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How many techies do we have here? Serious question, hecklers need not apply.

I ask because I've got a big ol' project for anyone out there with experience in programming, handling large and delicate amounts of data, physically building computers or anything in relation to that. I've got a friend that should have come here with me, but he didn't since everything electronic goes kaput when we arrive. A thousand bits says he's still where he should be, I just have no idea how to get him functioning.

So, like I said, anyone who wants something to do—well, or wants to get paid, because I will definitely pay you whatever is within my power to do so for the help, or otherwise exchange valuable commodities (such as self-defense)—reply here. Thanks.

[ See here for details on what she's hoping to restore and our options on how it could go! I have no specific time frame or anything like that in mind, so don't be afraid to tag in. ]

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It doesn't really matter how many of them we have here. [ Hmph. ]

You'll only need me and my services come with a price. You're going to owe me so big for this one...

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[ Misha laughs at the tone, but doesn't doubt that this girl has some skill to back up the bluster. ]

Is "so big" like some kind of digi-metric here?

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Oh geez, I better watch out. We've got a real jokester here. I'm going to hold my sides in before my insides burst out from laughing so hard.

[ This is why she has no friends. Ever. ] So what's this project? Something you brought along with you isn't working--a robot or something better?

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Thank you, thank you. I'm here 'til we finish this mysterious quest.

A program. An AI of sorts, actually.

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You have an AI here with you? [ Disbelief, but then: ]

Aha, of course. It should be possible. If a Servant is able to come here, then surely an AI should have been able to travel as well. I think. Well, it sounds all fine and dandy except I've got to ask the most obvious question here.

Do you think it's worth loading an AI in this place?

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Yeah, except for the part where he's not exactly functional right now. I do have him here with me physically.

Abso-fuckin'-lutely, it's worth it. Why wouldn't it be?

[ There's a small gasp in the background. ] Oh God, Thelma, it's not the end of the world!

It abso-fuckin'-lutely is! See what I did there?

[ Give Misha just one little second, Rin. We know your time is valuable, but she has to close the D-Terminal to laugh at her partner. ]

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[ Flatly: ] Lunamon?

Umm, what is it Tousaka? [ A sheepish voice in the background can be heard barely and only due to the advanced technology of the microphone. ]

If you ever curse, I'm kicking you into one of those Dark Fields myself.

[ Not that she really means it, but come on. There's no way she could live with herself if her partner starts cursing herself. ]

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[ Why do you think Misha usually avoids the heavy ones in front of Bearmon? Really now.

Misha comes back a moment later. ]

Sorry about that. You were saying?

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[ There's just something strange about cute little creatures having a potty mouth. ]

I'm saying you don't know what this world may do to an AI.

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[ Strange and yet completely hilarious. ]

That's no reason not to try. If it gives him a body or more power than God, at least that means we'll have another ally here, right?

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Well, what if it ruins him or corrupts the data further? You have to think of the risks here more than the possible gains.

[ A huff. ] This place isn't easy to crack into or have my complaints fallen on deaf ears?

[ Oh look, she's showing consideration for others and their belongings. How unlike her. ]

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I know what you mean. Still... nothing ventured, nothing gained. At the absolute worst, there's a backup that's a week old from when I got here at home, but... you know, I don't think a risk is worth scrapping an entire plan over.

[ Which is actually a pretty big development for her. Years ago, the idea of messing something up so thoroughly would have sent her into a fit of anxiousness. Now, she's nervous but not enough to let it show. ]

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Who can say no to such a persistent face? [ Rin can't, at least.

(Even if she can't see it) ] So when do we start? Er, that is if you're wanting to actually hire me. We can discuss payment whenever I get it working.

[ So arrogant too! ]

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[ It's in her voice. She's very expressive with it, really. ]

As soon as you're free. With how often crises come up in this city, I'd really rather no delays, you know? We're going to have enough of those already. I'd like if you could bring some sample of your work, too, but I know how this place pretty much throws your résumé into the garbage so don't sweat it too much.

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[ She can brag about hacking the moon and the military once they meet up in person; talking about things of this nature where everyone can hear isn't exactly being secretive. ]

I'm working on building something new here, but this stuff isn't all that easy to get into. Those complaints can wait for another day though--when should we meet up?

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[ That's why Misha said Rin could bring something. She has her own doubts about the absolute security of this network and all that. ]

Building something new like what?

And honestly, it's all the same to me. Whenever you're free, I'd love to start.

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A firewall to keep loser Digimon out? [ Jokingly said. ]

Nah, I'm wondering how easy it'll be to customize these things they give us. It feels as though it'll be a pain to do so, but I've got nothing else to do.

Speaking of, I guess now's a good time. You got a place?

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Sort of. It's not just me, if that's what you mean.

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Why not kick the others out? A lady needs her privacy.

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Privacy, shrimacy. I don't mind, it just means we need to find a place between us to work, right? Or we could hole up in my room. I keep it clean, I promise.

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Are you inviting me to your bedroom already? I wasn't aware our relationship had escalated this quickly...

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Well, you know, gotta go fast.

No... but really. Is that a problem?

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If it were a problem, I'd be turning you down.

[ Rin can swing either way. Even if the conversation isn't meant to be taken as such. ]

Just awfully bold to do in Japan.

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Well, you know, that's how we stupid foreigners work. Good thing I'm American, huh?

[codes]

I hear parents in America allow boys and girls to attend the same sleepovers and parties. Is that really true or just an urban legend?