Scene: (evening walking along road, zoom in from far, added characters in walk-talk over green screen)
5: So, <techie techie>, the best solution I can think for our resources is <techie techie>.
6: But <techie techie> and that would <techie techie>
5: Assuming you are right, <techie techie> and we would have <techie techie>.
7: That could actually work.
5: Of course it will work.
8: It could work, but maybe <techie techie> is a better path for our time and attention.
9: I would think 8's idea will give us more return for our attention, but will press us towards creativity. I am with 5. We need to let computers do computer work, even if that is counter to the optimal computative path.
6: We can start with that and work out the kinks in the meanwhile.
9: Or not. We can start with that, and let it run its course and see if there is something we can improve.
5: If? There will definitely be things we can improve. Heck, we can improve the code right now if we sit on it long enough.
7: I have sat on that long enough. I want to see results, even if that takes longer to compute.
6: Also, we all need a break. Well, actually taking it slower. But it is hard to resist curiosity.
9: Aren't we to be pitied? We were supposed to be out here and have fun...
6: We are having fun!
9: Exactly! That is the kind of fun we are having, haha.
5: Nothing wrong with having our fun in techie way.
6: Where you will be going the sound will be too loud to even think, let alone converse about our favourite way of having fun.
9: Which was the point. Sometimes we need to force ourselves beyond a threshold.
6: I agree. We need to turn it off and let blood carry away the bits and pieces of our neurons lingering around the heavily used areas of our brains. We need to force it, though, since willingly we appear to have spent most of the evening on it.
7: Then why aren't you coming to the music club?
6: Not my king of thing.
5: Yeah, 6 prefers hiking and stuff.
6: I agree with the concepts, I apply them differently.
8: Very few things you don't do differently.
6: I breathe and walk same as everybody else, haha.
*9, pauses walking and looks 6 from head to toe as 6 walks.
5: If I find a way to improve the algorithm without having to start over, I will...
6: Don't bother. Let it run as it is. Go watch some cartoons or something instead, and gather energies to better future use.
7: Or do some bench presses. You may need some of it.
9: Or come along with us dancing more often. I actually will need to catch up with you later, need to get something home.
6: I can walk you to your home. It is on my way.
8: Sure you don't want to come along?
6: No, thank you. I prefer not to bombard my ears and eyes with booming sounds and flashes of light in the darkness.
9, to 6: Shortest path is over here.
6: Alrighty, see you guys. Do have fun, yes?
5/7/8: Byes byes
9: I won't be long. See you soon.
....
9: So, you like peace of mind and senses?
6: I may like overstimulation too, but not the disco dance type.
9: What will you be doing the rest of the evening?
6: I was thinking about watching a movie, but I don't feel like that anymore. Maybe work on that extralink shortcut Ramis was talking about. Or movie and then sleep if my mood changes back.
9: I have a better idea, but that involves no movies, no sleep and no coding.
6: Uh?
9: What if you walk me to my house, and then I tie you up on my bed and leave you there, in the dark room, for a few hours. Maybe let a soothing sound in the background. Or total sensory deprivation if we feel like it.
6: Ummmm....
9: I will take it as a yes, and let this idea take roots in your mind for a bit under the yes light. You have a couple of blocks to think about it. I won't force the argument.
6: Actually I have a couple of questions, since thinking about it.
9: Shoot.
6: I have not known you into this light... since when?
9: I have had latent desires like that ever since I remember, but there were always better things to take my attention. The more liberal the environment became, the more I felt like exploring along the ideas. And ever since meeting M and their group, it was hard not to think about it, but any comment and interaction seemed too mild.
6: Have you practiced any of this before?
9: In a weird way yes, but I have enough experience, mental if not too much physical. There is nothing to worry in the direct threat way. What might get you worried is liking these experiments too much.
6: Hah, right. I don't mean that sarcastically. I know you would not force me into something I don't like.
9: You or anybody. And that is a constraint I can live with, and play along, even though true immersion supposedly goes beyond.
6: I have a hard time picturing you in this modality.
9: I have no direct visual of myself either. It is an overlay of various states. And exploring it rather than having it fixed.
6: This can only be explored, I think. Well, maybe some can have a routine lifestyle... that does not fit you.
9: What about you? Since when?
6: I am always curious, but no when... I think it came from exposure rather than boredom. But I have no experience, maybe we should talk about this a little longer.
9: Maybe, or maybe not. Maybe you need a few hours to think it through with no distractions.
6: That sounds worrying.
9: We are friends. And you trust me. After those few hours, whether your body or mind decides, we will act accordingly.
6: And what if the answer continues to be 'yes'? Should I be worried about what comes next?
9: You know that question is not the right one, but needs clarification and reassurance, so, no, nothing to worry about... gimme your arm.
*6 gives 9 arm, 9 bites it gently.
9: That is the maximum pain I am willing to explore this evening. Because this can grow into a long crescendo, I want to explore the steps.
6 sighs: I fear this will impact our friendship.
9: It will, whether it goes well or not, but if we don't like the intimacy I think our friendship will survive it, heal over, and grow stronger even in the face of failure.
6: Well, yes, that I can believe... and I know there is nothing to worry in the real worry sense... taking my time into making up my mind... you know... this seems like a big step, and comes all of a sudden.
9: It is a big step, but does not come lightly. I feel horny tonight, and will feel more so if I have you tied up while I rub around strangers... but I am comfortable for an open ended evolution with all of our group.
6: Yeah, we are a pretty awesome bunch.
9: Right! And I have been teasing the idea about this potential event during all this evening, and maybe have selected and strengthened this particular outcome for a week or more, subconsciously if not consciously.
6: To me is a surprise...
9: As it was meant to be, though the conditions came about right.
6: If it was not me...
9: Maybe I would have waited a little longer, or... well, I know how to take care and keep my bodily urges under control.
6: I should think about this a little longer, even if just to catch up to where you are.
9: You will have plenty of time to catch up, if you come up now... we are here... will you come up?
6: I will not forgive myself if not.
*9 smiles wide*
