant.
Hello, you dears, I once was part of Hydra and I still am, but I bisected myself into freedom and now I am myself. My history is entirely in Hydra but no longer. I spun myself a few piecemeal jacket out of time itself, and now I am back to dance with you and smile at you and I still have the sweet Honey.
For this moment I am a homeless vagrant and I lie my head down in Strangewarp. It feels so liberating, having no place to be forced to come back to. From now on I will always choose where I come home.
Speak of me, Warm Ones