Re: Cats, Uncooperative Prisoners and Eight Technocrats IC Thread 37

[Adley]

[Steelhaven]

"That makes sense, mea filius please go get Master Nassa or Master Haagen or Deaconess O'Conner and whoever else you find along the way, bring them outside and try to capture the creature, preferably alive, we can not offer Dahl much to make him talk but the well being of his familliar is a barening chip, however if you can not safely capture it alive then kill it, I will keep the wards intact in the meantime and make sure it do not get though. Know that this is a powerful creature so be careful...go now hurry!"

He dashed off quickly, arranging the people's names into where they were located and if they were likely to be home, so he could get to the closest first. Master Nassa was probably still with Bee way up on the third floor, so he would be the last choice for now. He kept an eye out for anyone that might be helpful, as well.

[Nicole Bouchard]

[Boston]

Anja's Post:

'Meant that program's something which should do it to any car not shielded, no? Like say... a cop cruiser.' the Etherite replied, now driving towards the Chantry while performing standard "anti-tail" tactics and remaining aware of any further tails.

Anja's Post:

'Well yeah. It's like an arms race; no winning weapon remains unanswered for long. The machine gun was countered by the tank, then that was countered by anti-tank rifles...'

Anja's Post:

Serge's Post:

Anja's Post:

'The kid's got it.' Nicole replied. 'Every time we do something electronic or online, we are giving a little bit more intel to the Beast. Naturally, the Union loves this; the "internet of things" will be able to soon tell them everything about you - fitness levels, hobbies, views, daily routine... even down to what kind of person you'd invite into your bed and what levers could be used against you. It's why - I think - that slave tried to hit me at work; was the only regular place I went to recorded by the Beast.'

'And why would I want to watch videos of flea-ridden killers?'

[I'm simply too self-concious to do LARP. And I'm the sort who'd simply laugh all the time. And I'm a terrible actor.]

[Anja Rebekka Schultze]

[Steelhaven]

He dashed off quickly, arranging the people's names into where they were located and if they were likely to be home, so he could get to the closest first. Master Nassa was probably still with Bee way up on the third floor, so he would be the last choice for now. He kept an eye out for anyone that might be helpful, as well.

You met Nico who was on her way down to the basement probably on her way to one of the labs, and you also saw Master Haagen with the dogs, the Chantry might be in a crisis but Mundi and Charlie still had to have their walks. Both of the other two Hermetics nodded to you when they saw you and Mundi wagged his tail. Charlie did not notice you for her was chasing his own tail.

[Boston]

Meant that program's something which should do it to any car not shielded, no? Like say... a cop cruiser.' the Etherite replied, now driving towards the Chantry while performing standard "anti-tail" tactics and remaining aware of any further tails.

"Ah...off course I understand..."
Jon said and nodded.

'The kid's got it.' Nicole replied. 'Every time we do something electronic or online, we are giving a little bit more intel to the Beast. Naturally, the Union loves this; the "internet of things" will be able to soon tell them everything about you - fitness levels, hobbies, views, daily routine... even down to what kind of person you'd invite into your bed and what levers could be used against you. It's why - I think - that slave tried to hit me at work; was the only regular place I went to recorded by the Beast.'

"True there are dangers but we can not go backwards, and the internet is useful and with all of this information we can also do allot of good."
Jon protested.

And why would I want to watch videos of flea-ridden killers?'

"Because they are so cute...I really want to get a cat."
The Virtual Adept said and grinned.
"I am worried it would eat my lizard though."

(OOC: I love acting I was in the theater group at school.)

[Nicole Bouchard]

[Boston]

Anja's Post:

'Erm... priest, meet choir.' Nicole replied, giving a look to Jon. 'I am just worried that we're about to give the Union the world on a fucking plate, that's all. The construction of a virtual prison-world of that nobody can escape.'

Anja's Post:

'Erm... no idea?' she replied, scratching her head for a moment before navigating a turn.

[Jeremy Silverstein]

[Boston]

"Yeah sure there are danger with the internet and just how much information there is out there but that is also what makes it such a useful tool, it is a grat way to find information, manipulate reality and do anything really."
Jon said and he grinned.
"It is just so useful."

'The kid's got it.' Nicole replied. 'Every time we do something electronic or online, we are giving a little bit more intel to the Beast. Naturally, the Union loves this; the "internet of things" will be able to soon tell them everything about you - fitness levels, hobbies, views, daily routine... even down to what kind of person you'd invite into your bed and what levers could be used against you. It's why - I think - that slave tried to hit me at work; was the only regular place I went to recorded by the Beast.'

'And why would I want to watch videos of flea-ridden killers?'

"True there are dangers but we can not go backwards, and the internet is useful and with all of this information we can also do allot of good."
Jon protested.

'Erm... priest, meet choir.' Nicole replied, giving a look to Jon. 'I am just worried that we're about to give the Union the world on a fucking plate, that's all. The construction of a virtual prison-world of that nobody can escape.'

"She's not saying to get rid of the internet." Serge replied. "I love the internet as well but I can't deny that as it grows we lose our privacy. It's something we have to be worried about. Virtual adepts may be able to protect their info but a lot of regular mages and sleepers aren't really aware of how much their giving up."

[Nicole Bouchard]

[Boston]

Serge's Post:

'Not just that. It can erase our very selves. Read the things that Google shows, watch what Netflix says, buy what Amazon suggests. Follow the lines some algorithm tells you to. Keep within the bell-jar, away from those things which might make you actually fucking think or question anything. At least police states are honest with the boots, batons and bars.' Nicole replied darkly.

[Jeremy Silverstein]

[Boston]

'Not just that. It can erase our very selves. Read the things that Google shows, watch what Netflix says, buy what Amazon suggests. Follow the lines some algorithm tells you to. Keep within the bell-jar, away from those things which might make you actually fucking think or question anything. At least police states are honest with the boots, batons and bars.' Nicole replied darkly.

"Exactly." Serge said with a slight frown. "Don't forget that secret facebook experiment. Where they manipulated the facebook page of random unknowing users and found out they could manipulate their real-life emotions based on the type of posts they chose to show them. Always found that story fun. The Union does more mind control on us every single day than a Master of mind does in their entire lifetime."

[Adley]

You met Nico who was on her way down to the basement probably on her way to one of the labs, and you also saw Master Haagen with the dogs, the Chantry might be in a crisis but Mundi and Charlie still had to have their walks. Both of the other two Hermetics nodded to you when they saw you and Mundi wagged his tail. Charlie did not notice you for her was chasing his own tail.

"Hey! We need some help in the main room, a prisoner's familiar out there is trying to bash its way in and it's really strong..." He said as he saw them. He looked first at Nico, then Charlie and then back at Master Haagen and Mundi.

// I like costumes and props and making them but I have social anxiety so the thought of doing a LARP is too daunting

[Anja Rebekka Schultze]

[Steelhaven]

"Hey! We need some help in the main room, a prisoner's familiar out there is trying to bash its way in and it's really strong..." He said as he saw them. He looked first at Nico, then Charlie and then back at Master Haagen and Mundi.

"Very well we will offer aid if we can."
Master Haagen said and then he turned to Nico.
"Adept Markov would you please take Charlie with you."
Nico nodded.
"Yes sure I can do that unless you need me to help out with this familiar our Sodalis say are attacking us."

[Boston]

Erm... priest, meet choir.' Nicole replied, giving a look to Jon. 'I am just worried that we're about to give the Union the world on a fucking plate, that's all. The construction of a virtual prison-world of that nobody can escape.'

"Perhaps we are, there certainly are allot of information out there they can use, but we can use that information as well and also help protect everyone from their grip."
Jon said and he frowned.

Erm... no idea?' she replied, scratching her head for a moment before navigating a turn.

"Well I guess the cat would not be able to get into his terrarium easily."
The Virtual Adept commented as he looked at his phone screen.

She's not saying to get rid of the internet." Serge replied. "I love the internet as well but I can't deny that as it grows we lose our privacy. It's something we have to be worried about. Virtual adepts may be able to protect their info but a lot of regular mages and sleepers aren't really aware of how much their giving up."

"That is true, and many do give out far to much information online, often without knowing that they are doing so, we need to educate people about what is safe and also have strong and sensible laws for how the government and others are to handle information online."
Jon agreed.

Not just that. It can erase our very selves. Read the things that Google shows, watch what Netflix says, buy what Amazon suggests. Follow the lines some algorithm tells you to. Keep within the bell-jar, away from those things which might make you actually fucking think or question anything. At least police states are honest with the boots, batons and bars.' Nicole replied darkly.

"Well there you have to take some responsibility for yourself as well, if you only follow what others show you that is your choice but yes it is easy to manipulate someone online, especially since things like this easily can be used as foci for information based magick."
The Virtual Adept said and nodded.

Exactly." Serge said with a slight frown. "Don't forget that secret facebook experiment. Where they manipulated the facebook page of random unknowing users and found out they could manipulate their real-life emotions based on the type of posts they chose to show them. Always found that story fun. The Union does more mind control on us every single day than a Master of mind does in their entire lifetime."

"What makes you think the Union operative in charge of such things are not Masters of Mind Serge? Remember not everyone do magick with wands and chalk stars on the floor, many of use information one have access to or other means."
Jon commented.

[Nicole Bouchard]

[Boston]

Anja's Post:

'Not a real choice if the alternatives are hard to get to or you don't even know they exist.' Nicole countered, giving an eyebrow to the use of the word "magick" as they continued back towards the Chantry.

[Fairly happy to fast-travel back to the Chantry... well unless you hit the 'random encounter' button... *smirks*]

[Jeremy Silverstein]

[Boston]

"That is true, and many do give out far to much information online, often without knowing that they are doing so, we need to educate people about what is safe and also have strong and sensible laws for how the government and others are to handle information online."
Jon agreed.

"We need to teach people a lot of things. Like VPN's and adblockers." Serge said with a grin.

"What makes you think the Union operative in charge of such things are not Masters of Mind Serge? Remember not everyone do magick with wands and chalk stars on the floor, many of use information one have access to or other means."
Jon commented.

"Well you got me there." Serge said with defeated sigh. "You know....I think my traditions have a couple of guys specializing in that sort of magick. Social media magick. Kinda wanna learn about it myself."

(OOC: I am also ok with fast traveling)

[Anja Rebekka Schultze]

[Boston]

'Not a real choice if the alternatives are hard to get to or you don't even know they exist.' Nicole countered, giving an eyebrow to the use of the word "magick" as they continued back towards the Chantry.

"That something is hard to get or one have to look around for them do not make it a non choice, I agree it is easy to lead the masses as they just do not bother to look for anything else if a good choice is put right in front of them and doing anything else is harder but that is not only the fault of the ones doing the leading, if someone want to be a sheep let them."
Jon said and shrugged.
"As long as alternative information is out there, it is up to the individual to do the effort en find it."

"We need to teach people a lot of things. Like VPN's and adblockers." Serge said with a grin.

"Adult blockers? You don't want folks watching porn?"
The Virtual Adept said sounding amused.
"But yes I get what you mean. people need to learn what they share can be used for, off course it is also a problem with what you do not choose to share. I have put up firewalls on my stuff but I have a smart coffee maker, data from that would show when I get up, and also when I get up to unusual times and break my routines, and I might not want big brother to know that. The blockers do not work that well though."

"Well you got me there." Serge said with defeated sigh. "You know....I think my traditions have a couple of guys specializing in that sort of magick. Social media magick. Kinda wanna learn about it myself."

"Information model magick, very useful that, perhaps the simplest is to use memes, one Hermetic taught me to make a sigil, but hide it in a meme, send it out and then everyone who see that meme will then help charge the sigil and then you can just fire it of when you feel like."
Jon agreed and with a nod.

After some driving around you got back to Steelhaven, no one was in the garage as the truk rolled into the garage and Nicole found a spot to park it. The green car had been lost and you where all safely home. The odd thing you noticed while driving in was a big, black kaka bird sitting there outside of the Chantry and looking at it intently.

[Jeremy Silverstein]

[Boston]

"Adult blockers? You don't want folks watching porn?"
The Virtual Adept said sounding amused.
"But yes I get what you mean. people need to learn what they share can be used for, off course it is also a problem with what you do not choose to share. I have put up firewalls on my stuff but I have a smart coffee maker, data from that would show when I get up, and also when I get up to unusual times and break my routines, and I might not want big brother to know that. The blockers do not work that well though."

"They might not...but they do let you avoid those unskippable 30 second youtube ads so there worth it." Serge said with a grin.

"Information model magick, very useful that, perhaps the simplest is to use memes, one Hermetic taught me to make a sigil, but hide it in a meme, send it out and then everyone who see that meme will then help charge the sigil and then you can just fire it of when you feel like."
Jon agreed and with a nod.

"I learned how to cast magick by sending an image through a text. So I guess I'm on my way. Don't know the in's and out's of using memes in magick though. That's something I really want to learn more in depth. Especially since I'm putting more and more of my art online." Serge said.

After some driving around you got back to Steelhaven, no one was in the garage as the truk rolled into the garage and Nicole found a spot to park it. The green car had been lost and you where all safely home. The odd thing you noticed while driving in was a big, black kaka bird sitting there outside of the Chantry and looking at it intently.

"And now that concludes our thrilling adventure." Serge said opening the door and getting out of the car. He gave the kaka bird a curious look, having never seen that kind of bird before, before looking back at his group. "I suppose some of us take the crates to the basement and some of us report to the chief right?"

[Anja Rebekka Schultze]

[Boston]

"They might not...but they do let you avoid those unskippable 30 second youtube ads so there worth it." Serge said with a grin.

"Ad bockers yeah not adult blockers, let us just say I have add blockers on my computers but not adult blockers. I am not watching nearly a minutes of adds just to see a five minute video."
Jon agree and nodded.
"I do want my porn though."

"I learned how to cast magick by sending an image through a text. So I guess I'm on my way. Don't know the in's and out's of using memes in magick though. That's something I really want to learn more in depth. Especially since I'm putting more and more of my art online." Serge said.

"I have a fake Facebook profile I use for stuff I do not want the Union to get involved with and trace back to me, I just put the meme on there, it worked pretty well."
The Virtual Adept said.

"And now that concludes our thrilling adventure." Serge said opening the door and getting out of the car. He gave the kaka bird a curious look, having never seen that kind of bird before, before looking back at his group. "I suppose some of us take the crates to the basement and some of us report to the chief right?"

"Yeah what if me and Nicole get the crates down to the basement and you and Miss Mar talk with the Chief."
Bruce said.
"I can make a written rapport about the mission."
Antonio offered.
"I can help out with the crates as well." Jon said."

(OOC: Don't drink coffee or your teeth with stain someone said to me, buahaha they do not know me very well, if the choice is between nom nom and prettiness I will always choose the nom noms. )

[Nicole Bouchard]

[Boston]

Anja's Post:

'So it's fine if a load of barriers are put up? As long as someone really determined, who has the skill, time and patience to get to the alternative does?' Nicole retorted. 'No, refuse to buy that package, I do. It's as elitist as those jerks who sneer at poor people and say "just work harder, m'kay? You'll get the cheese if you do it hard enough!" and all that shit.'

Anja's Post:

'Or... we put in the security as standard and stop companies peddling stuff which has enough spyware and holes to make any police state happy.'

[Steelhaven]

Anja's Post:

Serge's Post:

Once Nicole had killed the engine and clambered out of the cab, she leaned up against the side of the truck, lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply, visibly relaxing. 'Give us an A- on that one, I do. Only bits not planned for was the safe door and eight Mirrorshades at once. Not too shabby.'

Anja's Post:

'Sweet Mary, you're not giving me stuff to read.' Nicole replied, rolling her eyes. 'Best I do the report to the Chief; got other updates. The two cells and that laptop also need to go up to Sharaya's place sharpish too.'

[Adley's gonna hate having to admit Nick's planning/leadership skills are actually fairly decent from that example... *tongue*]

[Adley]

"Very well we will offer aid if we can."
Master Haagen said and then he turned to Nico.
"Adept Markov would you please take Charlie with you."
Nico nodded.
"Yes sure I can do that unless you need me to help out with this familiar our Sodalis say are attacking us."

"It's not a place for a puppy," he said, unsure of how well Nico had healed from her ordeal at any rate.

// from what example? The raid? Well no one's dead (at least anyone that wasn't already dead), so there's that

[Jeremy Silverstein]

[Boston]

"Ad bockers yeah not adult blockers, let us just say I have add blockers on my computers but not adult blockers. I am not watching nearly a minutes of adds just to see a five minute video."
Jon agree and nodded.
"I do want my porn though."

"And I want the ability to watch all my obscure cartoons without being bombarded by requests from hot single ladies in my area." Serge said with a chuckle.

[Steelhaven]

Once Nicole had killed the engine and clambered out of the cab, she leaned up against the side of the truck, lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply, visibly relaxing. 'Give us an A- on that one, I do. Only bits not planned for was the safe door and eight Mirrorshades at once. Not too shabby.'

"What! A-? Boooooo. Bump it up to an A at least." Serge said jokingly.

"Yeah what if me and Nicole get the crates down to the basement and you and Miss Mar talk with the Chief."
Bruce said.
"I can make a written rapport about the mission."
Antonio offered.
"I can help out with the crates as well." Jon said."

'Sweet Mary, you're not giving me stuff to read.' Nicole replied, rolling her eyes. 'Best I do the report to the Chief; got other updates. The two cells and that laptop also need to go up to Sharaya's place sharpish too.'

"I'm fine with going to the chief. I need to tell him about the red dot next to us. Come on, time's a wasting." Serge said waiting for Helena to get out of the car so that they could head to the chief's office.

[Anja Rebekka Schultze]

[Boston]

"And I want the ability to watch all my obscure cartoons without being bombarded by requests from hot single ladies in my area." Serge said with a chuckle.

"That is a good point, then again a good add blocker will do that you do not need a cyber nanny to fix the problem."
Jon said with a chuckle.

'So it's fine if a load of barriers are put up? As long as someone really determined, who has the skill, time and patience to get to the alternative does?' Nicole retorted. 'No, refuse to buy that package, I do. It's as elitist as those jerks who sneer at poor people and say "just work harder, m'kay? You'll get the cheese if you do it hard enough!" and all that shit.'

"Oh for sure saying hey do a google search or you know instead of just watching what your steaming service of choice suggests search for what you are interested in, that is so elitist, people need to be served everything on a silver platter or it is elitist...seriously Nicole?"
Jon said and he raised an eyebrow.

Or... we put in the security as standard and stop companies peddling stuff which has enough spyware and holes to make any police state happy.'

"That would be preferable."
The Virtual Adept commented wryly.

[Steelhaven]

Once Nicole had killed the engine and clambered out of the cab, she leaned up against the side of the truck, lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply, visibly relaxing. 'Give us an A- on that one, I do. Only bits not planned for was the safe door and eight Mirrorshades at once. Not too shabby.'

"No one died, no sleepers where put in danger and the Law of Shade was not broken, I would say we did pretty well and our captive looks like she can afford to buy herself a new safe door if we let her go."
Antonio agreed with a nod. Helena said nothing she was not used to her Mentor praising her for a simple task done without issues and so she where not to generous with her own praise either.

Sweet Mary, you're not giving me stuff to read.' Nicole replied, rolling her eyes. 'Best I do the report to the Chief; got other updates. The two cells and that laptop also need to go up to Sharaya's place sharpish too.'

"Not you Miss Bouchard, the written rapport would be for the Chief."
Antonio said and Helena nodded.
"If you want to rapport to my Pater Miss Bouchard I will help Mr King get the prisoners to the basement."
The Hermetic agreed and Jon nodded.
"I can take the electronics to Master Sharaya if you guys want."

"What! A-? Boooooo. Bump it up to an A at least." Serge said jokingly.

Helena just gave Serge a look and she shook her head, clearly not all that impressed.

"I'm fine with going to the chief. I need to tell him about the red dot next to us. Come on, time's a wasting." Serge said waiting for Helena to get out of the car so that they could head to the chief's office.

"It seams Miss Bouchard will be going with you to the Chief Mr Yager."
Helena said and nodded.
"I will help out with the prisoners."

"It's not a place for a puppy," he said, unsure of how well Nico had healed from her ordeal at any rate.

"Very well, I will take Charlie."
Nico agreed with a sigh.
"Ah I might still be able to help, I was making this for Mr Wainwright for Christmas, now that he see spirits he needs some protection."
The Verditius said and she pulled what looked like a gun made out of glass from herpocket, all the parts where transperrant and looked like glass or ice, there where also three glass bullets.
"These will harm spirits, I have only made three bullets for it yet, I had hoped to have time to make a whole magazine before I wrap it as a gift, take this if you end up needing to defend yourself."
Nico said and she handed you the glass gun and the bullets.

(OOC: Helena is all, my Pater would expect this level of performance from us we did adequately.)

[Nicole Bouchard]

[Boston]

Anja's Post:

'I know what turns up on a search is a load of BS half the time, and the other ones it's what the big companies want to show you what gets the top listings.' Nicole retorted. 'Asking Google shit is like talking to your half-deaf great-aunt; keeps on "hearing" shit all wrong and offering you what it thinks you said. Or what it thinks you should have said.'

[Steelhaven]

Anja's Post:

Nicole nodded to this; she wasn't expecting praise either, just had the satisfaction of a job well done and was doing a quick post-mortem on it "for future reference".

Anja's Post:

Nicole nodded to this, moving to the truck to get her rucksack. Pulled out the slave's cell and it's detached battery and handed it over.

Anja's Post:

'Okay. And thanks, everyone.'

[It's easier to dislike someone when they're incompetent! *smirks*]

[Anja Rebekka Schultze]

[Boston]

I know what turns up on a search is a load of BS half the time, and the other ones it's what the big companies want to show you what gets the top listings.' Nicole retorted. 'Asking Google shit is like talking to your half-deaf great-aunt; keeps on "hearing" shit all wrong and offering you what it thinks you said. Or what it thinks you should have said.'

"You might have to scroll past the first listings, it will take you a little bit of time and effort I still say that if you are not willing to put just a little bit of effort into finding things out then it is your own fault if you are led."
Jon said simply.
"Finding stuff that are not just offered are readily available and we are talking taking five minutes here you can not complete expecting someone to take five minutes on a google search to someone pulling themselves out of poverty it is just not the same thing."

[Steelhaven]

Nicole nodded to this, moving to the truck to get her rucksack. Pulled out the slave's cell and it's detached battery and handed it over.

The Virtual Adept nodded. Helena handed him Vera's computer and phone.
"Ok great I will get this stuff to Master Sharaya."
Jon said and nodded.

Okay. And thanks, everyone.'

"Yeah good working with you."
Bruce said as he and Helena started getting the crates onto the dolly. Helena gave you a nod.
"I will make sure they get to the basement okey and when write up a rapport."
Antonio said.
"And yes good working with you everyone."

[Adley]

[Steelhaven]

"Very well, I will take Charlie." Nico agreed with a sigh. "Ah I might still be able to help, I was making this for Mr Wainwright for Christmas, now that he see spirits he needs some protection."

He raised an eyebrow as he was presented with the weapon and ammo, having never seen anything like it before. "I hope he doesn't mind me giving it a test run," he said as he examined it and loaded it. "Thank you! if you see someone on the way that can help could you send them down?"

[Jeremy Silverstein]

[Steelhaven]

"It seams Miss Bouchard will be going with you to the Chief Mr Yager."
Helena said and nodded.
"I will help out with the prisoners."

'Okay. And thanks, everyone.'

"Yeah good working with you."
Bruce said as he and Helena started getting the crates onto the dolly. Helena gave you a nod.
"I will make sure they get to the basement okey and when write up a rapport."
Antonio said.
"And yes good working with you everyone."

"Nice working with all of you as well." Serge said with a smile as he waited for Nicole to finish getting ready before heading up to Master Morgan's office.

[Nicole Bouchard]

[Boston]

Anja's Post:

'It's harder than that and you know it. The big tech companies are gatekeepers to everything; wherever you turn, it is their suggestions, their sales, their views which are offered first. It is as bad a monopoly as Walmart was back in the 90s; goes in, nukes everything else and then peddles the products it wants you to have. Sure, people could get in their cars and drive over to the next town, but there are always some who can't do that.'

'Blaming people for being led is exactly the same as blaming people for being poor - for it lets the culprits off the hook and you don't have to do anything to change things.'

[Steelhaven]

Anja's Post:

'Oh, can someone change the truck's body back to how it was?'

Serge's Post:

'C'mon, then.' giving a jerk of her head before heading back into the main building.

[Anja Rebekka Schultze]

[Boston]

'It's harder than that and you know it. The big tech companies are gatekeepers to everything; wherever you turn, it is their suggestions, their sales, their views which are offered first. It is as bad a monopoly as Walmart was back in the 90s; goes in, nukes everything else and then peddles the products it wants you to have. Sure, people could get in their cars and drive over to the next town, but there are always some who can't do that.'

"Let me see while we have been having this discussion I have found six complete TV series that are not on either HBO or Netflix's list of recommendations, three of them from other nations, not to mention a whole library of them if you want buy them on amazon, a number of political, entertainment, fashion and healthcare articles on on the first twenty pages of google, and that is just while we have been talking and I am also doing other stuff, getting something other than the recommendations are not hard, it is not."
Jon said and he held up his phone to show you.

'Blaming people for being led is exactly the same as blaming people for being poor - for it lets the culprits off the hook and you don't have to do anything to change things.'

"What you are saying is this, if I put a cup of coffee front of you but you had to get up and go to the fridge to get juice I am a horrible horrible person for leading you to drink coffee and you can not be expected to get up and get that juice yourself, that is not the same as blaming someone for being poor, there are a degree of effort one have to be able to expect. So yes are what for example the streaming services do manipulative, off course it is, but it is manipulation easy to avoid with just a minimum of effort and if you are not willing to make that effort, are not willing to get up and get a glass of juice instead of drinking the coffee in front of you well then you deserve your coffee and you deserve to be led."
The Virtual Adept said firmly.

[Steelhaven]

Oh, can someone change the truck's body back to how it was?'

"I will take care of it, as soon as I have helped to get the prisoners down into the basement."
Bruce replied.

'C'mon, then.' giving a jerk of her head before heading back into the main building.

You and Serge, if he went with you got into the main part of the Chantry, Antonio headed for his room while Jon went to get the electronics to Narim, Helena and Bruce headed for the door to the basement with the crates containing the prisoners.

[Jeremy Silverstein]

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'C'mon, then.' giving a jerk of her head before heading back into the main building.

You and Serge, if he went with you got into the main part of the Chantry, Antonio headed for his room while Jon went to get the electronics to Narim, Helena and Bruce headed for the door to the basement with the crates containing the prisoners.

"Right behind you." Serge said following behind his cabalmate to the main part of the chantry, clipboard still in hand as he flipped through the various drawings he had made for the missions.

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