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

Thanks, dude.

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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.

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.]

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

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.

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.

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.]

They are different, but the main gist of them is similar enough to make the comparison.

I simply hope that nobody decides to go on some crusade about how morally abhorent a culture that is not theirs is.

There will likely be methods of avoidance available.

You may not necessarily blend in with the native population, but if any of the people we met are around they will expect strangeness from those of us who remain ourselves.

I don't think interface is the problem so much as how you use it, and most of he belligerent stuff's likely to come from Automata in that department. Otherwise the combat was pretty much external, I remember that much.

That may depend on the Automata, some are or were people.

And whatever happened to 'em after the fact.

Exactly.

I actually...enjoyed being one.

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'.

I think I'm contractually obligated to boggle at that thought, but you do you.

[No doubt Malik has his reasons.]

Quick and dirty information download. How intense it is depends on how long you maintain the connection, usually.

Also I think interfaces pass on Priority, which is a whole nother kettle of fish.

I'll take one. It seems fun.

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

[ This means nothing to him. ]

U-huh.

Stop by the library when you have a chance.

It is a mental connection between yourself and another, though it is not strictly speaking psychic in nature.

The people of the Grid are the programs that live inside computers.

I will take them--and hope that the Programs use it for better purposes than the Travelers.

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

The Grid's inside a computer. Priority determines the order shit gets done.

They view it very differently than most Travelers seem to.

I'll also take that information rundown. I've gotten a few perspectives from people, but it's useful to have another.

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?

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