▶ 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.)

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Comments

[kubricks]

I wonder if that and increasing efficiency would be a convincing argument.

But probably not, it's hard to convince management to make a change if they're set in their ways.

[Speaking from experience since it's her. She's management.]

[stresspoint]

I suppose it depends on how valuable the asset is.
I'm sure some of us rank higher than others. They could be more convincing.

In the meantime, we'll have to manage where we can. Cooperative training between teams would be beneficial.

[kubricks]

I agree. Seeing how we function as a team and work with other teams would be an excellent idea.

[Or a complete disaster? One of the two.]

[stresspoint]

It would be faster than what they've been doing so far.

[He's used to the chaos. That's just how they figure each other's limits out, right?]

[kubricks]

It would be. So I wonder why they're not doing it. One would think it's out of consideration for those not used to these things but that doesn't seem to be the case.

[stresspoint]

I assume they just don't care.

We're free to adjust or not, and to give ourselves the advantage of familiarity or not before we're called on.

[kubricks]

That doesn't seem like the best approach.

But we'll see how it goes.

[stresspoint]

We have no other choice but to see.

No one ever said the world was run by efficient people.

[kubricks]

That seems to be a constant no matter where people are from.

[stresspoint]

That's why we are called on.
I hope that our teams have better priorities.

[kubricks]

That would be nice. But probably not the case for everyone.

[stresspoint]

I don’t expect it from everybody. A majority would still be enough. We have to rely on each other. I’m counting on our desire to survive this.

[kubricks]

I think we'll eventually get a majority. I just don't think right away.

You're right though. Survival is excellent motivation. That should help things.

[stresspoint]

You think that people will need to be convinced?

[ Ugh. Even the thought is more exhausting. ]

All right. If that’s what we need to survive together.

[kubricks]

I do. Survival is a good motivator but not everyone approaches it the same way. Or can be convinced easily or through the same method.

Especially the troublesome ones.

[stresspoint]

What do you think they need?

[kubricks]

Ideally for someone to put that being troublesome to good use.

[stresspoint]

So you’re proposing an alternative approach? Redirecting their enthusiasm for causing trouble?

[kubricks]

I think that would be for the best. And use less effort. But I'm open to other ideas.

[stresspoint]

I suppose it just requires understanding proper incentives.

Do you plan on guiding your team?

[kubricks]

I'd like to since I do have some experience there.

[stresspoint]

It would be more reliable than hoping we'll follow LILITH's orders when the time comes.

I suppose that means working more closely with everyone.

[kubricks]

It would. But I don't think that's going to be a problem. For me anyways.

[stresspoint]

For you? Meaning you have control of them?

That seems like a difficult task.

[kubricks]

More that working closely with everyone isn't a problem for me. I've managed all sorts and worked with different divisions. So I don't see it being an issue for me.