Dam, The Plague of Blood

[manifestwill]

The Network is full of cries for help today.

Albedo,

They keep telling me curiosity killed the cat, but our last conversation left me a little dissatisfied confused.  So I'll ask directly:

What is it you believe you know?  This time is as good as any, isn't it?  When all other ears are shut against their own cries, you have, now, an opportunity to

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Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[theinfinite_667]

Curiosity killed the cat...but satisfaction brought it back. Rather like myself, I'd say, except I need nothing to bring myself back. And I've always been able to speak; do you think anything or anyone binds me? And who, chaos, is my intended audience? You? What have I to say to you, aside from what I say to another?

On to your question, of course. Shall we? Of course, we shall. Clarify for me what you want to know -- and why. And answer my own questions as well...perhaps then we'll have an interesting little exchange, and I'll have my own curiosity sated for the time being as well.

Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[manifestwill]

It's not something I'm accustomed to, but in this case, it might be better to be direct.

You are bound to your brother, even you acknowledge this. But let me be your audience for one thing alone, Albedo; I'm confused by your words to me, before. What is it, exactly, do you believe you know about me, a mere engineer?

Implications of knowledge, your choice of words--well, I'm sure you can see how it's a little baffling.

Re: Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[theinfinite_667]

You're something transcendent. You remind me of U-DO, both you and Wilhelm. I don't know why. You can destroy Gnosis with a touch; you have some significance to the universe beyond a typical human. You talk with Wilhelm as if you're old friends.

You have to be something unearthly. What, then, are you?

Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[manifestwill]

Old friends--?

We remain civil in spite of our differences, that's all. Being so exposed to U-DO, even the minds of URTVs, designed to neutralize that waveform, can't hold together without losing something in exchange for terrible understanding.

You've paid a great price for a partial awakening. Perhaps that is why you're here.

...I think I strayed from the topic.

There are only two beings here in the City who can define me. If you wish to know, find them and pay their price for that knowledge.

All sentient beings are famously bad at defining themselves, you see. You might learn something interesting that you weren't looking for to begin with.

Re: Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[theinfinite_667]

Who can define you, then? I'll pay up for that. I have nothing worth clinging to, anyway.

I've lost nothing. You seem to think otherwise.

Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[manifestwill]

You should know better than to ask me that question, Albedo.

The answer is before your eyes. Go out and open them.

Re: Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[theinfinite_667]

What will happen if you answer that, then? Or do you enjoy being cryptic?

I'll go out and look, then. Something is different here, and I want to know what it is.

Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[manifestwill]

Do people 'enjoy' the beating of their own heart? People acknowledge it, it exists, and in normal cases, people require it to live. But for all its necessity, who finds joy in it?

The same could be said of these sorts of answers. I'm sorry.

Re: Encrypted // (hackable only by Wilhelm)

[theinfinite_667]

No, you aren't.

Very well. Perhaps one day you'll explain yourself. I won't hold my breath though, as little as it would damage me to do so.