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Don't read below if any mention of sexual abuse may trigger you.
I've been (very slowly) reading Cyteen, and I'm confused about one thing: The advice that the first Ari Emory leaves for the second Ari Emory about sex. AE1 tells AE2 that it's not a good idea to have sexual feelings for someone who doesn't have the same feelings for you. But AE1 not only had such feelings, she acted on them, and she really didn't give a shit. It's pretty explicit that she sexually harrassed and abused Justin, repeatedly. It seems out of character for her to tell her replicate that choosing friendship and good working relationships is more important than sexual gratification. Or is this just me?
I've been (very slowly) reading Cyteen, and I'm confused about one thing: The advice that the first Ari Emory leaves for the second Ari Emory about sex. AE1 tells AE2 that it's not a good idea to have sexual feelings for someone who doesn't have the same feelings for you. But AE1 not only had such feelings, she acted on them, and she really didn't give a shit. It's pretty explicit that she sexually harrassed and abused Justin, repeatedly. It seems out of character for her to tell her replicate that choosing friendship and good working relationships is more important than sexual gratification. Or is this just me?