"The kiddo" here has family that cares about his safety. And the choices he makes about how to live in the future is a completely different conversation than anything having to do with that game.
@? somethingwithwordsmaybe?
[:]) Yeah, a happy thing.
@? somethingwithwordsmaybe?
[:]) Yeah, a happy thing.
( | x | ) >:Happy words; >:Um; >:This says it's an incredibly amazing and happy song?;
( | w | ) *Jofie pulls it up*
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *spends a moment figuring the flow of the song, and seeing how the person on-screen dances, before learning it and trying it itself*
(Mack) [8]? 'Game'. That's the thing that's changed with Mack, right? Seems like quite the power rush, if they could find a way to freakin' Ascend there. [8])
[~♃~] [\n/] Stop that right now. [䷅䷃䷂] You think you can understand what it is through what Mack gained from it? It's literally torn Mack apart! Making a copy of themselves so that one can go one place, and the other stay, both ends ending up wishing to be where the other is... The Game did nothing other than cause them pain, and give them options that would end even worse, and the Game Does nothing other than cause pain, and give options that will end even worse. [䷥n䷤] It's in the opposition of the individual. You make the most progress when you aren't yourself... [-n-] and as someone who has not been able to be themselves for far to long, stop treating 'The Game' like it actually is some kind of game. [!n!]
7B? ??? *Nyx is confused...*
0~0 *Ribbon has a bit she has to add, more on the side of 'mundane life risking', rather than the risks inherent in The Game*
You and Mack might have been through plenty of thrills and conflict, but you yourself should know how long such 'gambling' pays off. You said it yourself, that you ended up being destroyed, and tried to get Mack to understand how much that hurt you. It will always end up hurting people; and it doesn't matter how many times you heal from it. It will still have happened, and it'll scar.
7B( *This one gets Nyx thinking a bit more... 'Careful' as Nyx has been in their recklessness, there were a few times when things got real close... 1 time is all it'd take for him to more actually understand the kind of 'Pain' that everyone seems to be talking about*
(Mack) [8]? *it also causes Mack's PAL to clam up; yes, their pain was real and is real, as much as they'd like to forget it and hurry towards the next big thing to do*
|/=@] *Valdis is starting to head back out, but takes a moment to observe the situation; rushing in without knowing what exactly is happening would be foolish*
( | w | ) *Jofie pulls it up*
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *spends a moment figuring the flow of the song, and seeing how the person on-screen dances, before learning it and trying it itself*
(Mack) [8]? 'Game'. That's the thing that's changed with Mack, right? Seems like quite the power rush, if they could find a way to freakin' Ascend there. [8])
[~♃~] [\n/] Stop that right now. [䷅䷃䷂] You think you can understand what it is through what Mack gained from it? It's literally torn Mack apart! Making a copy of themselves so that one can go one place, and the other stay, both ends ending up wishing to be where the other is... The Game did nothing other than cause them pain, and give them options that would end even worse, and the Game Does nothing other than cause pain, and give options that will end even worse. [䷥n䷤] It's in the opposition of the individual. You make the most progress when you aren't yourself... [-n-] and as someone who has not been able to be themselves for far to long, stop treating 'The Game' like it actually is some kind of game. [!n!]
7B? ??? *Nyx is confused...*
0~0 *Ribbon has a bit she has to add, more on the side of 'mundane life risking', rather than the risks inherent in The Game*
You and Mack might have been through plenty of thrills and conflict, but you yourself should know how long such 'gambling' pays off. You said it yourself, that you ended up being destroyed, and tried to get Mack to understand how much that hurt you. It will always end up hurting people; and it doesn't matter how many times you heal from it. It will still have happened, and it'll scar.
7B( *This one gets Nyx thinking a bit more... 'Careful' as Nyx has been in their recklessness, there were a few times when things got real close... 1 time is all it'd take for him to more actually understand the kind of 'Pain' that everyone seems to be talking about*
(Mack) [8]? *it also causes Mack's PAL to clam up; yes, their pain was real and is real, as much as they'd like to forget it and hurry towards the next big thing to do*
|/=@] *Valdis is starting to head back out, but takes a moment to observe the situation; rushing in without knowing what exactly is happening would be foolish*
[:]D *they start dancing, too. It's a peppy song!*
@) hehe!
*despite the seriousness of what's going on, she has to be distracted by this--is that a fricking RickRoll?* *she looks over towards it for a moment, then shakes herself and returns to the conversation* Nyx, you're right, we can't pretend that it didn't happen. The fact that it did happen is what makes things so difficult. And I... did try to pretend that it didn't happen to me, before I met your mother, and you. That didn't work out. But it doesn't mean I'm ready to have it be a part of my future, of anyone's future here. I'm never going to be okay with that. I... To be honest, I can't say that I hope you understand why. Not you, not your siblings, not your friends. You should never have to be hurt enough to understand why.
@) hehe!
*despite the seriousness of what's going on, she has to be distracted by this--is that a fricking RickRoll?* *she looks over towards it for a moment, then shakes herself and returns to the conversation* Nyx, you're right, we can't pretend that it didn't happen. The fact that it did happen is what makes things so difficult. And I... did try to pretend that it didn't happen to me, before I met your mother, and you. That didn't work out. But it doesn't mean I'm ready to have it be a part of my future, of anyone's future here. I'm never going to be okay with that. I... To be honest, I can't say that I hope you understand why. Not you, not your siblings, not your friends. You should never have to be hurt enough to understand why.
7B( "sorry..." *Nyx kind of gets it, and is trying to think through things...*
7B? "but is it ok if I still do Spacey stuff? Not hurt anyone with it."
[!~!] I think that Onponn would be better to ask for that, but, I think its ok to do things so long as you're careful no one gets hurt.
(Mack) [8]? *still thinking* I think, I'll talk with Mack a bit about this. *They start headed for the ship* Thanks.
|/=@] *passing by Mack's PAL on the way,* Is everything ok?
0~0 Some difficult subject matter was being brought up between Nyx and Mack's PAL, and we were trying to talk it out.
( > w < ) *Jofie tries spinning; that's a good trick*
=[|||?3] =[|8|??] *Marlow's eyes are getting a little tired. They're figuring that they've had enough marble learning for now*
7B? "but is it ok if I still do Spacey stuff? Not hurt anyone with it."
[!~!] I think that Onponn would be better to ask for that, but, I think its ok to do things so long as you're careful no one gets hurt.
(Mack) [8]? *still thinking* I think, I'll talk with Mack a bit about this. *They start headed for the ship* Thanks.
|/=@] *passing by Mack's PAL on the way,* Is everything ok?
0~0 Some difficult subject matter was being brought up between Nyx and Mack's PAL, and we were trying to talk it out.
( > w < ) *Jofie tries spinning; that's a good trick*
=[|||?3] =[|8|??] *Marlow's eyes are getting a little tired. They're figuring that they've had enough marble learning for now*
We did talk it out. It's okay.
[:]D *spinning looks fun! They do it, too*
@) *is having fun but has to duck in the hatch a bit for dizziness*
[:]D *spinning looks fun! They do it, too*
@) *is having fun but has to duck in the hatch a bit for dizziness*
|/=^] that's good. |/=@] Things inside have been worked out to. We should probably start headed home soon. Wouldn't want to have dinner to late.
0~0 mh. *Ribbon is wondering what they'll even have for dinner... Leftovers?*
7Bo ! 7B3 "Dinner sounds good."
[!u!] what's been worked out inside?
|/=@] Things with Genral, Onponn, Onponn's PAL, and Smithy's PAL. They're wondering the worth of repairing this ship, vs getting another one now, so all the tricky stuff has been gone through.
=[|:|33] *content to watch you, Jofie, & Jubila dance*
( ^ w ^ ) *Song is almost done. Jofie is wondering what to pick next*
0~0 mh. *Ribbon is wondering what they'll even have for dinner... Leftovers?*
7Bo ! 7B3 "Dinner sounds good."
[!u!] what's been worked out inside?
|/=@] Things with Genral, Onponn, Onponn's PAL, and Smithy's PAL. They're wondering the worth of repairing this ship, vs getting another one now, so all the tricky stuff has been gone through.
=[|:|33] *content to watch you, Jofie, & Jubila dance*
( ^ w ^ ) *Song is almost done. Jofie is wondering what to pick next*
They woke up Smithy's PAL?
@? slowersongnextplease?
[:]D *getting a little dizzy, but having fun*
@? slowersongnextplease?
[:]D *getting a little dizzy, but having fun*
|/=@] Yes. I think it was a reckless choice, but Genral proved resourceful. Starting them up in locked-mode, and using the bandaid I had made for them.
Poor thing had experienced many cruelties at Smithy's hand... |/~@]
|/=@] It shows Smithy no loyalty, and wishes to help the same as Genral Does.
0~0 mh. Well, at least Genral found someone like what they were expecting. 0u0
[!u!] They deserve better... Glad that they're getting a chance at life.
7B? ... ! 7BD *points connected; Smithy was HUGE! Their PAL must be even bigger!* "heehee!" *Nyx scampers off to check inside, abandoning their partially constructed dirt/stone Fort; PAL following* [B|]
( | w | ) >: Ok; >:Uhh; ( | x | ) *a slower, much more peaceful song is selected}|{*
( | w | ) >:ah, clacking sounds a bit like marble machine;
( | x | ) *tries to figure how to dance real slow, but over-thinks it, spending more time thinking of dancing than actually dancing*
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *Jubila adapts well, its tails slowly flowing, occasionally 1 moving apart from the others faster to exaggerate the rate of the flow*
=[|:|33] MusiC BoX?
Poor thing had experienced many cruelties at Smithy's hand... |/~@]
|/=@] It shows Smithy no loyalty, and wishes to help the same as Genral Does.
0~0 mh. Well, at least Genral found someone like what they were expecting. 0u0
[!u!] They deserve better... Glad that they're getting a chance at life.
7B? ... ! 7BD *points connected; Smithy was HUGE! Their PAL must be even bigger!* "heehee!" *Nyx scampers off to check inside, abandoning their partially constructed dirt/stone Fort; PAL following* [B|]
( | w | ) >: Ok; >:Uhh; ( | x | ) *a slower, much more peaceful song is selected}|{*
( | w | ) >:ah, clacking sounds a bit like marble machine;
( | x | ) *tries to figure how to dance real slow, but over-thinks it, spending more time thinking of dancing than actually dancing*
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *Jubila adapts well, its tails slowly flowing, occasionally 1 moving apart from the others faster to exaggerate the rate of the flow*
=[|:|33] MusiC BoX?
*she assumes Onponn will keep Nyx in line if need be* It's good when things work out. *looks over at the kids playing with the music* I could have sworn I heard a Rick Roll a bit ago...
[:]) *sort of sways back and forth to the slower music*
@) yeah,thecomputerisamusicbox.
[:]) *sort of sways back and forth to the slower music*
@) yeah,thecomputerisamusicbox.
0u0 0~0 Would that be the name of a song?
[!u!] hehe. Not exactly.
|/=@] *Looks over, glad that the two of you seem to be getting along just fine* Last song before we start headed back?
0~0 possibly. 0u0
=[|:|33] =[|:|3?] WaiT, IT IS? *that makes Jofie's computer even cooler* =[|:|33]
[8]| *Marlow's PAL quietly conveys to them that this is not the case; it is just an electronic speaker playing sounds like a music box*
( | w | ) *is content to simply listen to the music for now*
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *Learn; fewer people are dancing with music like this; Causation? or the effect of some other element not yet attributed to the execution of Dance; ... A song like this had been requested, so it must have positive feedback of some kind; Jubila simplifies its dance*
[!u!] hehe. Not exactly.
|/=@] *Looks over, glad that the two of you seem to be getting along just fine* Last song before we start headed back?
0~0 possibly. 0u0
=[|:|33] =[|:|3?] WaiT, IT IS? *that makes Jofie's computer even cooler* =[|:|33]
[8]| *Marlow's PAL quietly conveys to them that this is not the case; it is just an electronic speaker playing sounds like a music box*
( | w | ) *is content to simply listen to the music for now*
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *Learn; fewer people are dancing with music like this; Causation? or the effect of some other element not yet attributed to the execution of Dance; ... A song like this had been requested, so it must have positive feedback of some kind; Jubila simplifies its dance*
It's the name of a prank. But not really a bad one. It's more like, "oh darn, I thought this link was going to something else, but I guess now I have to listen to the genuinely catchy Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' instead."
@? *huh, this day seemed to go by really quickly*
[:])
@? *huh, this day seemed to go by really quickly*
[:])
0~0 hmm. 0u0 ok. *? Ribbon doesn't totally get it; she figures it must be a cultural thing*
^u^ Hey. You two ready to head on home soon?
*time flies when you're having fun. It can fly even faster when you spend a majority of it traveling quite a ways through a location that likely has a questionable spatial relation to The Sun*
( | x | ) >:Home soon?; >:But I've only got to show Jubila Hellos dance & song;
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *~? 'Hellos'!; are those a 1-time thing? or should an interactive period be intersticed with them; observations have shown it to be 1-time*
=[|
??] AwW... *It's Fun out here! But that IS mostly because of the people around...*
|:= ][:] *Mack & Onponn are exiting the ship* ][(] (:= *Onponn puts on a smile, but is still experiencing mixed emotions*
7BD *Nyx follows shortly after, greatly impressed by Smithy's PAL* [B|]
[!~!] How is it in there.
(:= Well, Genral plus Smithy's PAL are going to find a ship, and Mack plus Mack's PAL are calling a ship of their own. Mack, is also coming home with us. =
Figured to Split again...
|/=@] ... Better be gathering enough Time to sustain that...
][(] hehe, don't worry, It's all good. ][:]
^u^ Hey. You two ready to head on home soon?
*time flies when you're having fun. It can fly even faster when you spend a majority of it traveling quite a ways through a location that likely has a questionable spatial relation to The Sun*
( | x | ) >:Home soon?; >:But I've only got to show Jubila Hellos dance & song;
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *~? 'Hellos'!; are those a 1-time thing? or should an interactive period be intersticed with them; observations have shown it to be 1-time*
=[|
??] AwW... *It's Fun out here! But that IS mostly because of the people around...*|:= ][:] *Mack & Onponn are exiting the ship* ][(] (:= *Onponn puts on a smile, but is still experiencing mixed emotions*
7BD *Nyx follows shortly after, greatly impressed by Smithy's PAL* [B|]
[!~!] How is it in there.
(:= Well, Genral plus Smithy's PAL are going to find a ship, and Mack plus Mack's PAL are calling a ship of their own. Mack, is also coming home with us. =
Figured to Split again...|/=@] ... Better be gathering enough Time to sustain that...
][(] hehe, don't worry, It's all good. ][:]
*she wonders if making so many Macks long-term will have a detrimental effect... Maybe that's a question for Abby. But Mack knows more about Timey stuff than Sophie, so if he isn't concerned...*
[:]? [:]) Yeah, ready. *things were nice back at home, none of the unpleasant parts of today had happened yet there*
@? candomoremusicathome?
[:]? [:]) Yeah, ready. *things were nice back at home, none of the unpleasant parts of today had happened yet there*
@? candomoremusicathome?
( | W | ) >:Sounds good to me;
(:= Yes, That sounds nice. also, what would anyone like for dinner? I can have it ready by the time we're back home at the Mine.
7B3 "Pizza."
0~0 0u0 Maybe something with mushrooms? It might be nice after walking by so many today. ^u^
[!u!] Some quality ramen? *Dots wants to be able to eat a 'soupy' food now that her Face won't glitch out & make it hard for her; Dots also has her concerns about Mack, but those are for another time*
][:] ooh, that sounds good. ][(] With a bit of lemon pork... mmmh... *Not going to regret not missing out on tonight's Dinner*
(:= *taking notes; Pizza & Ramen can both have mushrooms, so that works out*
=[|:|3?] UhhH... *trying to think; so many options*
|/=@] |/=^] Could my ramen be a bit extra spicy? *Valdis is ready to go, but they won't make everyone start moving by beginning to leave*
(:= Yes, That sounds nice. also, what would anyone like for dinner? I can have it ready by the time we're back home at the Mine.
7B3 "Pizza."
0~0 0u0 Maybe something with mushrooms? It might be nice after walking by so many today. ^u^
[!u!] Some quality ramen? *Dots wants to be able to eat a 'soupy' food now that her Face won't glitch out & make it hard for her; Dots also has her concerns about Mack, but those are for another time*
][:] ooh, that sounds good. ][(] With a bit of lemon pork... mmmh... *Not going to regret not missing out on tonight's Dinner*
(:= *taking notes; Pizza & Ramen can both have mushrooms, so that works out*
=[|:|3?] UhhH... *trying to think; so many options*
|/=@] |/=^] Could my ramen be a bit extra spicy? *Valdis is ready to go, but they won't make everyone start moving by beginning to leave*
Sounds like a good pair of options. Pizza for me. Hamnet?
[:]? [:]) Little of both? *it's easier than choosing*
@/ *meh. food stuff. not for them.*
[:]? [:]) Little of both? *it's easier than choosing*
@/ *meh. food stuff. not for them.*
=[|:|3?] ... PizzA I GuesS.
(:= Ok. Let's go and get it! =
*Onponn starts headed for home, walking towards the forest*
7BD *is quick to follow, their PAL close behind them* [B|]
( | x | ) *as a fellow non-eater, Jofie understands your apathy*
( | w | ) >:Want to pick another Song Factor?; >:We can listen & talk with Jubila on the way back;
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *'expected to talk'; attempting to learn ways that will give the largest positive returns;*
][:] *takes a second to check their Wallet, before following Onponn* ][(] Hope Genral is happy.
[!u!] *wanting to help assure the genuine nature of Onponn's smile, Dots tries to comfort her* You'll always be able to talk.
(:= thanks...
|/=@] *heads on over to you, ready to keep watch from behind* You two been having fun? |/=^]
0u0 0~0 ... I'll, just be a moment. I've got to handle my PAL before we leave. *Ribbon heads for the ship, currently alone. The issue with Nyx & Mack's PAL had been a critical distraction, but Ribbon wants to get this taken care of*
(:= Ok. Let's go and get it! =
*Onponn starts headed for home, walking towards the forest*7BD *is quick to follow, their PAL close behind them* [B|]
( | x | ) *as a fellow non-eater, Jofie understands your apathy*
( | w | ) >:Want to pick another Song Factor?; >:We can listen & talk with Jubila on the way back;
[ 0 MMM 0 ] *'expected to talk'; attempting to learn ways that will give the largest positive returns;*
][:] *takes a second to check their Wallet, before following Onponn* ][(] Hope Genral is happy.
[!u!] *wanting to help assure the genuine nature of Onponn's smile, Dots tries to comfort her* You'll always be able to talk.
(:= thanks...
|/=@] *heads on over to you, ready to keep watch from behind* You two been having fun? |/=^]
0u0 0~0 ... I'll, just be a moment. I've got to handle my PAL before we leave. *Ribbon heads for the ship, currently alone. The issue with Nyx & Mack's PAL had been a critical distraction, but Ribbon wants to get this taken care of*
We'll be right back. *goes along with Ribbon, like she said she would*
@) fastersong!
[:]) Yeah, music's fun.
@) fastersong!
[:]) Yeah, music's fun.
( | w | ) >: ok; *Faster song... how's this?* [ 0 MMM 0 ]
7BD "heehee!" *Nyx likes it* [B|]
[!u!] ? *doesn't get why there's a group of 4 stylized cats on the picture. but it still looks nice... Also, Dots wonders where in the house her PAL will fit... There's plenty of room in the mines for Nyx, Marlow & Jofie's; but...* [!~!]
=[|:|33] PeppY? =[|??] That'S ThE RighT WaY TO UsE ThaT WorD, RighT? [8]|
][:] Yea, Peppy works.
|/=@] *doesn't really want everyone to head off without Ribbon & Sophie, but... they've already gone on a bigger 'detour' during this trip, & came back just fine; they quell their concerns*
(:= Thankyou Jofie. It's Nice.
0~0 *Ribbon's PAL is by itself, checking its tools as it had been ordered to do; Ribbon is briefly distracted by looking at those all who have remained in the Ship... It's odd to see Mack in here after seeing them outside*
[8]? Hello? *despite its size, Smithy's PAL somehow manages to look like the least threatening person in the room; shy, and standing an extra step further from everyone else*
][:] ? ah, it's just Ribbon & Sophie. ][(] Probably here to take care of the PAL.
(Mack) [8]/ let's keep our eyes on the prize. They've replied that they're headed out, now do we have a PTA.
|8| *darn; Genral had kind of half-hoped that Ribbon's PAL would be left behind so Genral could teach them things & help get them to see things as they do*
7BD "heehee!" *Nyx likes it* [B|]
[!u!] ? *doesn't get why there's a group of 4 stylized cats on the picture. but it still looks nice... Also, Dots wonders where in the house her PAL will fit... There's plenty of room in the mines for Nyx, Marlow & Jofie's; but...* [!~!]
=[|:|33] PeppY? =[|
??] That'S ThE RighT WaY TO UsE ThaT WorD, RighT? [8]|][:] Yea, Peppy works.
|/=@] *doesn't really want everyone to head off without Ribbon & Sophie, but... they've already gone on a bigger 'detour' during this trip, & came back just fine; they quell their concerns*
(:= Thankyou Jofie. It's Nice.
0~0 *Ribbon's PAL is by itself, checking its tools as it had been ordered to do; Ribbon is briefly distracted by looking at those all who have remained in the Ship... It's odd to see Mack in here after seeing them outside*
[8]? Hello? *despite its size, Smithy's PAL somehow manages to look like the least threatening person in the room; shy, and standing an extra step further from everyone else*
][:] ? ah, it's just Ribbon & Sophie. ][(] Probably here to take care of the PAL.
(Mack) [8]/ let's keep our eyes on the prize. They've replied that they're headed out, now do we have a PTA.
|8| *darn; Genral had kind of half-hoped that Ribbon's PAL would be left behind so Genral could teach them things & help get them to see things as they do*
[:]? It's peppy, but, down low.
@? *looking at the animals in the picture on the screen* lotsofteeth.
*to Smithy's PAL* Hi there. Nice to meet you.
@? *looking at the animals in the picture on the screen* lotsofteeth.
*to Smithy's PAL* Hi there. Nice to meet you.
7B3 ? *takes a look* 7B? "na. that second on only has 4"
|/=@] Is it ok Factor? *if lots of teeth is an issue, Valdis wants to get it sorted out*
( | x | ) *wonders what importance the picture would have to the music*
=[|:|33] DownloW?
][(] hehe... *ah, so many songs for the kids to hear; Mack is thinking of requesting the next song*
[!u!] *traveling the forest seems a bit different when in a big mech; trees have to be given more room*
0~0 *Ribbon keeps her focus on her PAL* ... I'm sorry. But, I'm not ready right now to take on the responsibility of Taming you. I need to keep my focus on raising the Lives I'm already responsible for, rather than trying to get a machine a life of its own. I'm sorry about this, but... Between you and my kids, I know that you can afford to wait till I'm ready.
-_- I promise that I'll try and find another PAL one day so that I can turn you on again, but, for now...
0_0 I need you to please power down.
*Ribbon's PAL dutifully obeys its coding, powering down and reverting back to an ordinary inactive PAL. It can wait... Ribbon can take as much time as she needs...*
[8]) n, nice to meet you to. did... [8]( err... nevermind...
(Onponn) [8]) *Onponn's PAL takes a moment to encourage Smithy's PAL to feel free to speak; no one here would hurt it for asking a question*
[8]? ah, ok... did, you ever meet... smithy? [8](
][:] *showing their PAL info on their Phone* [8]? [8])
|8| ? *feels like what Ribbon just did was a Real Waste*
|/=@] Is it ok Factor? *if lots of teeth is an issue, Valdis wants to get it sorted out*
( | x | ) *wonders what importance the picture would have to the music*
=[|:|33] DownloW?
][(] hehe... *ah, so many songs for the kids to hear; Mack is thinking of requesting the next song*
[!u!] *traveling the forest seems a bit different when in a big mech; trees have to be given more room*
0~0 *Ribbon keeps her focus on her PAL* ... I'm sorry. But, I'm not ready right now to take on the responsibility of Taming you. I need to keep my focus on raising the Lives I'm already responsible for, rather than trying to get a machine a life of its own. I'm sorry about this, but... Between you and my kids, I know that you can afford to wait till I'm ready.
-_- I promise that I'll try and find another PAL one day so that I can turn you on again, but, for now...
0_0 I need you to please power down.
*Ribbon's PAL dutifully obeys its coding, powering down and reverting back to an ordinary inactive PAL. It can wait... Ribbon can take as much time as she needs...*
[8]) n, nice to meet you to. did... [8]( err... nevermind...
(Onponn) [8]) *Onponn's PAL takes a moment to encourage Smithy's PAL to feel free to speak; no one here would hurt it for asking a question*
[8]? ah, ok... did, you ever meet... smithy? [8](
][:] *showing their PAL info on their Phone* [8]? [8])
|8| ? *feels like what Ribbon just did was a Real Waste*
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