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[goddamngrenades]

You have reached the voice mail system of FOXTROT 12.

When you are finished recording, just hang up or press pound for more options.

To request a locksmith, press one.

To hear these options in Spanish, press dos.

To send a verbal confirmation of a written command, press three.

To send a written confirmation of a verbal command, press four.

For delivery options, press five.

To page this person, press six.

To locate your nearest operator, press seven.

To leave a call back number, press eight.

To repeat this message, press nine.

Press zero for other options.

To mark this message as urgent, press eleven.

Thank you for calling, have a nice day.

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Comments

Day 171 | Evening | Text

[bothbarrels]

Same here. It's appreciated.

Day 171 | Evening | action

[alaspooryork]

"She also enjoys art; it was a great comfort to her while she was bedridden. With the level of technology here I believe it would be possible to develop advanced art therapy for hospitals or as part of a recovery program."

And as for the rest? He transmits a few vague ideas, but Delta hasn't worked out all the concrete plans just yet. He wants to see this virus eliminated one way or another, in the end.

[bothbarrels]

Mm, no, not really. Where did you sleep?

[petitions]

I don't.

[She realizes there's no lying to him at this point. The only reason she has any staying power right now is York assured to get some food in her.]

[pastdoesntdefine]

[ she's quiet for a minute.]

She didn't start out like that. That occurred over time, tinkering with subroutines. Part of the AI research that stayed from the beginning. [hence her occasionally creepy perpetual cheer and sassy mouth] But Delta can likely find a way to build one similar.

[ he's a very smart man, after all. ]

[bothbarrels]

[ He gets that stern, concerned look on his face—the one people are increasingly referring to as his Dad Look. ]

You need to sleep. You may feel like it doesn't matter since you don't have that much time but you're going to crash sooner or later and it's better if that happens somewhere where you can relax.

[ He turns partway, still holding South's hand, and gestures for York to come over to where they are. ]

[goddamngrenades]

That's what made her special. She had as much personality as any other AI I ever met.

[ One he liked a hell of a lot more than Sigma's. ]

Re: Day 171 | Evening | action

[goddamngrenades]

"I know she'd appreciate that, D. You're a real good friend, you know that?" He's proud of him- as much as this is about sticking it to bifrons he's actually considering the human element. And that? That's something worth being proud of.

[pastdoesntdefine]

Almost. [fondly] She was certainly unique in that respect.

She survived the crash, at least. [she won't mention that she deleted herself after they found and left the Director, however]

So, dumb AI. Anything else this place still need?

Day 171 | Evening | action

[alaspooryork]

Wrath is very nice to him. It's the least he can do for a friend. Even so, he glows with the praise.

"Thank you. I will try to exceed her expectations."

[goddamngrenades]

[ York peels himself off the wall where he'd been ignoring- all of this, really, and slings his hands into his pockets. ]

Got a couple of safehouses she could use.

[goddamngrenades]

A full crew but- North's in the Militia, South's gone, Tex is also in the militia, Maine's in the militia, You're- well let's just say that big dumb idea about regrouping was a big dumb idea and this is more a 'if the dome falls and we need somewhere to hide' kind of place.

It's just a dumb project I did instead of sleeping or coping with a lot of shit. That's all. Doesn't really need to be anything. I mean- some people paint, right?

Day 171 | Evening | action

[goddamngrenades]

"There's no try here, bud, you're going to. Wrath expects the best out of everyone and you are the absolute best person she could've gotten for the job."

Day 171 | Evening | action

[alaspooryork]

He snorts - a classically trained accountant would be better, probably, and a real AI would definitely be better. But she doesn't trust many people and there are no real AI here, so Delta was the one she chose.

"We shall see how long it takes to turn one million into two and then reconsider."

Re: Day 171 | Evening | action

[goddamngrenades]

"I bet it'll be less than a month." He's got faith. And Delta's been playing with numbers for awhile now- he's pretty sure he can manage it easily.

Day 171 | Evening | action

[alaspooryork]

"Your confidence in the city's economy is refreshing," he says drily. "Though you may be correct."

Re: Day 171 | Evening | action

[goddamngrenades]

"In you, bud, not the economy." He snorts, nuzzling his cheek.

Day 171 | Evening | action

[alaspooryork]

"There must first be money to spend," he clarifies. But he's grinning again - maybe it will be that quick, who knows?

Day 171 | Evening | action

[goddamngrenades]

"And then a worthwhile investment." But D's good at picking the right kinds of longshots. The acceptable risks.

Day 171 | Evening | action

[alaspooryork]

Well, and doing what most good practices do - investing a certain percentage in what is sure, and a much smaller percentage in what will pay off spectacularly if successful. And tomorrow, he's going to resolve to invest a small amount in a certain Blue's tiny hat business.

"I admit I am looking forward to it."

RDay 171 | Evening | action

[goddamngrenades]

"So am I. Baby's first corporate takeover." He ruffles Delta's hair, settling back into the sofa. It's going to be amazing.

[petitions]

[South sighs heavily and leans into North. She hadn't wanted to admit it, but sleep sounded really nice right now. But it did feel a bit like wasting time; she had so little of it yet.]

Alright. Guess I could do that.

[bothbarrels]

[ He pats her shoulder and looks to York. ]

Is there one nearby, York? I'll give her a lift if you let me know where it is.

day 173 | late night | text

[ghostthatlingers]

Still alive and home. Thought I'd give you an update.

Re: day 173 | late night | text

[goddamngrenades]

I appreciate it. Any news or just same old same old?