@? bunker?
[:]? Can we see?
*...she should be honest with herself, she isn't surprised that Genral put a bunker in the house* *but, careful what to say about it in front of the kids. Too young to be messing around near generators. Or to be accidentally locking themselves in bunkers.* Yes, it'd be good to be able to get in, if we needed it... It doesn't sound like a place for playing, though, now does it?
[:]? Can we see?
*...she should be honest with herself, she isn't surprised that Genral put a bunker in the house* *but, careful what to say about it in front of the kids. Too young to be messing around near generators. Or to be accidentally locking themselves in bunkers.* Yes, it'd be good to be able to get in, if we needed it... It doesn't sound like a place for playing, though, now does it?
[!nT] No, no playing in the bunker.
0~0 well. lets take a look. I don't ever expect us to need to use it, but we should see it just in case.
|/=@] why don't some of us start headed back to the Mines. After checking the bunker, more of us will follow.
][:] sounds good to me. Alright kids. ][(] Let's go get our arts n' crafts stuff set. *Mack is ready to lead the kids on back to the Mines*
7B? "mk." 7B3
=[|:|3?] WanteD TO SeE ThE BunkeR.
( | w | ) *is kinda 'eh' about it. here or there is ok*
=
... =
*is, concerned... She want to check on what Genral has added to* = go on & lead the way Metaldad.
|8| ||| ... |8| *complies, starting to head down the stairs*
0~0 well. lets take a look. I don't ever expect us to need to use it, but we should see it just in case.
|/=@] why don't some of us start headed back to the Mines. After checking the bunker, more of us will follow.
][:] sounds good to me. Alright kids. ][(] Let's go get our arts n' crafts stuff set. *Mack is ready to lead the kids on back to the Mines*
7B? "mk." 7B3
=[|:|3?] WanteD TO SeE ThE BunkeR.
( | w | ) *is kinda 'eh' about it. here or there is ok*
=
... = *is, concerned... She want to check on what Genral has added to* = go on & lead the way Metaldad.|8| ||| ... |8| *complies, starting to head down the stairs*
[:]? *they can tell the adults are tense about something, but don't understand what...*
*gives Hamnet a gentle nudge* Go on, you can make sure we don't leave any of your books behind, too. That'd be a big help. We want to fill up that bookshelf in your room!
@? @) okaymommy.
[:]) *they follow Mack out*
*gives Hamnet a gentle nudge* Go on, you can make sure we don't leave any of your books behind, too. That'd be a big help. We want to fill up that bookshelf in your room!
@? @) okaymommy.
[:]) *they follow Mack out*
][:] Art, Books, Crayons... ][(] Let's come up with things going up the alphabet.
=[|
?3] HmmM? ... DrawingS? =[|:|33]
7B? ?
( | w | ) ? *might get the idea, if it was better explained*
|8| *Leading the way to the freshly furnished downstairs, Genral overrides the door to the back room, so that the Generator, safe, & other machines can be seen. nothing inherently wrong with them...* *but there is a small hatch hidden away in the back corner of the room, locked tight*
0~0 *while Ribbon isn't very claustrophobic, the idea of going deeper underground while already in a room that's underground is a little off-putting*
[NO!] [>nE] [!nT] *Dots isn't doing to well with her face, something that Valdis notices, offering aid*
|/=@] are you ok?
[==>] [}|{] [NO!] [!nT] no... It's a bad bunker.
= ... I'm, sure MetalDad built it to rigorous specifications, but I'm also guessing that's not your concern. = MetalDad, what's in the Bunker?
|8| ... ||| FI-! ... |8| *thinking*
=[|
?3] HmmM? ... DrawingS? =[|:|33]7B? ?
( | w | ) ? *might get the idea, if it was better explained*
|8| *Leading the way to the freshly furnished downstairs, Genral overrides the door to the back room, so that the Generator, safe, & other machines can be seen. nothing inherently wrong with them...* *but there is a small hatch hidden away in the back corner of the room, locked tight*
0~0 *while Ribbon isn't very claustrophobic, the idea of going deeper underground while already in a room that's underground is a little off-putting*
[NO!] [>nE] [!nT] *Dots isn't doing to well with her face, something that Valdis notices, offering aid*
|/=@] are you ok?
[==>] [}|{] [NO!] [!nT] no... It's a bad bunker.
=
... I'm, sure MetalDad built it to rigorous specifications, but I'm also guessing that's not your concern. = MetalDad, what's in the Bunker?|8| ... ||| FI-! ... |8| *thinking*
@? thingsupthealphabet?
[:]? *they might get it, too, with more explanation, but they don't really "get" spelling yet, for all they can recognize letters by sight*
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*she doesn't love it down here either, even if she once had a basement bedroom... Dots's worry makes her worry* ...should I know something a little more specific than that before I just try opening it and seeing what's there?
[:]? *they might get it, too, with more explanation, but they don't really "get" spelling yet, for all they can recognize letters by sight*
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*she doesn't love it down here either, even if she once had a basement bedroom... Dots's worry makes her worry* ...should I know something a little more specific than that before I just try opening it and seeing what's there?
][:] ah, we start with 'A', & come up with a word that starts with A. then we come up with a word that starts with 'B', then 'C', and so on. ][(]
( | w | ) >: E!;
7B? "nu. we start with A. A buncha stuff." 7B3
=[|??] ? UH. BirdS? *starting over has slightly confused Marlow*
|8| ||| ... |8|
= ... just a moment... = ... =8? *Onponn is communicating directly to Genral*
...
D8= ! NO! Bad MetalDad! ~]:[~ =Xc
( "sorry; Smithy here; Genral got caught up in a bit of an error, thinking that they needed to get the house ready for potentially entering the Game in the future; the bunker has a simple computer designed to run the programs; They do NOT yet have the programs though, & we can make sure it stays that way;"
|8| ? ||| Fi-fifi- |8| Gen-ral? *they don't get it*
[!nT] *is accepting a comforting arm from Valdis*
|/@~] *glaring at Genral* Why would Genral think this a necessary addition?
0-0 >n< 0n0 *doesn't like thinking of there having been a room made specifically for playing the Game, but she's sure it's just a misunderstanding*
/ "error is what made Genral think it; the original Smithy programmed a few specific things into Genral; & Genral was intended to self-prototype, & do other things that would eventually, ah, end Genral's ability to continue running code; But better things have happened, & now Genral is all mixed up inside about 'help to raise designated young' & 'advance growth'; A simple Wipe should clear out the bugs;"
( | w | ) >: E!;
7B? "nu. we start with A. A buncha stuff." 7B3
=[|
??] ? UH. BirdS? *starting over has slightly confused Marlow*
|8| ||| ... |8|
=
... just a moment... = ... =8? *Onponn is communicating directly to Genral*...
D8= ! NO! Bad MetalDad! ~]:[~ =Xc
( "sorry; Smithy here; Genral got caught up in a bit of an error, thinking that they needed to get the house ready for potentially entering the Game in the future; the bunker has a simple computer designed to run the programs; They do NOT yet have the programs though, & we can make sure it stays that way;"|8| ? ||| Fi-fifi- |8| Gen-ral? *they don't get it*
[!nT] *is accepting a comforting arm from Valdis*
|/@~] *glaring at Genral* Why would Genral think this a necessary addition?
0-0 >n< 0n0 *doesn't like thinking of there having been a room made specifically for playing the Game, but she's sure it's just a misunderstanding*
/ "error is what made Genral think it; the original Smithy programmed a few specific things into Genral; & Genral was intended to self-prototype, & do other things that would eventually, ah, end Genral's ability to continue running code; But better things have happened, & now Genral is all mixed up inside about 'help to raise designated young' & 'advance growth'; A simple Wipe should clear out the bugs;"
[:]? [:]) *they think they get it, and quote the book* Big A, little a, what begins with A?
@)
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*...she thinks a few things that she shouldn't repeat. Settles on the simplest, most important thing* You can get rid of it. Do it.
@)
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*...she thinks a few things that she shouldn't repeat. Settles on the simplest, most important thing* You can get rid of it. Do it.
][:] ][X] *it doesn't matter much any more. Mines are in sight, not much further to go*
7B3 *runs on ahead* 7BD
=[|:|33] ApplE *guess just A is going on*
( | w | ) >:Add;
/ "got it;" *puts hands on either side of Genral's head* | ...
|8| ||| Fi-fi-fi- error; |8|
|! =XC ! D8= no?! If you wipe MetalDad, he'll not remember anything! =
we need to do it the slow way. *Onponn doesn't want to loose her Dad* I'll get started sorting through & removing anything that could cause him to think he needs to involve the Game. = =8( *keeps her hands on Genral, searching through him*
0~0 mmh. *an all around unpleasant situation, but one that has been consequence free so far* well... if there's anything we can do to help, just ask us.
[!~T] Onponn is right. Genral needs help. not reset. And the. game, won't ever be running here. we just made sure of it, & we'll continue to make sure of it.
|/=@] I'll go into the bunker & double check. *Valdis goes to the hatch, starting to open it*
7B3 *runs on ahead* 7BD
=[|:|33] ApplE *guess just A is going on*
( | w | ) >:Add;
/ "got it;" *puts hands on either side of Genral's head* | ...|8| ||| Fi-fi-fi- error; |8|
|! =XC ! D8= no?! If you wipe MetalDad, he'll not remember anything! = we need to do it the slow way. *Onponn doesn't want to loose her Dad* I'll get started sorting through & removing anything that could cause him to think he needs to involve the Game. = =8( *keeps her hands on Genral, searching through him*0~0 mmh. *an all around unpleasant situation, but one that has been consequence free so far* well... if there's anything we can do to help, just ask us.
[!~T] Onponn is right. Genral needs help. not reset. And the. game, won't ever be running here. we just made sure of it, & we'll continue to make sure of it.
|/=@] I'll go into the bunker & double check. *Valdis goes to the hatch, starting to open it*
[:]? *still thinking about the ABC book* What's an aunt?
@? hasanalligator.
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*rubs at her eyes* That's not--what I thought I was asking for. Sorry, Onponn... Can't remember ever going that long not thinking about the game; it kind of whacked me over the head.
@? hasanalligator.
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*rubs at her eyes* That's not--what I thought I was asking for. Sorry, Onponn... Can't remember ever going that long not thinking about the game; it kind of whacked me over the head.
][:] ... I think an Aunt is a human thing. 'person related to parents', or something.
( | w | ) >:Ants are little bugs that attack picnics;
=[|??] *hurries up a little to get in, being a little weirded out by the conversation*
*Nyx is inside*
|/=@] *carefully goes down the ladder, & out of sight down a narrow hall*
=8? its ok; its ok; ... this will take a while; I've never really gone this deep into code stuff;
|8| ...
0n0 *tries to comfort you, moving to place a hand on your shoulder* its ok.
[!~T] *is thinking things. with the number of people that the Game has effected, someone must have worked out some means of making it unable to 'fate' its way into things* *Along with people like Sylphs of Space that could help her with her face... Just, people in general that could help with the problems everyone is experiencing. but not 'Av'* ... *Dots doesn't want to think to long on it, especially considering how this particular 'version' of her self hasn't technically played the Game, & could go through it again* *even if she is confident everyone present can keep it away, a little help would be... helpful*
( | w | ) >:Ants are little bugs that attack picnics;
=[|
??] *hurries up a little to get in, being a little weirded out by the conversation**Nyx is inside*
|/=@] *carefully goes down the ladder, & out of sight down a narrow hall*
=8? its ok; its ok; ... this will take a while; I've never really gone this deep into code stuff;
|8| ...
0n0 *tries to comfort you, moving to place a hand on your shoulder* its ok.
[!~T] *is thinking things. with the number of people that the Game has effected, someone must have worked out some means of making it unable to 'fate' its way into things* *Along with people like Sylphs of Space that could help her with her face... Just, people in general that could help with the problems everyone is experiencing. but not 'Av'* ... *Dots doesn't want to think to long on it, especially considering how this particular 'version' of her self hasn't technically played the Game, & could go through it again* *even if she is confident everyone present can keep it away, a little help would be... helpful*
[:]? Which one?
@? orboth?
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It is. And, it isn't. And... That's how all this is going to be.
@? orboth?
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It is. And, it isn't. And... That's how all this is going to be.
][X] ][:] that's just a weird bit of language. some words sound like eachother.
*the Mines home. time to get pictures & keepsakes. Like maybe a couple dozen bouncy balls from the big bucket of bouncy balls that are in the system*
( | w | ) ? ... >:An Ants Aunt!; >:Hehehee!; ( ^ w ^ )
=[|:|33] KitcheN MachinE WorkS AgaiN. *with Onponn's grub slotted into place, the system is 'alive', power flowing through it*
7B3 "coupla books for you two over here." *Nyx has gone & gotten the books ready*
=8? ... |8| ...
0~0 mmh. No. it Is just Ok. worse things have happened or could have happened, & we'll get through this easily. *Ribbon is trying to speak confidently about this. Talking like 'that's just how it is' & accepting it when you can refuse it is the kind of mindset that is willing to just let things happen* 0u0
[!~T] [!uT] *Ribbon's Hopes have at least made Dots feel better about it*
|/=@] *are headed back up* Just a little room with a computer screen. I've unplugged it.
*the Mines home. time to get pictures & keepsakes. Like maybe a couple dozen bouncy balls from the big bucket of bouncy balls that are in the system*
( | w | ) ? ... >:An Ants Aunt!; >:Hehehee!; ( ^ w ^ )
=[|:|33] KitcheN MachinE WorkS AgaiN. *with Onponn's grub slotted into place, the system is 'alive', power flowing through it*
7B3 "coupla books for you two over here." *Nyx has gone & gotten the books ready*
=8? ... |8| ...
0~0 mmh. No. it Is just Ok. worse things have happened or could have happened, & we'll get through this easily. *Ribbon is trying to speak confidently about this. Talking like 'that's just how it is' & accepting it when you can refuse it is the kind of mindset that is willing to just let things happen* 0u0
[!~T] [!uT] *Ribbon's Hopes have at least made Dots feel better about it*
|/=@] *are headed back up* Just a little room with a computer screen. I've unplugged it.
[:]) Thanks! *they go to pick up the books, and then to look around for other things to get... like the bouncy balls* @)
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*takes a deep breath, and tries to see it that way. But she isn't convinced that the game won't keep sneaking up on her and everyone she cares about... a dangerous way to think in a fold, she knows* Thanks, Ribbon. *to Valdis* Good to know.
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*takes a deep breath, and tries to see it that way. But she isn't convinced that the game won't keep sneaking up on her and everyone she cares about... a dangerous way to think in a fold, she knows* Thanks, Ribbon. *to Valdis* Good to know.
7B? ... *hmm... Somethings missing...*
][:] I can help hold stuff for you in my wallet.
=[|:|33] *just realized that they don't need to collect things for living elsewhere, and get out of the way of the system interface for Hamnet & Factor to get their things*
( | w | ) *is thinking things... it'd be good to draw later, or maybe learn some new games to play*
|/=@] *nods* *with that settled, the House is assuredly secure. Valdis starts headed upstairs to finalize their room*
^u^ your welcome. 0u0 *Ribbon is confident she's helped*
[ERR] [!_T] ... Genral might need a little help on the outside while Onponn tries to help on the inside. [!~T]
=8? ... |8| ...
][:] I can help hold stuff for you in my wallet.
=[|:|33] *just realized that they don't need to collect things for living elsewhere, and get out of the way of the system interface for Hamnet & Factor to get their things*
( | w | ) *is thinking things... it'd be good to draw later, or maybe learn some new games to play*
|/=@] *nods* *with that settled, the House is assuredly secure. Valdis starts headed upstairs to finalize their room*
^u^ your welcome. 0u0 *Ribbon is confident she's helped*
[ERR] [!_T] ... Genral might need a little help on the outside while Onponn tries to help on the inside. [!~T]
=8? ... |8| ...
[:]? *considering how much space is in their hands...* Might need to.
@) *has found the bouncy balls*
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Outside help. You mean like talking to him?
@) *has found the bouncy balls*
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Outside help. You mean like talking to him?
][:] Its not a problem. *heads on over* Just give me stuff to hold & I'll handle it.
7B? "where's the lock thing."
( | x | ) ? ... *shrug* ( | w | ) > dunno;
=[|??] *oop. they wanted to get art stuff. they'll just use the secondary interface* =[|:|33]
[!~T] umm. yea. They've all got some unresolved issues... Helping them out would be best.
0~0 ... *doesn't like the sound of this* Only do it if you want to. I'm sure Onponn can handle it herself, even if it will take a little longer.
=8? |8| ...
7B? "where's the lock thing."
( | x | ) ? ... *shrug* ( | w | ) >
dunno;=[|
??] *oop. they wanted to get art stuff. they'll just use the secondary interface* =[|:|33]
[!~T] umm. yea. They've all got some unresolved issues... Helping them out would be best.
0~0 ... *doesn't like the sound of this* Only do it if you want to. I'm sure Onponn can handle it herself, even if it will take a little longer.
=8? |8| ...
[:]) *passes over the books, and then grabs a big handful of bouncy balls*
@) *has a ball too* hehe!
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*it would be easy to say no, but...* Look at everything Genral's done for us. For me. If I can help, I should.
@) *has a ball too* hehe!
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*it would be easy to say no, but...* Look at everything Genral's done for us. For me. If I can help, I should.
][:] *doesn't pay much mind to the missing lock. someone else probably has it* Maybe a bunch of bricks to? ][(]
7B3 *meh* *Nyx figures to just go & exercise on his fancy workout bike*
=[|:|33] ... *thinks... what to draw...*
( | x | ) ? ( | W | ) *seeing drawing stuff, a sudden spark of inspiration comes over Jofie, & he goes to get a paper & pencil for themselves*
0~0 mmh. ok. I'll be nearby just in case. *Ribbon goes to sit on the corner of the couch in the livingroom just outside the backroom*
[!uT] thanks... *pats Genral on the head, before turning to head out*
=8? ... |8| ?
7B3 *meh* *Nyx figures to just go & exercise on his fancy workout bike*
=[|:|33] ... *thinks... what to draw...*
( | x | ) ? ( | W | ) *seeing drawing stuff, a sudden spark of inspiration comes over Jofie, & he goes to get a paper & pencil for themselves*
0~0 mmh. ok. I'll be nearby just in case. *Ribbon goes to sit on the corner of the couch in the livingroom just outside the backroom*
[!uT] thanks... *pats Genral on the head, before turning to head out*
=8? ... |8| ?
@) andartstuff!
[:]) *and they're too busy to think about the lock* Yeah! *passes Mack the balls, not really waiting for him to grab them though before they let go and go back in for the blocks*
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*she's not sure what to say, but then, she rarely is* *she sits on the floor near Genral and Onponn* You two doing alright?
[:]) *and they're too busy to think about the lock* Yeah! *passes Mack the balls, not really waiting for him to grab them though before they let go and go back in for the blocks*
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*she's not sure what to say, but then, she rarely is* *she sits on the floor near Genral and Onponn* You two doing alright?
][:] woop, *makes a quick grab, not letting them bounce* careful you don't drop anything fragile.
7B3 ...
=[|??] ... *hmm... art can be tricky sometimes*
( | w | ) *happily drawing*
=8? *Onponn is focusing*
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??] ... *hmm... art can be tricky sometimes*( | w | ) *happily drawing*
=8? *Onponn is focusing*
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