The Tether

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The Tether App

During the night, everyone's phone or other network device has been updated with a new app - The Tether - 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

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NAVIGATION

Comments

[consider8]

That's so sad.

[tech_nically]

It's not really something we thought about until after no longer being with the military. ...and I guess a situation like this does present plenty of opportunity to realize such things.

[consider8]

[She takes a moment and really considers the implications. But, no. There wasn't really a question. Sure, he may appear to be a clone, and there is an air of scientific manipulation about him, but he was a thinking, living person. No different than she.]

While it may be a presumption, and you are under no obligation.

I would consider it my duty as a senior to spend some time with you for unplanned social activities.

What is also known as hanging out.

[tech_nically]

I'm not sure I'd be very good at social activities. But I am not unwilling to try. You don't have to make it your duty- as much as you say I'm under no obligation, I'd say the same of you.

[consider8]

I will admit it is a bit unusual.

But there's a bit of a natural order to this, too.

As your senior I should be responsible for you to learn what you need to know.

Just as you will be a senior to a junior too, and do the same for them.

It is sad that you missed the step, but I do think that there is still not too late.

And seniors have their choice of who they wish to aid.

[Old habits, Tech. She'll be a bit hard pressed to buck this one. It makes too much sense for the experienced to help support the inexperienced.]

[Even if she was a bit of a novice at the whole 'social thing,' herself.]

[tech_nically]

I see...

[He feels like he should be taking notes.]

Is this a mission you undertake often?

[consider8]

Well

No

This is the first time I'd be old enough to be a senior.

[tech_nically]

Oh. Well, I suppose that's fair.

[consider8]

[But but]

But I promise to do my best!

[tech_nically]

I have no objections to that.

[consider8]

Veemo!

[And with that, Eight was satisfied. A fresh encounter with a maybe new friend, but didn't he seem a bit familiar...?]

EXTRA INNINGS

[consider8]

[An hour later, Tech will get back:]

Wait a minute you're the guy from the party!

Why did you get the drink?

I'm older than you!!!

[tech_nically]

[He should have anticipated this.]

1) Yes.

2) Because I did not feel like consuming tea.

3) Yes, this is true.

[consider8]

Fine.

But I will insist you will bring drinks.

[That is just.]

[tech_nically]

[His sister is not nearly this difficult.]

Very well. Juice?

[consider8]

That sounds nice, yes.

[The drink did not matter. Just that it was there.]

[tech_nically]

Very well, I'll find something suitable.