06 | Audio

[implying]

I'm sorry to interrupt the, ah... that is, this isn't about any of — you know, the recent...

[ well this is a terrible start. A pause, an audible breath out, and he starts again. ]

I'm going to need... a programmer, I think. Anyone good with systems. That sort of thing.

[ LONG PAUSE. ]

Possibly Sollux. [ oh god kill him now. ]

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[sonofabyte]

Why would I offer if I were not?

I'm not as familiar with the more primitive systems of this place, but I've been learning. It's not that difficult to adapt.

[implying]

What year are you from?

[sonofabyte]

...the number would be meaningless to you.

It's long after the thirty-first millennium, in the old system.

suddenly private!

[implying]

Then this would be a rather primitive system, to you.

private

[sonofabyte]

Yes.

The encryption. Will you now explain?

private

[implying]

Forgive me, I only intend to share my intentions with whoever it is I choose. And they have to be good enough — this is a program that I can't have failing.

private

[sonofabyte]

So you wish for some sort of contest? Unfortunately, I have no idea whether what you propose would even interest me enough.

[implying]

Just proof, really. And I can pay.

[sonofabyte]

[ A couple minutes later: ]

I've rewritten the encryption on this thread to be more secure. Check it if you'd like. I'm not interested in providing further proof than that.

[implying]

[ a pause, while he checks it out. and finds it decent! ]

Keith, yes?

[sonofabyte]

Correct.

[implying]

Well — thank you for your offer, Keith. I really do appreciate it. It may take some thought to decide who to trust on this, though.

[sonofabyte]

Very well. Inform me if I'm needed.

[ And click, or whatever sound these things make. Fun fact: his tone remained roughly the same throughout that conversation. That boy sure knows how to emote! Or doesn't. Either way. ]