⑮ - Text

[dragons_peak]

[ So today, anyone with a Bluetooth (or similar)-capable electronic device might find this simple text staring at them-- ]

If you are able to read this message, please respond.

[ What will you do, Luceti? ]

Comments

[neverplaysfair]

[ Huh. It had been a long time since Joshua had actually used his phone for texting.

He stares at the message for a few moments, then quickly types a reply. ]

Responding as requested.

[dragons_peak]

Thank you.
Please tell me your name.

[neverplaysfair]

Why?

[dragons_peak]

[ ... wow ]

If you wish not to, then that's alright.

[neverplaysfair]

Tell me yours.

[dragons_peak]

Tanaka Taro.

[neverplaysfair]

[ Oh you want to play it this way. ]

Composer.

What is this about, Taro-san?

[ Deliberately going for the given name. ]

[dragons_peak]

Are you familiar with the 'DOLLARS'?

[neverplaysfair]

American currency?

[dragons_peak]

'DOLLARS' is an organization that is a level playing field--everyone is the same, there is no top or bottom.
There is no registration or sign-up. You are free to call yourself 'DOLLARS' as you wish.
There are no rules.
What you do in the name of 'DOLLARS' is up to you to decide.

If you would, please spread the word.

[neverplaysfair]

An intriguing idea. Does this organization have a point to it?

[dragons_peak]

It can, if you like.

[neverplaysfair]

Do YOU have a point for this?

[dragons_peak]

[ Too bad, but Joshua's not getting a response out out of that one! ]

[neverplaysfair]

[ That's okay! After allowing enough time for a response, he sends a different question. ]

If there's no sign-up, why ask for names?

[dragons_peak]

Curiosity.