Although ocular & brain implants are the means of communication nowadays, a messenger service still exists in this world. Mostly everyone uses LINE nowadays even if the need for cellular phones is null. Characters may have already recognized the interface to be somewhat familiar with the similar shade of green and same old slogan.
It happens the first time, and several times throughout the week as your character goes about their new routine. The sound of machine-like whirring, deep within their cranium, like a computer that’s in the midst of processing some new information. Then, there’s the familiar ping of a new public message, and whatever you were thinking about at that point of time will be plastered on the network, for all to read and react to. Daydreaming about ponies at work? Having a fun night out at a club? Regretting said night out at the club? Falling into a deep depression about how your life has turned out so far? It doesn’t matter when or where, because the system doesn’t discriminate. You’ll soon find the thoughts you were having during those moments posted on the network and it won’t be possible to delete.
"The system is updating … ... The system is updating … "
That’s the only explanation SYNTHIA will give when prodded or asked to take down a post. She’s not too helpful at this moment.
"Yeah, sorry. She gets temperamental like that sometimes. I can’t really do anything about your business being out there. But it’s pretty funny, right? Looks like you got hella wrecked last night. Good for you."
Welcome to our first Network Mingle! This is a TFLN-inspired mingle that’s been tweaked to make it completely canon to the game. Due to a glitch in the system, random thoughts that characters might be having throughout the week will be registered as network posts and posted in public for all to see and respond to. This can happen at any time as they wander around the main base or different Neo Tokyo locations!
HOW TO PLAY: 1. Write out prompts (example below) for others to respond to. These can be thoughts they’re having in bed, at work, while intoxicated or what-have-you. You can look up shower thoughts or TFLN as inspiration, but remember that this will be game canon so it has to be written in your character’s voice. 2. Go around and respond to others! 3. ??? 4. PROFIT!
Participation in this mingle isn’t obligatory, of course. If you don’t want your character to participate, you can simply assume the glitch did not affect them.
We also have a code below for fun, but please don't feel pressured to use it. As always, a regular text thread works out just fine! Most importantly, have fun!
(Please remember to put warnings for NSFW/triggering content in the subject header.)
thanks, i'm pretty familiar with going on these types of missions though, so i wouldn't have offered if it was going to be a problem later.
but yeah, i can't really blame anyone for being unhappy about the situation. i can't say i'm all that pleased myself. so is the pain you're experiencing emotional?
They may afford us what time they have to give, but whether it is enough depends on the person. We're facing a deficit of resources either way. They don't have a choice.
don't wait too long, or you might cause permanent damage.
[ She's not going to force this guy she doesn't know to do anything (unlike the people she DOES know, who she will gladly bully into anything). But she certainly doesn't want to see any fellow Outsiders hurting for no reason. ]
the healing technique? yes, it's something that took a lot of work to learn. the body is pretty delicate, so you have to be very precise and careful.
[ There's a little pause on his end. Not exceptionally long, but it's present enough that it seems like he might be focused on something else for a moment. ]
I suppose it could have been overlooked before they approved my release. Tomorrow, if that is convenient.
Healing is an admirable talent. We could use more people with the ability to learn those techniques.
wow, thanks! that's really nice of you to say. i'd offer to teach you but we'd have to start waaaaay back at some basics first, so it could take years or more.
[ He was actually looking for a quiet spot to read and realized it was attached to the library, but at least she seems happy. That’s actually kind of nice. ]
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That's why they picked us.
We're possibly easier to transfer in this state? They could have explained that better too.
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but specifically i was asking about physical injuries. i'm a healer, so i can help with that if you need treatment.
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Better housing conditions would have made that easier.
My physical condition is fine. Thank you for the offer. If you require resources, you should probably conserve them for missions.
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but yeah, i can't really blame anyone for being unhappy about the situation. i can't say i'm all that pleased myself. so is the pain you're experiencing emotional?
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More than unhappy. The stress of a sudden change can be devastating, even if it appears harmless. They may need time.
It's not emotional. It might be the implants.
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think they'll give us that time? they must know how they've affected people, given how much they seem to know about us.
what do you mean? i might be able to help with that too, but it depends on what it's doing to you.
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[He's impressed. That's a rare technique.]
I'll trust your decision, then.
They may afford us what time they have to give, but whether it is enough depends on the person. We're facing a deficit of resources either way. They don't have a choice.
Eyes hurt. Head hurts. Referred?
I don't know.
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i'd be happy to take a look and see if there's anything i can do about it. just name a time and place to meet.
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Okay. I'll try later.
[Right now is a scheduled staring into the void of the ceiling time.]
Did you learn your technique?
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[ She's not going to force this guy she doesn't know to do anything (unlike the people she DOES know, who she will gladly bully into anything). But she certainly doesn't want to see any fellow Outsiders hurting for no reason. ]
the healing technique? yes, it's something that took a lot of work to learn. the body is pretty delicate, so you have to be very precise and careful.
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I suppose it could have been overlooked before they approved my release. Tomorrow, if that is convenient.
Healing is an admirable talent. We could use more people with the ability to learn those techniques.
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wow, thanks! that's really nice of you to say. i'd offer to teach you but we'd have to start waaaaay back at some basics first, so it could take years or more.
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[He did some exploring, but clearly very focused.]
I don't have the aptitude. I would have liked to.
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[ The Other Plant Enthusiast has logged on. ]
what makes you say that?
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Then I’ll meet you there tomorrow.
[ Why? ]
It isn’t a technique everyone can learn.
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[ She frowns. ]
sure, but what makes you think YOU can't specifically?
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It doesn't seem like a skill that would be compatible with my technique.
[Since he only really ever learned to punch things better.]
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[ Well, that's fair enough, though it does feel a little bit to her like the guy's being down on himself for no reason. ]
what's your technique? or is it a secret? ;)
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Can I tell you tomorrow? I'd rather not lecture right now.
[ He's finally at the limit of falling asleep. ]
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that bad, huh? sure, i'll see you tomorrow then.
[ooc: SO SORRY I forgot to link this here -- log for meeting up! ]