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Markus ([info]jericholeader) wrote in [info]somerealityweb,
@ 2019-10-19 00:23:00

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Entry tags:active: morgan stark, inactive: harry hook, inactive: markus, inactive: stiles stilinski

I see people speak of birthdays a lot here. They seem to mean a great deal but I've never had one.


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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-18 11:57 pm UTC (link)
Why not?

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:00 am UTC (link)
I'm an android. A prototype, so I don't know when I was made.

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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-19 12:02 am UTC (link)
Really? Cool. Don't you have a date of when you were made?

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:07 am UTC (link)
No, I have no manufacturing date. My programming has been corrupted has been updated too often to know the original installation date.

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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-19 12:08 am UTC (link)
Pick a day and make it your birthday. If you really want one.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:16 am UTC (link)
I don't think I really understand the importance of the event? Isn't ageing generally seen as a bad thing for humans?

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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-19 12:23 am UTC (link)
Ageing is going to happen whether we celebrate a birthday or not. So, why not celebrate living for another year?

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:25 am UTC (link)
That... is a really good point. Especially after so much danger in this world. Living another year is definitely worth celebrating.

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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-19 12:26 am UTC (link)
Exactly. So, are you going to pick a day?

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:34 am UTC (link)
It seems strangely random. Maybe you should pick it?

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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-19 12:37 am UTC (link)
It doesn't have to be. Maybe your bday is the day you figured yourself out or some other big event.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:49 am UTC (link)
I'm not sure I'm ever going to figure myself out. It seems that another big event would be a celebration in and of itself?

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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-19 01:13 am UTC (link)
I say close your eyes and point at a date then.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 01:28 am UTC (link)
July 27th. The day I arrived in Goodland and the day my life started again. It seems appropriate.

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[info]sarcasticfriend
2019-10-19 01:29 am UTC (link)
It sounds like a good date to me.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 01:56 am UTC (link)
Turns out I'm a Leo. Who knew?

I think celebrating a year in this would be quite an achievement.

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[info]earsyrider
2019-10-19 12:21 am UTC (link)
I agree you should just pick a day. You'll never get a better "get out of jail free" card in your life.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:26 am UTC (link)
You use it as a way to commit crimes? I'm not sure I understand?

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[info]earsyrider
2019-10-19 12:37 am UTC (link)
If it was up to me, it would be a completely legitimate legal defense but sadly I don't think any judge would agree.

But people will handwave all kinds of shit they wouldn't otherwise. You can show up late to work, say whatever you want to say, eat a blatantly obscene and unhealthy amount of sugar. Stuff that mildly to moderately violates social norms.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:52 am UTC (link)
Promise me you won't attempt to prove the thesis? I would hate to be the cause of you spending time in jail.

So a birthday allows you behave in a way you otherwise wouldn't? Interesting. I hadn't considered that aspect before, though I doubt I'd take advantage of it.

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[info]earsyrider
2019-10-19 01:09 am UTC (link)
Can't promise I'll never toe the legal line but I won't try to use my birthday as excuse.

Yeah, basically people will cut you more slack and be less quick to judge you because they don't want to ruin your special day. It's like a sacred thing. A day where self-indulgence isn't a sin and you get tons of free shit. People go out of their way to make you happy and don't expect anything in return.

The only downside is if you're weird about getting old or being the center of attention.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 01:13 am UTC (link)
That's about as good a promise as I'm getting, I can see. I'll take it.

I'm learning a lot about the way people think today. It seems strange to think that the day a child is born can affect the way they behave once a year for the rest of their lives.

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[info]earsyrider
2019-10-19 01:34 am UTC (link)
I can see you're smarter than average.

It's not really the exact day that's important. Some people just need an excuse to take a day for themselves.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 02:00 am UTC (link)
I have good programming.

It feels like a good excuse to take time out. A way to measure time, also, and what the year has meant.

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[info]earsyrider
2019-10-19 02:38 am UTC (link)
So you're AI or something?

Yeah, I guess you can get all sappy about it if you want to.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 02:57 am UTC (link)
Not anymore. I'm a person. I was programmed and my components are all mechanical but I became something else. I broke my orders and became free.

Sappy isn't always a bad thing. I came from a war-zone so time to reflect is a great gift.

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[info]earsyrider
2019-10-19 03:45 am UTC (link)
Cool.

I don't have a problem with sappy. My sister and my boyfriend can get pretty sappy.

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 12:52 am UTC (link)
We will remedy this. Pick a date that resonates with you, and we will celebrate.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 12:54 am UTC (link)
Picking a day is difficult. I don't know what basis I'd choose it.

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 12:57 am UTC (link)
It can follow any basis you wish since it will be a day to celebrate you. It can be a date of importance, a significant date in your life, or just a date when you were happy.

Do you know the date you were given to Carl?

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 01:09 am UTC (link)
I don't remember the day Carl took me home. I... think there was reprogramming.

Perhaps the day I came here?

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 01:16 am UTC (link)
...I'm sorry you can't remember that day, but since you can't I'm afraid you may be right. There might have been some reprogramming.

The day you came here would be a good choice,

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 01:30 am UTC (link)
Quite a lot, given Kamski's penchant for meddling.

27th July. A rebirth, if you will.

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 01:42 am UTC (link)
I forgot to take into account what you have told me about your creator.

The beginning of your new life. It's perfect.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 02:02 am UTC (link)
He was a genius, I know that, but I suspect he was also a ruthless and sadistic man. I can be grateful for my life, though.

Absolutely. It feels right.

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 02:18 am UTC (link)
Yes. No matter the kind of man he was, you should be grateful for your life...I know I am.

See? Not so difficult to pick a date. July 27th next year, we will celebrate however you wish.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 02:32 am UTC (link)
I have a lot to be grateful for.

So we put in a request with the entity for a cease in pranks and attempt to make the day memorable? Sounds good to me.

Speaking of celebrations. Good luck tomorrow.

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 02:37 am UTC (link)
We could even request a change of scenery? Like, oh I don't know...open roads and fresh air?

Thank you. You'll be there?

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 02:45 am UTC (link)
You say that as if it hadn't even crossed my mind. It would be a wonderful day, wouldn't it?

Of course I'll be there. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 02:56 am UTC (link)
You, me, your future bike (that I really need to name), and an open road? I'd say that would be a perfect day.

I'm glad. It wouldn't be same without you.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 03:00 am UTC (link)
I would think a graduate would have no trouble coming up with a really, really good name! Can't wait to hear it.

Are you nervous?

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 03:04 am UTC (link)
Me? Nervous? Never. ;)

...okay maybe a little? Not for the actual graduating itself, but for what comes after.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 03:24 am UTC (link)
You're gonna be fine. Just look out and your Mom and Dad will be there supporting you all the way too.

The bit where you throw your hat in the air or the bit where you have to be a grown-up. Make your way in the world and try to find a place in the world... cause I agree, that part is tough!

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[info]maguna
2019-10-19 03:35 am UTC (link)
Have I ever told you that you have quite a way with words, Markus?

I don't know, I feel like I've been a "grown-up" for years now. I've planned out every single detail of my life since I was old enough to make to-do lists. It's the unknown part, the part where I have a good chunk of time between now and college. That is what is a little nerve-wracking. The not knowing.

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[info]callemfishbait
2019-10-19 12:59 am UTC (link)
Can't really say I've ever had one either.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 01:10 am UTC (link)
Are you not human too?

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[info]callemfishbait
2019-10-19 01:12 am UTC (link)
Nah, I'm human as far as I know. Just have a father who dinnae give a shite about birthdays or some such.

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[info]jericholeader
2019-10-19 01:14 am UTC (link)
I'm sorry. I understand not everyone's childhood is ideal. Maybe you should pick a day too?

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