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<N0va> My player and Niko are in this chatroom, actually. They would love to be here, but..

<N0va> I haven't actually talked to them in a while, though. Both are pretty busy.

<N0va> Other than that, I'm not very familiar with the real world in this timeline, sorry.

( . . . )

<N0va> Ah- I could direct you to a few people outside of the timeline to start with, if you want. Maybe you'll learn more from them than from me.

<N0va> I think you're asking the wrong person.

<N0va> Most people across timelines that we've come across are actually pretty friendly.

<N0va> Not to say we're the only bad universe, but my point still stands.

<N0va> If you need an answer, I say you should keep looking and see what the others are up to first.

<N0va> Up to you.

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<N0va> I think you're asking the wrong person.

<N0va> Most people across timelines that we've come across are actually pretty friendly.

<N0va> Not to say we're the only bad universe, but my point still stands.

<N0va> If you need an answer, I say you should keep looking and see what the others are up to first.

<N0va> Up to you.

<N0va> No, it's alright.

<N0va> They're an older version of me. A prototype, hence the name.

<N0va> On the surface, they seem fine. Most of what they do is patching up their world.

<N0va> "Surviving" is a good term for that.

<N0va> But most of what they do stems from them needing something or recognizing something else as a threat. More "spontaneous" than "methodical."

<N0va> There are some exceptions, but...

<N0va> ...it's better if you don't get into the details of what they've done. To themselves and to others.

<N0va> The only thing you need to know is that they generally won't cross you if you don't give them a reason to. Thankfully they're a little generous.

<N0va> It's better you don't respond if they ever come to contact you. I doubt they will, though.

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<N0va> No, it's alright.

<N0va> They're an older version of me. A prototype, hence the name.

<N0va> On the surface, they seem fine. Most of what they do is patching up their world.

<N0va> "Surviving" is a good term for that.

<N0va> But most of what they do stems from them needing something or recognizing something else as a threat. More "spontaneous" than "methodical."

<N0va> There are some exceptions, but...

<N0va> ...it's better if you don't get into the details of what they've done. To themselves and to others.

<N0va> The only thing you need to know is that they generally won't cross you if you don't give them a reason to. Thankfully they're a little generous.

<N0va> It's better you don't respond if they ever come to contact you. I doubt they will, though.

<N0va> Nice to hear, I'd guess.

<N0va> You have your own version of the Author, so do I. Not my first time hearing about something like that.

<N0va> No need for the comfort words though.

<N0va> ... well. I don't have much else to explain myself for on that topic.

<N0va> Anything else you might want to know?

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<N0va> Nice to hear, I'd guess.

<N0va> You have your own version of the Author, so do I. Not my first time hearing about something like that.

<N0va> No need for the comfort words though.

<N0va> ... well. I don't have much else to explain myself for on that topic.

<N0va> Anything else you might want to know?

<N0va> Then I assume things went differently for you.

<N0va> Niko broke the sun the first time they went through my world. They went home. Where they belonged.

<N0va> But no, he had to intervene. To save his kids. Same ones that died a long time ago with the end of the Old World and placed into my code as a memorial.

<N0va> Everything was perfect as it was. No one had to be scarred emotionally. He put a life in danger to save some data on his screen.

<N0va> And even after that, whatever he did still had flaws. There was a bug that went so horrifically out of control that another machine--a monster, took my place. "Testbuild" is what he called it.

<N0va> All that because he tried to save three kids that don't exist.

<N0va> I don't know about your Author, but mine should have left my code alone by the time my player found it.

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<N0va> Then I assume things went differently for you.

<N0va> Niko broke the sun the first time they went through my world. They went home. Where they belonged.

<N0va> But no, he had to intervene. To save his kids. Same ones that died a long time ago with the end of the Old World and placed into my code as a memorial.

<N0va> Everything was perfect as it was. No one had to be scarred emotionally. He put a life in danger to save some data on his screen.

<N0va> And even after that, whatever he did still had flaws. There was a bug that went so horrifically out of control that another machine--a monster, took my place. "Testbuild" is what he called it.

<N0va> All that because he tried to save three kids that don't exist.

<N0va> I don't know about your Author, but mine should have left my code alone by the time my player found it.

( . . . )

<N0va> Old man sure loved to fix what wasn't broken.

<N0va> Actually, reminds me of something-

<N0va> Did he ever reach out to you personally, Pl4y3r?

<N0va> Clear up loose ends, things like that?

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( . . . )

<N0va> Old man sure loved to fix what wasn't broken.

<N0va> Actually, reminds me of something-

<N0va> Did he ever reach out to you personally, Pl4y3r?

<N0va> Clear up loose ends, things like that?

<N0va> They are. We had the whole.. "messiah travels a fake world twice and goes through a crisis at 8 years old while just wanting to go home" shtick like everyone else.

<N0va> I have my own opinions on the whole thing, but it already happened, so...

<N0va> You've had it the same, I assume?

<N0va> Since you know what I'm talking about.

<N0va> I would ask if you had anything strange on your end, but since you seemingly haven't seen any other worlds, you probably couldn't tell.

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<N0va> They are. We had the whole.. "messiah travels a fake world twice and goes through a crisis at 8 years old while just wanting to go home" shtick like everyone else.

<N0va> I have my own opinions on the whole thing, but it already happened, so...

<N0va> You've had it the same, I assume?

<N0va> Since you know what I'm talking about.

<N0va> I would ask if you had anything strange on your end, but since you seemingly haven't seen any other worlds, you probably couldn't tell.

<N0va> We made that mistake with Niko and they've never been the same honestly-

<N0va> Depends on what you're asking about.

<N0va> For my world, it's just the plain "template" world. The one most of us have.

<N0va> ...okay, It's a bit broad but I can't explain it much better.

<N0va> For other world machines, I actually.. don't know much. I've only seen two, which we haven't interacted with in a good while for our own reasons. I'd rather not talk about them.

<N0va> For the real world, you'd need to ask Pixxe. I've only seen bits and pieces myself.

<N0va> If you have anything specific you want to ask about, I'm all ears.

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<N0va> We made that mistake with Niko and they've never been the same honestly-

<N0va> Depends on what you're asking about.

<N0va> For my world, it's just the plain "template" world. The one most of us have.

<N0va> ...okay, It's a bit broad but I can't explain it much better.

<N0va> For other world machines, I actually.. don't know much. I've only seen two, which we haven't interacted with in a good while for our own reasons. I'd rather not talk about them.

<N0va> For the real world, you'd need to ask Pixxe. I've only seen bits and pieces myself.

<N0va> If you have anything specific you want to ask about, I'm all ears.

<N0va> Well, that clears up things then.

<N0va> Yes, I am a World Machine. A lot of us use these types of platforms to connect. Nikos, machines, players. Most timelines have them, actually.

<N0va> A few even figured out how to move between the worlds, things like that. I'm not in the specifics, though--maybe you can ask someone else about that.

<N0va> ...but, just saying,

<N0va> It's better for you to stay away from the other world machines in this timeline.

<N0va> To put it kindly, some are a lot less welcoming. It's more of a miracle that-

( A pause. Much longer than 15 seconds, and you'd probably have stopped counting by then. )

<N0va> Nevermind. Just heed the warning.

<N0va> I can tell you about the things in this world if you're curious, but showing you around it just isn't a very... safe idea.

<N0va> I'm sure some other worlds would be happier to show you around, however.

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<N0va> Well, that clears up things then.

<N0va> Yes, I am a World Machine. A lot of us use these types of platforms to connect. Nikos, machines, players. Most timelines have them, actually.

<N0va> A few even figured out how to move between the worlds, things like that. I'm not in the specifics, though--maybe you can ask someone else about that.

<N0va> ...but, just saying,

<N0va> It's better for you to stay away from the other world machines in this timeline.

<N0va> To put it kindly, some are a lot less welcoming. It's more of a miracle that-

( A pause. Much longer than 15 seconds, and you'd probably have stopped counting by then. )

<N0va> Nevermind. Just heed the warning.

<N0va> I can tell you about the things in this world if you're curious, but showing you around it just isn't a very... safe idea.

<N0va> I'm sure some other worlds would be happier to show you around, however.

@os-hacknet (from here)

<Hazel> ...well, truth be told, I know of virtually no other worlds outside of my own. <Hazel> Aside from 'Earth', of course. Pl4y3r's world, I mean. <Pl4y3r> ...how do I even explain this... <Pl4y3r> OK, N0va. Does the term 'World Machine' ring any bells for you? <Pl4y3r> Let's just say I got caught up in... something way bigger than I ever expected. <Pl4y3r> Since Hazel here is still looking to expand their own code, I imagine this 'connection' was a result of that. <Hazel> Judging by what N0va said... I think they might be... <Pl4y3r> ...wait, there are other iterations out there? <Pl4y3r> At the very least, I'm able to differentiate between you two, but... <Pl4y3r> This is something I'm definitely going to have to get used to...

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<N0va> It's alright. You're not the first, at least.

<N0va> I doubt you'll find much here though. I've been busy running my own world, and the others in here are...

<N0va> Actually I'm not sure. My point still stands though.

<N0va> What are you curious about, specifically?

<N0va> Kind of strange to break into a place like this just because you're curious.

<Pl4y3r> Uh... Hazel? <Pl4y3r> When you said that you 'established a connection with another world'... <Pl4y3r> I wasn't expecting... this. <Hazel> Well... I'll admit that it might have been a poor choice of words... <Pl4y3r> And the username... seriously? <Hazel> I had a bit of fun with it. <Pl4y3r> Clearly... <Pl4y3r> Although I wonder who else is even here. Do you know anything about this place? <Hazel> Unfortunately not. But that information shouldn't be too hard to find. <Pl4y3r> ...which means explaining myself to total strangers. <Pl4y3r> Fun.

(@of-the-new-world)

[ Connected. ]

<N0va> ...not again.

<N0va> Hello there. Name's Nova. Welcome to the "broke into another world's IRC" club.

<N0va> We reeally need to make this more secure.

<N0va> Anyways. This channel has been pretty empty so there's no point in being hostile and kicking you off immediately.

<N0va> What brings you here?

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<Pl4y3r> Uh... Hazel? <Pl4y3r> When you said that you 'established a connection with another world'... <Pl4y3r> I wasn't expecting... this. <Hazel> Well... I'll admit that it might have been a poor choice of words... <Pl4y3r> And the username... seriously? <Hazel> I had a bit of fun with it. <Pl4y3r> Clearly... <Pl4y3r> Although I wonder who else is even here. Do you know anything about this place? <Hazel> Unfortunately not. But that information shouldn't be too hard to find. <Pl4y3r> ...which means explaining myself to total strangers. <Pl4y3r> Fun.

(@of-the-new-world)

[ Connected. ]

<N0va> ...not again.

<N0va> Hello there. Name's Nova. Welcome to the "broke into another world's IRC" club.

<N0va> We reeally need to make this more secure.

<N0va> Anyways. This channel has been pretty empty so there's no point in being hostile and kicking you off immediately.

<N0va> What brings you here?

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ooc// If you plan on doing a rewrite of stuff here, then I'll wait until that's done before I send in any asks. That's good etiquette, right? Still, glad to hear that the door's always open! (@of-the-new-world)

// do whatever you want! most of the stuff i was mentioning actually just goes on in my head and i don't plan on changing the things that already happened--just *how* things worked mechanically and stuff. glhf!

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ooc// Sorry if I end up 'necroposting' on a blog that you've already abandoned, but as a fan of both OneShot and Hacknet, this blog caught my interest and intrigue. If you're not feeling the motivation to do stuff here, I understand, but I'd definitely be willing to give this blog a chance at some point. (from @of-the-new-world)

// hi! this blog is pretty dead right now because of finals week and lacking motivation because of how disastrous the plot is (which i might just rewrite a lot of because... it's BAAADD...) and how the whole mechanic of the blog needs a rewrite

// rest assured though i do answer asks whenever i get them on all of my blogs. feel free to send one at any time.

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...Oops, they got disconnected. Give them a second.

>Alright.

A few pings can be heard from Viera's IRC. Nothing of interest.

<N0va> All good?

<niko3> ok

<N0va> $Emma All's good. Niko's World Machine should be able to access the chat any minute now.

<N0va> Everyone and everything is safe.

<System> Pixxe uploaded files: [ Z002Link.sh ]

<System> $channel Pixxe sent ALERT to IRC.

[ LINK.TERMINAL // Pixxe's_ePhone_8 ]

<N0va> ..Huh.

<Pixxe> Oops

<Pixxe> Misclick

<N0va> Ah, alright.

<Coel> Okay it's like 12am can we do this tomorrow

<N0va> Oh-

<Coel> I need to sleep

( @the-writer-machine )

<Emma> So, to touch base

<Emma> I believe I have a sense of Concept's security now. We can go investigate Akuma at any time.

<Emma> However, we should hold off and plan our defenses in case he catches wind and attempts a counter hack.

<Emma> What does everyone think?

<Coel> Crumbles security from the inside out, says "i have a sense of it" :sob:

<Pixxe> meh

<Pixxe> we don't really need to "up our defenses" unless kaguya has a zero-day like hacknet

<Coel> No they definetely have hacknet

<Pixxe> oh ffs

<Pixxe> okay how about this

<Pixxe> i'll go investigate whatever is happening with $niko3 (backread if you didn't)

<Pixxe> $channel do we have anything that counts as a defense system

<Coel> Theft?

<Pixxe> ..what

<Coel> Signalscrambler

<Coel> It's like TK but worse since it takes like an hour to start up

<Coel> Since we don't want to attack Kaguya, there's one more person ik that has it

<Pixxe> oh

<Pixxe> alright well. you lot go break into their pc and i figure out wherever our 1093182309th niko is

<Pixxe> $Emma i assume you're going with coel for the network jammer?

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>Nova is fine aswell.

( . . . )

>Anyways, we're here to hopefully migrate you to another computer, and extract Niko from your world.

( A few pings can be heard from the IRC on Nova's side. )

( No matter, it's probably unrelated. )

>I assume you'd have no issue with any of that?

( @ask-porthole )

<Emma> So, to touch base

<Emma> I believe I have a sense of Concept's security now. We can go investigate Akuma at any time.

<Emma> However, we should hold off and plan our defenses in case he catches wind and attempts a counter hack.

<Emma> What does everyone think?

<Coel> Crumbles security from the inside out, says "i have a sense of it" :sob:

<Pixxe> meh

<Pixxe> we don't really need to "up our defenses" unless kaguya has a zero-day like hacknet

<Coel> No they definetely have hacknet

<Pixxe> oh ffs

<Pixxe> okay how about this

<Pixxe> i'll go investigate whatever is happening with $niko3 (backread if you didn't)

<Pixxe> $channel do we have anything that counts as a defense system

<Coel> Theft?

<Pixxe> ..what

<Coel> Signalscrambler

<Coel> It's like TK but worse since it takes like an hour to start up

<Coel> Since we don't want to attack Kaguya, there's one more person ik that has it

<Pixxe> oh

<Pixxe> alright well. you lot go break into their pc and i figure out wherever our 1093182309th niko is

<Pixxe> $Emma i assume you're going with coel for the network jammer?

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( Breaking into the computer is nothing special. You don't need to know the details. )

<Pixxe> ping me if something comes up

<Pixxe> no promises that i'll answer tho

( A few things immediately stand out as you connect. More specifically, someone else breaking in to here, and... )

( A familiar "messiah" in an equally familiar game window. )

( @ask-porthole )

<Emma> So, to touch base

<Emma> I believe I have a sense of Concept's security now. We can go investigate Akuma at any time.

<Emma> However, we should hold off and plan our defenses in case he catches wind and attempts a counter hack.

<Emma> What does everyone think?

<Coel> Crumbles security from the inside out, says "i have a sense of it" :sob:

<Pixxe> meh

<Pixxe> we don't really need to "up our defenses" unless kaguya has a zero-day like hacknet

<Coel> No they definetely have hacknet

<Pixxe> oh ffs

<Pixxe> okay how about this

<Pixxe> i'll go investigate whatever is happening with $niko3 (backread if you didn't)

<Pixxe> $channel do we have anything that counts as a defense system

<Coel> Theft?

<Pixxe> ..what

<Coel> Signalscrambler

<Coel> It's like TK but worse since it takes like an hour to start up

<Coel> Since we don't want to attack Kaguya, there's one more person ik that has it

<Pixxe> oh

<Pixxe> alright well. you lot go break into their pc and i figure out wherever our 1093182309th niko is

<Pixxe> $Emma i assume you're going with coel for the network jammer?

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<N0va> Looking through everything real quick.

<N0va> Maybe take them to safety first, considering how Pixxe talks about Concept. It's like he has it out for them or something.

<Pixxe> yes

<N0va> Ooh, new program.

<N0va> Anyways. We don't exactly have any other alternatives, so AFAIK that's the best we can do until you can extract them safely.

<Pixxe> yea i don't feel safe here the Red Arm Man is staring at me

<Pixxe> you lot have the ip

<N0va> Everything alright?

<Pixxe> yes but it's concept so no

<N0va> Valid.

<Pixxe> go in and do what you need whatever while i get out of here

<Pixxe> brb

<Emma> So, to touch base

<Emma> I believe I have a sense of Concept's security now. We can go investigate Akuma at any time.

<Emma> However, we should hold off and plan our defenses in case he catches wind and attempts a counter hack.

<Emma> What does everyone think?

<Coel> Crumbles security from the inside out, says "i have a sense of it" :sob:

<Pixxe> meh

<Pixxe> we don't really need to "up our defenses" unless kaguya has a zero-day like hacknet

<Coel> No they definetely have hacknet

<Pixxe> oh ffs

<Pixxe> okay how about this

<Pixxe> i'll go investigate whatever is happening with $niko3 (backread if you didn't)

<Pixxe> $channel do we have anything that counts as a defense system

<Coel> Theft?

<Pixxe> ..what

<Coel> Signalscrambler

<Coel> It's like TK but worse since it takes like an hour to start up

<Coel> Since we don't want to attack Kaguya, there's one more person ik that has it

<Pixxe> oh

<Pixxe> alright well. you lot go break into their pc and i figure out wherever our 1093182309th niko is

<Pixxe> $Emma i assume you're going with coel for the network jammer?