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[claudiometer]

So, about that color scheme.

Thing one, it's been a while since I did a lightcycle pitch, so: Anyone want a shiny light-up bikebaton to call their own before we looks-like head back to the Grid? First three takers, I still wanna eat and sleep this Liminal. If it is the Grid there'll probably be plenty of the things around, and if not, you have a cool fold-up bike.

Thing two, if anyone wants some Grid 101 I'll do my best, but since I think the only more Arcanapalooza jaunt we've had was whatever the hell they were all doing in Questing Country... it's a bit of a trip. Also my overlay managed to miss most of the action, so I'd be up for other people filling the gaps.

Thing three... by process of elimination Mei's almost certainly up this round, and I'd at least like to know what the crap's going on. In the quite likely event I end up not myself, could someone do me a solid and de-infiltrate me? [She knows this is hard to arrange beforehand, but she'd rather try - then it's at least out there that she wants the thing done.]

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[thornsofmalkav]

If I'm myself I will, but you should probs have a back-up in case I'm not.

[claudiometer]

Thanks, dude.

[private, double-protected]

I just hope that backup doesn't have to be Armin. Even knowing he might be the only person around who can, and even knowing I'm asking people to do this for me beforehand, I might still reflexively try to punch him. I'd rather not punch anyone.

[itsananimalthing]

I can probably answer questions, too. I was in the middle of a lot of that... the fuck did you call it? Arcanapalooza?

[That's almost the most ridiculous word he's ever heard. The supercali-one Matthew told him, though, was worse.]

[claudiometer]

Riffing off a big-ass music festival. Enough of 'em put in some kind of appearance to merit it.

[loyalrebel]

I have written a guide on the more basic cultural aspects of The Grid if anyone wishes to browse it.

Most importantly, because people are... sensitive about it: interface between people is socially acceptable, and in enough situations expected in the same way as shaking hands might be.

For those who do not know what it is, interface is the ability to essentially mentally connect to something in a similar way that Merge was used in Questing Country.

[claudiometer]

I wouldn't know from personal experience, but I got the impression the Questing Country variation was more intense. Not that a regular interface can't be, depending on what you're downloading.

[youandyoualone]

Wonderful.

[How much sarcasm can you put into a single word over the network? Delaunay is going to try. Possibly the slanted letters will aid him.]

[tonant]

Yeah, I'd like ta see that.

[ There's a pause, then ]

So- what's that mean fer those of us who weren't at- 'Questing Country'.

[crouching_sin]

I'll take one. It seems fun.

[Ignore the fact that he has probably never owned a motorcycle.]

[claudiometer]

You got it. [It's not that much different from a regular bike, on the whole.]

[vrepit_no]

I've been admiring those bikes, but if there's going to be an opportunity to get one without taxing your resources, I'll wait and take my chances. Nice of you to offer, though, Claudia. You could tell where we were going just by what colors were being used in the decor?

[claudiometer]

Grid faction colors stand out, especially when they're grouped together. If nothing else, the color-coding should make it pretty easy to figure out who's investigating - I think they were all white last time.

[shiroganeheir]

As, I believe SHIRO had some of the best and most complete information on the Grid, I wouldn't mind explaining things to people if they would like.

[She might have a yellow rose in her hat at the moment.]

I, for one, will be interested to see what has happened.

IT BEGINS

[vrepit_no]

...Eh? No, I really don't. I don't know anything about a Grid.

[claudiometer]

I know, right? Even on our end it's been three years.

...If you infiltrate again, poor Shiro's probably gonna spend the whole time confused as hell, isn't he.

[ninjayeehaw]

If everythin' goes accordin', I'm more'n happy t'bring y'all back.

[Especially since he's learned he can do it twice, albeit with a significant time gap. But mostly it's just good to have that on record.]

[claudiometer]

Thanks, dude. I am entirely in favor of backup plans.

[eldritchwheelies]

Think that ROSE is playing at the home field this Jaunt?

That’s fun. Momcana versus the Troll.

[thornsofmalkav]

Oh fuck. Oh fuck, I just realized... those shitty punsters.

[claudiometer]

...oh boy. That's gonna get interesting fast, considering her history there.

I guess we'll find out how foolproof their loopholes are.

[awitchdidit]

Oh, you think we're heading to the Grid? I seem to recall that was supposedly almost as much of a mess as our most recent trip to Questing Country.

[claudiometer]

At least four of 'em put in some kind of appearance that I know of. I wouldn't be surprised if that number actually skews higher.

[whatspringislike]

How do we know what Jaunt's going to be next... ?

[claudiometer]

Liminal Space symbolism and lucky guesswork. Sometimes we don't, but the Grid's color scheme was distinctive.

[notadisappointment]

I should be able to help out in the making of the lightcycles by this point? So there could be more than three.

[claudiometer]

Go for it, if you want. Just don't overwork yourself either, okay?

[forcechanic]

I can do it if Thorne's not available.

And provide backup on lightcycle making if there are more people interested than you can handle.

[claudiometer]

Sweet, thanks.

So far I don't think I'm gonna need the backup, but I'll give you and Yosuke a poke if I do.

[bite_the_hand]

The Grid's that world where reality works like the inside of a computer is supposed to, right? Where everything's covered in weird lines of light? I saw that world when Liminal Space was showing everyone their possible futures.

If that is where we end up and I'm not myself there, I'm going to need someone to de-Infiltrate me too.

[The request to de-Infiltrate him is one that he's already asked Claudia and the rest of his friends after seeing the vision he mentioned. But he wants to ask it again in the open on the Network, just in case. Last time he wanted his memories restored he hadn't been clear enough about it, and it caused an argument between his friends. Eren doesn't want that to happen again.]

[claudiometer]

I'm sure somebody'll be free to cover for you, dude. But yeah, that's the Grid.