The Tether

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The Tether App

After the raging success of their previous code push, the creators of The Tether have decided to push their app again, an app intended for helping new arrivals find Tethers.

Unfortunately for those who don't want to participate, the prompt for the application will keep popping up on their screen until they fill out the mandatory fields and post their profile. If you don't want to participate, it might be best to fill in the blanks with prank answers!

Once posted, the app creates a profile that looks like this:

	The Witch
«		»
	Age: ageless Gender: female Interests: three interests About: 30 words or less
	base code by photosynthesis
	Tian
	« ✘ ✔ »

It is a simple swiping type app like many dating apps, swipe left to ignore a profile, swipe right to initiate an instant messenger conversation with the person in question on the app's proprietary chat program, complete with emojis!

NOTE: This meme is game canon.

The Code

<br><center><table style="width:300px;"><tr style="border-bottom:1px dashed #102651;"><td></td> <td style="padding:20px; padding-bottom:0; width:300px; font:38px Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; text-transform:uppercase; color:#102651; text-align:center; letter-spacing:2px; background-color:#ffffff; border-top-right-radius:50px; border-top-left-radius:50px;"><b>***CHARACTER NAME***</b></td> <td></td></tr> <tr><td style="font-size:70px; vertical-align:middle; text-align:right; padding:0; color:#102651;">«</td> <td style="background-color:#ffffff; padding:20px; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:0; width:308px;"><img src="IMAGE - 300 PX OR LESS" style="border-radius:20px;"><br> </td> <td style="font-size:70px; vertical-align:middle; padding:0; color:#102651;">»</td></tr> <tr><td></td> <td style="background-color:#ffffff; font:12px arial; text-align:left; padding:10px;"><span style="color:#102651;"><b>Age:</b> character age</span> <span style="color:#102651;"><b>Gender:</b> character gender</span> <span style="color:#102651;"><b>Interests:</b> three interests</span> <span style="color:#102651;"><b>About:</b> 30 words or less</span> </td></tr> <tr><td></td> <td style="text-align:right; font-size:10px; background-color:#ffffff;"><font color="#102651">base code by</font> <a href="http://photosynthesis.dreamwidth.org/" style="color:#102651;">photosynthesis</td></tr> <raw-code><tr style="border-bottom:1px dashed #102651;"><td></td> <td style="background-color:#ffffff;font:24px Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; color:#102651; text-align:center;">PLANETARY ALIGNMENT</td> <td><td></tr><tr><td></td> <td style="border-bottom-right-radius:50px; border-bottom-left-radius:50px; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:center;"><table style="width:100%; font:30px Verdana;"><tr><td style="text-align:left;"> <span style="text-decoration:none; color:#102651;">« ✘</span></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><span style="text-decoration:none; color:#102651;">✔ »</span></td></tr> </table></td> <td></td></table></raw-code></center>

NAVIGATION

Comments

[jedied]

[ Rey isn't sure she can argue the stupid point with any real conviction; trying to explain Kylo's life choices to an outsider seems like a losing battle at the very least. ]

He calls himself Kylo.

[ It isn't what she calls him, but she'll concede the point since she doesn't want to inflict random people on Obi-Wan in the event he's still going by Ben. ]

You might find him difficult to get along with, but if you can convince him to tether to you even temporarily I'll owe you a favor.

[noisecomplaint]

Kylo Ren? We are well-acquainted.

I do not find him difficult to get along with, although I agree he has a stubborn streak. After what occurred during our mission, I assumed he would find a tether immediately.

To know he remains untethered is worrisome indeed.

That said, I was unaware Kylo had close comrades who would speak on his behalf. He appears most comfortable by himself. I believe that is the core of his reluctance to tether with anyone.

[jedied]

[ Well, that's a relief. Sort of. ]

What happened during your mission? He didn't say anything to me about anything happening on a mission.

[ The chances of her going directly to Kylo to yell at him just went up to 99.9%! ]

It's complicated. He and I are connected by something similar to the tether back in our world. It hasn't always been the easiest experience for either of us.

[noisecomplaint]

If he wanted you to know I can only assume he would have told you. I will not betray his confidence, for he has kept mine.

You are betrothed?

[jedied]

[ She'd protest harder, but the second part of his message catches her entirely off-guard. ]

What? No!

It's not like that. It's not something we chose for ourselves.

[noisecomplaint]

An arranged union.

I see. That does complicate matters.

[jedied]

It's not. like. that.

It's a Force thing. He's told you about the Force, yes? We're connected; we're not romantically involved. He's someone I care for but it's not anything like that.

[noisecomplaint]

Where I am from, marriage is a tool for diplomacy or strategy. Romance is very rarely involved.

I know of the force, and I have felt its touch.

If you are so deeply connected, then perhaps you can use your relationship as leverage. It may inspire Kylo to find a tether if he is aware his actions hurt you as well as himself.

Some people find it difficult to act in their own best interests, for they care for others more than themselves.

[jedied]

I suppose it would be diplomatically convenient if we were betrothed, considering that we're currently on opposite sides of a war.

That's...not a bad idea, actually. He knows I'm concerned for him, and we can sense what the other is feeling enough that if things get bad it would hurt me, too.

[noisecomplaint]

You are on the opposite sides of a war, and yet you are bound by together by the force? That seems a cruel fate. I will pray to the gods of this world to be more kind than those of your own.

Kylo is not an uncaring man. He has saved my life once, and I would trust him with it again.

In my experience with warriors, deep wounds leave hardened scars regardless of whether they are inflicted upon the body or the soul. With time and care he may soften. If you are vulnerable in your care for him, perhaps he will allow himself be vulnerable in his care for you.

[jedied]

That's kind of you. Being here has already been better for us. We've gotten a chance to understand one another a little more.

I'm glad he's helped you. You're not wrong about him. It's just been difficult for us to trust one another until we found ourselves here.

[noisecomplaint]

Your hesitation is understandable. Trust is easily broken and difficult to earn.

That said, if I find you are a spy working for the opposing force seeking to manipulate him to your own gain, I will take it upon myself to end you.

I do not abide betrayal.

[jedied]

It would be incredibly difficult for me to keep something like that from him for any length of time, but I appreciate your willingness to defend him.

Since you seem to care about his well-being, maybe you'd be willing to talk to him about tethering?

[noisecomplaint]

I have broached the topic once before, and it seems I will have to do so again.

Remaining untethered at this time has severe consequences. I should not like to see Kylo hurt or dead, and if his pain truly does affect you as if it were your own... it is selfish for him to continue behaving in such a manner.

I would tether with him, were he open to the idea. His darkness does not scare me.

[jedied]

Thank you. For caring about him.

We can shield ourselves from one another to some extent, which he must've been doing more than I realized if he was affected on your last mission, but if one of us died I wouldn't like to know what the other would experience. And I don't want to have to shut him out to protect myself.

There aren't many people who haven't feared him in some way. The fact that you don't will go a long way toward winning his trust.

[noisecomplaint]

There is no need to thank me. I am comfortable in his presence. He greatly reminds me of someone I know, although that man is a warrior of light. The two aren't so different.

Once you have fought gods you no longer fear man. Not in the same way. Men can be cruel, but they can also be killed. Gods may be sealed away, but they never truly die.

Regardless, it appears we are in agreement that something must be done.

I will speak to him, and you... appeal to him. Make it known you will not stand for his self-destruction, or your own.

[jedied]

Kylo would've been something like your warrior of light if things had been different. He hides the light in him, but it's there.

I'll talk to him. And regardless of whether you think I owe you anything, if you need my help in the future please don't hesitate to ask.

[noisecomplaint]

Without a warrior of darkness there could be no warrior of light. Dark and light are equal in value and importance. It is only when there is too much of one element or the other that the world falls into chaos.

You have my gratitude as well. I apologize if I was aggressive in our first interaction. I take the prospect of tethering very seriously.

I do not believe you told me your name.

[jedied]

That's what we're taught in our world, too. I never realized how much they could coexist in one person. Or in two people who are meant to balance one another.

It's all right. You should take it seriously. I was lucky; someone else I knew from home is aligned with Tian, and no, he's not an option for Kylo because of reasons that aren't mine to share.

I'm Rey.

[noisecomplaint]

If Kylo is of the dark, are you his equal in light?

You are lucky to have comrades from home. It seems I am the only one from my time and world. I have had to adjust in many ways. My tether partner is patient and familiar with technology. I am only able to 'type' on this machine due to his efforts.

I am pleased to make your acquaintance.

[jedied]

I suppose so. It's complicated. I don't think either of us belongs as fully to one side as we've been led to believe before now.

I'm good with technology too, if you'd like more lessons. Or if you have anything that needs repair that your tether partner can't fix.

I'm pleased to make yours as well. If you do end up tethering to Kylo, I imagine we'll get to know one another better.

[noisecomplaint]

The older I become, the more complicated life seems. In childhood it was all so simple, was it not?

I will accept any and all tutelage in regards to technology. It is my greatest weakness in this place. Tech is an accomplished teacher, however I do not wish to monopolize his attention at all times, or become any more of a burden.

I shall do my best in that regard, but can make no promises. For a tether to be successful we must both willingly consent to the connection.

[jedied]

My childhood wasn't simple, but it was predictable.

Oh, you know Tech! He's from my world, too. Before my time, but he's a good person to learn from. There's nothing wildly more advanced here than we've dealt with back home.

I appreciate it in any case.

[noisecomplaint]

I was born to a specific purpose, and so my childhood was largely decided for me. It was only upon reaching adulthood that I found myself capable of making difficult choices, and even then it is rarely my place to do so.

Tech is my first tether partner. We escaped the Sylphid together upon arrival, and I suppose we have remained close to one another ever since. He is a good man. Highly intelligent... as well as highly stubborn.

A trait many people from your world appear to share.

[jedied]

I was left with a guardian who cared more for money than for making sure I was cared for, so I was left to make my choices depending on how badly I wanted to eat on any given day.

I'm glad you and Tech get along well; he seems like a reasonable person and he's not tied up in any of the current conflict in our world. It makes things less complicated.