▶ 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: risk

[kubricks]

I wonder if her dog has improved.

If I keep smiling and nodding, this conversation will eventually end, right?

Need to find out if someone can be reassigned. I’m sure there’s a way.

How many dogs could live in one of these rooms?

Can you hear me? … No, of course not.

Think of names for dog.

@kijyo

[saudadist]

I take it you found a dog

Re: @kijyo

[kubricks]

Not yet. Just thinking ahead.

[saudadist]

it might just come to you when you see the dog in person

[kubricks]

It might. Or they might already have a name.

un: cool cucumber

[philosopuppy]

I suppose it depends on the personality of the puppy in question. I, myself, am quite happy having a room to myself, but wouldn't mind if I was forced to share with one other. There may be other puppies willing to share even with three.

[kubricks]

That's true. I'm used to having quite a few who all get along with each other, so having a few share a room again would be my hope.

[philosopuppy]

If you don't mind me asking, what is it that you desire from having puppy companions? Is it their abilities to catch, fetch, or play? Or is it something else?

[kubricks]

Those are all very good reasons.

Also their loyalty. The constant source of amusement and joy.

[She could go on for a while honestly.]

@nightview

[agnitio]

how many???
are there laws against that?

[kubricks]

Some places have stricter pet policies than others.

[agnitio]

well
everything's legal so long as the police don't know about it, right?

[kubricks]

I suppose that's one way to look at it.

@amnesia

[doctorial]

You aren't fond of your assignment?

[kubricks]

I'm perfectly fine with my assignment.

[doctorial]

( ...ah. )

I see.

( and, after a moment, because they're nosy: )

And do you want them reassigned closer to you or further away?

[kubricks]

Closer would be preferable.

@rabbit

[seaurchin]

Are you adopting a new dog?

[kubricks]

Not yet but I hope to soon.

[seaurchin]

You sound pretty excited about it. I wouldn't put more than 1 dog in a room though.

[kubricks]

I am.

I think you're right though. I'm used to having more than one, but I'm also used to having more space for them.

@girlboss

[plagiarists]

protip: if you don't want to talk to someone you can just walk away

[kubricks]

That's usually true but not the right move here.

[plagiarists]

[ It's always morally correct to do that to Sooyoung here, just saying 👍 ]

not the right move because?
you're trying to manipulate someone into doing something or what?

[ That's literally the only valid reason that comes to her mind. ]

[kubricks]

That's an interesting conclusion you jumped to.