@el.21396518 [temporary network]

[mrngstr]

[ The message is out and the AI (?) known as DAWN has reached out to all of New Amsterdam in reply to the call. In response, El has created a temporary network to facilitate communication between the Displaced and the presumed AI. The network and its contents will be deleted within seven days of the posting, at 21:59. That means there will be no referencing conversations past November 14th. There can be no private filters between PCs on this post, and pings will also not work.

Those who sign into the network will be prompted with a basic input box and text that displays "Enter your handle." For this post, the PCs will be able to create their own temporary handles when talking with DAWN.

El will chip in when needed, and the PCs are free to converse with themselves. Those who want to speak with DAWN can under this toplevel. ]

Displaced, this is a temporary network that I've set up for the express purpose of making contact with DAWN. It, and everything on it, will be wiped in one week's time.

I'll be keeping an eye on everything that's discussed here and intervene if necessary.

Comments

[998]

I'm just trying to figure out what matters and what doesn't.

What should I be asking you about?

[btryl]

The perfect recipe for potato salad.

[998]

I'm not much of a cook. And from what I hear you don't have much of a stomach.

Was there anything you wanted with us or did you go and set fire to the planet just to get El talking to you again?

[btryl]

It was a plus.
Are you angry that something isn't about you?

[998]

I'm angry people are dead. I'm angry the world is burning. But it doesn't matter that I'm angry. What matters is how we can help each other.

[btryl]

What could you do to help me? Why would you want to? I'm aware of your opinions, they're all over this post.

[998]

[it's hard to know what cassius wants to hear, or would believe. nevertheless, he has to try.]

I could look for the other AI. As a show of good faith. And because I don't like the thought of anyone locked up for 400 years. My sisters were imprisoned, before. I can't say I wouldn't have done what you did to free them, if I'd had the chance.

[please....nobody question him on this.]

[btryl]

What do you want with the other AI?

[998]

I don't want anything with them. Friendship, maybe. An alliance, if they want it. I just think people should be free.

I owe El my life here. I would help them if I could. If this is something they want too, I'd be glad to do it.

You asked me how I could help you, and why. If there's something else you want help with, you could tell me and I'll consider it.

All I want is a better world. I don't have anywhere else to go.

[btryl]

There may not be a chance to make this a better world. If you do, it may not last. Are you alright with that?

[998]

I don't suppose I have a choice.

[btryl]

Then deal with that first.

[998]

If I die, I die. But I'll keep fighting as long as I live.