[network] @Iwillnot; What's a cat to do [open] Day 156

[absentconstellation]

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[ The Cat has regained his tablet, packed his bag with as much food as it would fit and holed himself up in the house accessible only by a dog house. It seemed appropriate. Now he's assessing what to do next, and as much as it pains him to admit, he needs some advice on that. ]

Where might a particularly small individual do the most good?

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[absentconstellation]

[ Whatever bro he still feels pain, and making a new body for himself is exhausting. ]

What is an "app"?

[rubikscomplex]

a program for the tablet you're using
different apps have different functions
some people have a map app that lets them map things as they go along
there's a data app on your tablet that lets you access community data from the sd cards we've found

[absentconstellation]

[ He will try to absorb as much of this as he can, but he doesn't like being too dependent on someone for information who is so well known for playing games. ]

I shall see if I have any effect on Tifa's tablet.

[rubikscomplex]

[Very occasionally, he's not playing games.]

let us know what you find
there's also the cat lady's house
and jia xu's house
she was the one the program lockheart's using came from
her house, anyway

check romanov's guide for those

[absentconstellation]

I will see what is closest. If I cannot affect one it is unlikely that I can affect the others.

[ Efficiency! Or laziness. Both? ]

[rubikscomplex]

[Laziness.]

what you can affect is highly variable
don't dismiss any possibility

[absentconstellation]

It is my understanding that we have very limited time available in which to escape this place.

[rubikscomplex]

you won't go in the vents
and we have yet to find anywhere else more useful for you
you've got time, d.c.

[absentconstellation]

I have been informed of several locations which may be easier for a cat to search than a human, even a young one.

[rubikscomplex]

where?

[He is actually curious, not being dismissive.]

[absentconstellation]

A play structure for children, the dark places in the hospital. I have negotiated an acceptable deal to explore the vents with the man with the metal arm.

[rubikscomplex]

if they're talking about the northern parks
the play structure has dead bodies piled up under the snow
you okay with that?
not sure what "dark places" there are in the hospital that they're talking about
but if you're already heading that way for lockhart, good
and the guy with the metal arm isn't someone you should trust, btw

[absentconstellation]

You are a healer. I imagine you have seen scores of the dead. I have seen many thousands of times more than that.

[ It's a constellation thing. ]

Why should I not trust him?

[ He doesn't actually care about your opinion, but he is interested in its origins. ]

[rubikscomplex]

do you have to do that?
the "i'm an immortal being of knowledge and experience far more vast than your own" thing
you realize it's incredibly cliche?

and you shouldn't trust anyone
we're all desperate to get out of here
and you just look like a cat
easier on the conscience if someone murders you for the cause

[absentconstellation]

If you do not wish to hear cliches then you should not ask questions to which you already know the answer.

[ He is also super paternalistic, so enjoy that, House. ]

It would certainly not be the first time.

[rubikscomplex]

[Go away, Star Catdad. He already has Batdad and his paternalism to deal with.]

so how many times have you died?
please tell me it's less than nine
please, please

[absentconstellation]

Far more, I'm afraid.

[ He doesn't keep count. ]

[rubikscomplex]

do you have an upper limit?
9 million?

[absentconstellation]

No doubt. A mortal body requires power and resources. Eventually those things will run out, as all things must in time.

[rubikscomplex]

stars burn out
yadda yadda
are you usually up in space doing star cat things?
how does that work?

[He apparently has places to check. Onto other things.]

[absentconstellation]

I prefer to spend my time in the mortal realms, when I can. Lesser immortals and Gods can be dreadfully dull. The other constellations are content to observe the other realms and keep to themselves.

[rubikscomplex]

and only you
our savior constellation cat
see us for the fascinating creatures we really are
don't i feel speshul?

[absentconstellation]

I said naught of being a savior. I do not interfere in mortal affairs.

As I seem to be under another's power here, I believe the rules may have changed.

[rubikscomplex]

then what do you do?
just sit around and watch?
that has to be boring
good thing you're getting into the game now

[absentconstellation]

I have found it to be quite rewarding. Mortals are fascinating.

[ He makes - gasp - friends! ]