001 VIDEO | DECEMBER 9 | AFTERNOON

[gridboss]

[There is a man on the network with brown, slicked back hair and a small smirk plastered on his face. There is something about the man’s face where you can tell that he possesses no good intentions. There is something hidden, but for reasons unknown. He tips his head in greeting before he starts.]

Greetings, Users.

[There’s a small hint of

Comments

text; is the quirk ok? if not, it can be dropped!

[2ollux]

program2?
u2er2.
how about 2ome detaiil2?

[ A question, now. Tell him about the weirdo from before, or not? ]

[video] omg plz keep it. Sollux is my favorite, ok? ;A; ♥

[gridboss]

[The strange text was difficult for CLU to read, but he was able to somewhat discern it geometrically.]

It appears you have some difficulty using your keyboard, hm?

[There's a soft chuckle as he tilts his head, somewhat amused by this odd quirk]

What sort of details are you interested in, User?

text; squeak ;A; ♥

[2ollux]

i type like this because ii can.
any other que2tiion2 concerniing how ii type? no?
good.

what are the2e program2.
theiir purpo2e.
iin thii2 context, are they liike you.

[video] ;A; /flails at sollux reply ahhh

[gridboss]

I suppose I cannot stop you from your errors.

[That small, rather devious looking smirk remains on his face. This User certainly was curious.]

You've made me curious, User. What sort of purpose do you believe programs to have?

[He'll just ignore the last part for now]

text; sjfsgs ;w; ooh mr clu ooh

[2ollux]

[ it was maddening, when the other party held answers, yet refused to yield. it meant he had to be careful, choose his words with caution if he wanted to get that info just out of reach.

it's easy to back down, but curiosity wins out more often than not. ]

what theiir programmer2 giive them.
but 2ometiime2 they don't follow that.
are the2e program2 of your2 obediient two theiir code?
or not?

[video] owo and my suit derezzed?

[gridboss]

You're rather direct, User.

[And yes, CLU will continue to avoid your questions, Sollux. He won't be that easy to crack information out of.]

Why are you so curious to know?

text; 2woon

[2ollux]

becau2e ii 2hape the code that make2 tho2e kiind2 of program2.

[ aware of what this could mean? not in the least. ]

[video] and i will keep my helmet on?

[gridboss]

[Oh. So, he not only used programs, but created them as well. His brows furrowed barely, yet he kept his composure. A very slow, amused chuckle escaping his lips]

Then I see no reason as to why you need any information from me.

text; and within a 22 inch radius of this event...

[2ollux]

ii have two dii2agree.
my program2 and your iidea of them are diifferent, ii can guarantee that.
ii want two know.

[ patience: running painfully low. he could only dance around in circles for so long before the need to know outweighed everything else. ]

[video] trolls were absconding

[gridboss]

My idea of programs, hm?

[This User certainly was rather arrogant]

text; eridan turnin-- ohwait

[2ollux]

ye2.
program2 at theiir ba2e.
or all code2 for that matter.
2tem from nothiing more than mere iidea2.
iit'2 the act of formiing tho2e iintwo 2omethiing cohe2iive that make2 a coder or programmer.
of cour2e a certaiin level of 2kiill beiing requiired ii2 a giiven.

2o.
are you a creator.
or the created?

[video] jfkdl;a i cannot handle this

[gridboss]

[This User wasn't naive, that much he did know. He'd have to be careful around him, but he didn't necessarily pose a threat. Yet, he would still be cautious.]

Created, unfortunately.

[He wouldn't give more details about that.]

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[2ollux]

[ It's about there when his eyes light up, interest and curiosity and unfettered fascination.

A program. ]

you don't 2ay.
well niice two meet you 2iir.
iit'2 a plea2ure.

[video]

[gridboss]

[And then a sudden change in demeanor. How strange, but CLU is in a new place. He needs to start building alliances if he wants to get anywhere here.]

Pleasure to meet you as well, User.

Are most Users here so pleased to meet a program?

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[2ollux]

mo2t don't know what the fuck a program ii2.
2o no.
probably not.
have a name?