Connor

[nosediving]

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[tootsiepop]

I come from the year 2038. Androids have been active for over a decade.

[Rip, Shang Qinghua...]

But I take it it's not the same for you?

[nosediving]

[They don't even have microwaves in his world. The only thing he knows for sure is that 2038 is a huge number.]

No. In my world, all of this [—he gestures around the laboratory—] has yet to exist, if it ever will.

[It's overwhelming!]

[tootsiepop]

[Dang, boy. You're behind. Connor can't imagine a world without technology, given that he has technology to thank for his whole ass existence.]

I see. [Yikes.] Then— I'd be happy to help if you need assistance with [uh] all of this. I'm familiar with most, if not all, of the devices present in this room.

[nosediving]

[Amazing. Are all androids this knowledgeable? He's grateful for the offer, but there's also way too much in the lab.]

The contest only lasts for six weeks. I'll devote that time to learning this machine called a computer.

[They're sitting right next to a bunch, and Connor saw him on one earlier, so he doesn't see the need to indicate anything.]

Some of our kind participants showed me the basics. I've been practicing.

[tootsiepop]

Excellent.

[Computers are the most adequate for everyday use, so. He can't argue against that, instead only offering a polite nod.]

What have the others showed you? I can answer any questions you may have so far.

[nosediving]

In many ways, the mouse imitates the movements of a hand while the keyboard is for writing, though I haven't tried this. The computer itself is a device for the storage and dissemination of information, not unlike a book.

There's definitely more, but this is what I have learned. Now it is a matter of deciding what to do next.

[Teach him how to play solitaire on the computer.]

[tootsiepop]

[Hm.]

Have you tried using it for entertainment?

[He's gonna teach him to play solitaire.]

[nosediving]

[Bless you.]

Entertainment? Besides writing?

[tootsiepop]

Yes, like video games. Are you familiar with the term?

[nosediving]

[He shakes his head.]

I'm not.

[tootsiepop]

[...]

Are you familiar with games?

[nosediving]

Of course I am.

[Please.]

I don't know what a video is.

[tootsiepop]

Think of a photograph, but one where the image itself moves in order to display more than a single moment in time.

[nosediving]

[He looks down and away, trying to understand, because he doesn't know what a photograph is either. But he snaps his head up soon enough.]

I think I understand. It sounds similar to something from my world. But what does a game have to do with it?

[tootsiepop]

[... Save Shang Qinghua. Connor pauses for a moment, before finally responding.]

Perhaps it would be easier to show you. May I?

[nosediving]

[Oh. He nods twice, but then pauses, like he's not sure if he should be moving or what for Connor to show him.]

Will you be using the computer?

[tootsiepop]

With your permission.

[nosediving]

It is me who's learning through your generosity. You have all the permission you need.

[tootsiepop]

Thank you.

[And presuming he gives Connor enough space to scoot on over and access the computer, Connor's just gonna

go ahead

and



Feast your eyes.]

[nosediving]

[Whoooa. He leans in for a closer look. So many numbers and letters.]

This is that entertainment you mentioned?

[tootsiepop]

Correct. It's a card game. Are you familiar with the concept?

[nosediving]

I am. Not this one, though. The designs are unfamiliar to me.