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[bunnyblock]

1. does VR exist in your world
2. do you have any experience with programming
3. what's the height of technology available in your world
4. are you interested in video games
5. are you interested in contests of skill as opposed to brute strength


[No hello how are you my name is--none of that. Just a list of five questions--so are you going to answer, or not?]

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[onblackwings]

[ oh god is this what this person sounds like?? this is horrible. she has so many regrets already. ]

Only a fool gives away information for free.

[bunnyblock]

[He'd probably have a good laugh if he could see the look on her face upon hearing his 'voice'. Not that it's his--it's entirely fabricated over many layers of filtering.]

You just called a bunch of people fools right now!

That's so mean--that's SO mean!

You don't want to answer at all? That's pretty mean, too...

It must mean you don't like videogames at all and want to admit it!

[onblackwings]

[ she almost says that of course she doesn't like video games, until she realizes that would. probably make her a fool. by her own admission. she won't be caught in verbal traps like that!!

Instead: ] What are your answers?

[bunnyblock]

[As someone who's entirely fixated on videogames of a certain type along with being someone who doesn't know how to properly communicate with others--he'd certainly make fun of her if she'd walked into a trap like that. Honestly, she should be commended for her caution.

Not that Noiz was in any place to commend her, not with how he was still using the mechanical voice of his annoying Allmate to respond to her.]

Our answers? You want to know?

ROGER, We'll make it super easy!
Answer Set: Go!

1. Of course VR exists! What kind of world would it be without Virtual Reality!
2. We could program almost anyone under the table!
3. AI! AI! AI! Artificial Intelligence is the height of technology!
4. Noone can beat us at videogames!
5. In terms of skill, we're top class!

[onblackwings]

[ well that didn't clear up anything at all in the way she hoped it might. ]

Who is "we"?

>video

[bunnyblock]

[If he was anything close to helpful, he'd have had Usagimodoki reply in a way that was far more informative. But alas, she's not talking to a guy who gives up information so easily.]

We're talking about us, about us!

[The icon of the rabbit-like face finally shifts, and it switches to video: though it barely shows the user's face. Instead, it's more just part of his torso and a hand that's... holding about three or four very strange, somewhat-rabbitshaped blocks.]

We didn't scare you, did we. [And finally, the true maker of the thread talks--his voice vastly different than the childish squeak of the odd little blocks. Quiet, almost monotone in nature.]

[onblackwings]

[ oh thank god. she can't stifle the relieved sigh, but at least it's quiet. ]

No. But I was getting close to leaving this device in some dark hole.

[bunnyblock]

That'd be a waste.

Even if they're pathetic.

[He's not as wordy as those little rabbit blocks are, either, apparently. What clashing personalities.]

Still don't want to answer?

[onblackwings]

[ SIGH. but he did meet her conditions, so: ]

To the first -- it might, but I haven't heard of it. Second, no. [ what the fuck is programming, MOVING ALONG SO SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO ADMIT MORE IGNORANCE THAN NECESSARY. ] Third, I wouldn't know. I've been traveling. Fourth, no, and fifth, yes. I'm even more skilled than I am strong, after all.

[bunnyblock]

[He listens, seemingly quietly and politely to her answers. He can appreciate her answer to the fifth--as battles of skill were far more interesting than ones of brute strength these days, but.]

Ah.

So that's why you didn't want to answer.

You're not good at these sorts of things.

[onblackwings]

Excuse me? [ where did she go wrong!! how did he see through her so fast ] I don't know what you're talking about.

[bunnyblock]

[She did her absolute best, but... admitting she's never heard of VR and that she's been travelling too much to know about programming...

He just shakes his head.]

Aa.

I know you don't, that's what I just said.

If you're 'more skilled than strong,' it might not matter too much.

[onblackwings]

You're right, it doesn't matter at all. I know about what I need to.

[bunnyblock]

What you 'need' to?

We're in a new place, you know.

You should learn new things.

[onblackwings]

About programming? [ she huffs ] It doesn't sound very useful.

[ but she doesn't say it ... that firmly ......... maybe she's wrong, is this something she should know about?? ]

[bunnyblock]

You can say that.

But everything is about information these days.

You'll be left in the cold.

[onblackwings]

[ long pause while she hates herself a little for contemplating this, but ... curiosity wins out. ]

What is it? Programming.

[bunnyblock]

Writing code. Creating programs, like the one we're using to communicate on, now.

In order to make life easier.

[Pause. Grin.]

Or more fun.

[onblackwings]

[ she considers her weird phone for a few seconds, then concludes: ] Magic can do the same. Maybe even better.

[bunnyblock]

[The expression on his face changes, maybe something that even looks interested.]

Magic doesn't exist.

Not where I'm from.

[onblackwings]

It's rare in my world, only very few can wield it. [ here's where she gets to brag!!! ] And I just so happen to be a mage.

[bunnyblock]

[A smirk makes its way across his face. An almost cocky look--as if he's challenging her.]

Hoh.

Are you showing off?

What can you do, then.

[onblackwings]

What can't I do might be a better question. Since you're unfamiliar, I'll give you a little information — mages are very versatile. There's a spell for everything, you know.

[bunnyblock]

[For the first time since this conversation started, there's an odd sort of light in his eyes. Curiosity, or genuine interest. Something that's particularly hard to get from the youth; something Khisanth might not recognise right away.

He levels his gaze at her, his arms folding.]

'Everything' is a bit too broad, you know. I have my doubts.

[But...]

Can your magic effect human senses?

[onblackwings]

Yes. [ A simple answer, quickly given. That one's easy — there's a darkness spell that comes as easily to her as breathing, thanks to her nature. ] That's the least of it.