A Conversation for The CLI/STUMPED Mine
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Titania (gone for lunch) Posted May 21, 2004
*rubs her eyes, looks again - at nothing*
I think I'm beginning to see things - things that aren't there, I mean...
Either that, or we've caught a glimpse of times passed, or times to come...
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Chesworth, Head of CLI Security Posted May 21, 2004
These are glimpses of improbability. There is a malfunctioning Infinite Improbability Machine in the area.
STUMPED employees have noticed your footprints on the dusty floors of the second story; we recommend that you make your way to Admin Level 2 without delay. There is a functional computer system -- not infected -- there from which you will be able to obtain more information. And our securebots are waiting for you at the landing point on the other side of the lake.
Good luck.
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Coniraya Posted May 21, 2004
Ah, now wasn't it that little mob who had us in that purple thingy, Lil? Admittedly I got there due to a cock up on the 
icon front.
Did you ever track down that hairdresser by the by?
*hears the 'good luck'*
Are you leaving us now Eleven? Sure you wouldn't like to come along just for the exercise?
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Asteroid Lil - Offstage Presence Posted May 21, 2004
*has taken out the map again and is looking at it*
*absent-mindedly to Caer* No, she kept putting me on hold. I wouldn't feel safe in the hands of a hairdressser who was that far out on the cutting edge.
A.C. is Aroma Café, right? I wonder is the IIEM is the malfunctioning machine?
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Afgncaap5 Posted May 21, 2004
*Discreetly pours a little continuity bleach onto Red Fox's post*
No fears about viscuous fluids, d'E. I think that our raft wat held to better standards than anything FrobozzCo ever made.
Are we ready to cross, then? If the IIEM is malfunctioning and causing things all the way over here, then I'm much more eager to get to the Atelier. The IIEM's got a ludicrous amount of power for an espresso machine, so it needs to stay in good repair almost constantly.
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Chesworth, Head of CLI Security Posted May 21, 2004
[Eleven] I am not waterproof in the way an android needs to be waterproof for rafting. *looks over at Affi* I am Prototype IG-Eleven, as you will recall, sir.
So I will return to HQ and assist you remotely in any way I can. Chesworth is keeping an eye on the overall situation.
*Eleven nods serenely to all present, turns, and walks back up the passage*
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Witty Moniker Posted May 21, 2004
If IIEM is still operational but malfunctioning, a simple filter change ought to do wonders.
Did y'all know the IIEM starting talking recently? Recently being relevant to our personal timelines, of course.
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Afgncaap5 Posted May 22, 2004
Really? Man, I've not been to the Cafe recently enough. Last time I was there, it just played Ride Of The Valkyrie whenever I ordered my Usual.
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Posted May 22, 2004
*Inflates the raft*
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Coniraya Posted May 22, 2004
*waves to Eleven*
I expect someone has asked the IIEM for whipped cream, that seems to be too close to food for it's liking.
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Asteroid Lil - Offstage Presence Posted May 22, 2004
Goodbye, Eleven, and thanks!
*nudges GDZ* I can't wait to go for a ride in this new improved raft!
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Posted May 22, 2004
You're telling me! I'm just about bursting with anticipation!
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Asteroid Lil - Offstage Presence Posted May 22, 2004
*boards the raft and finds a seat on the port side* Ooh, sentient cushions!
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Posted May 22, 2004
*Takes the conn.*
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Coniraya Posted May 22, 2004
*boards and takes a seat on the starboard*
This should be fun 
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Witty Moniker Posted May 22, 2004
Sentient seats! 
*Jumps in, sits down, closes eyes.*
I'd like a shiatzu, please.
*Makes little moany noises while her seat massages her.*
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Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") Posted May 22, 2004
*Starts the engines and waits for the word to go*
Must remember to deploy the defenses when we move out.
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Red (and a bit grey) Dog Posted May 22, 2004
*sits on the starboard side of the raft tilting it about 10 degrees*
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Amos the Ranchhand (and Driver) Posted May 23, 2004
*takes the port side behind Lil, somewhat adjusting the trim*
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- 61: Coniraya (May 21, 2004)
- 62: Titania (gone for lunch) (May 21, 2004)
- 63: Chesworth, Head of CLI Security (May 21, 2004)
- 64: Coniraya (May 21, 2004)
- 65: Asteroid Lil - Offstage Presence (May 21, 2004)
- 66: Afgncaap5 (May 21, 2004)
- 67: Chesworth, Head of CLI Security (May 21, 2004)
- 68: Witty Moniker (May 21, 2004)
- 69: Afgncaap5 (May 22, 2004)
- 70: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (May 22, 2004)
- 71: Coniraya (May 22, 2004)
- 72: Asteroid Lil - Offstage Presence (May 22, 2004)
- 73: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (May 22, 2004)
- 74: Asteroid Lil - Offstage Presence (May 22, 2004)
- 75: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (May 22, 2004)
- 76: Coniraya (May 22, 2004)
- 77: Witty Moniker (May 22, 2004)
- 78: Good Doctor Zomnker (This must be Tuesday," said GDZ to himself, sinking low over his Dr. Pepper, "I never could get the hang of Tuesdays.") (May 22, 2004)
- 79: Red (and a bit grey) Dog (May 22, 2004)
- 80: Amos the Ranchhand (and Driver) (May 23, 2004)
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