▶ NETWORK MINGLE #1

[synfluxmods]

▷ NETWORK MINGLE #1

▶ TFLN.

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.)

<lj-raw><div style="width:60%;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;color:#fff;"> <!--YOUR ICON--> <img src="IMG_HERE" style="width:40px;border-radius:100%;"> <!--YOUR MSGS--> <div style="margin:0 10px 0 0;"> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED - NOTE: IF YOUR MESSAGE IS LONGER, JUST ADD MORE BR CODE SPACING AT THE END AND IT SHOULD ADJUST - JUST REMEMBER TO PREVIEW --> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED--> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED--> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED--> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> </div> </div>

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Comments

un: DICKOLAS; revelation, but less cw: death

[yoke]

pumpkin puree and yogurt base
peanut butter
dog treats of choice
water

coat base of bowl with pumpkin puree and yogurt add dog tr fuck it i'll just get ground turkey and call it a fuckin day jesus christ

@crybaby

[ecad]

what are you trying to make?

[yoke]

[ checks notes... ]

an enrichment bowl for dogs
supposed to help stimulate their minds or something

granted if a dog got brought here they're probably pretty smart already

[ecad]

( that should have been evident from the mention of dog treats, honestly, but sometimes ... you just have to check. no judgment here. )

huh
i mean, you never know
there could be dogs just wandering around here that we've never seen in need of enrichment

un: ᴢᴇʀᴏ ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ

[dissimilar]

...
Do you require assistance?

[yoke]

yeah how much peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat

[dissimilar]

I don't have an exact amount on hand, but I believe it's healthy for dogs as long as it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners.

@HAT GUY

[skirm]

( homie... )

... did you almost add dog treat to it?

[yoke]

it's for a dog
i'm gonna add dog treats to it yeah

[skirm]

just give the dog the treat by itself. what the hell are you trying to make for it?

@NIGHTFALL

[yuwon]

Is this for you to eat?

I guess they do say smoking kills your taste buds.

[yoke]

fuck off it's an enrichment bowl for dogs
didn't you see pickles

[yuwon]

I met him, but didn't know you'd use him as an excuse.

[ a few seconds later: ]

I didn't know you liked dogs.

un: cool cucumber

[philosopuppy]

Pumpkin puree and yogurt with dog treats sounds wonderful. Ground turkey would only improve it. Why not add it all?

[yoke]

[ taking notes... ]

ok but how are we feeling on the peanut butter
yes nah maybe??

[philosopuppy]

Sweet and salty, but with a consistency that slows the tongue to an almost frustrating degree...

I enjoy it in moderation, but I find myself thirsty afterwards.

( is he enjoying these detailed notes on dog food. )

@MONEY$HOT

[assassinsgreed]

cook for me next

[yoke]

sure
i take payment in the form of cigarettes or kryptos

[assassinsgreed]

ill give you an iou
with interest
that’s even better

@rabbit

[seaurchin]

Wolfwood-san. Are you making a bowl for dogs?

Otherwise I will start being concerned about you.

[yoke]

y'all really out here thinkin i'm gonna eat dog treats huh
i mean i would but that's not the point

it's called an enrichment bowl
does your partner eat btw

@girlboss

[plagiarists]

sleep for 12 hours

write a new chapter

get coffee

piss someone off

[yoke]

good plan

@duke

[frostfist]

[ u doin ok there bud ]

Working on a new project?

[yoke]

[ why is that everyone's first assumption... he's not the one thinking about wanting to die??? ]

i got a lotta time on my hands