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[prorenataa]

[ Good afternoon fellow Ex-Moirans, enjoy a dizzying spin of the device before it settles to show a wide expanse of apple orchard. Occasionally, darting into the frame, is the form of a certain well known bahari, only he seems ... different.

Bigger, much bigger, probably standing almost four feet at the shoulder, his scales are now smoother and more colorful, with bioluminescent lines along his sides that are currently lit up with what appears to be a joyful color. His mane is also smoother, more mature and at one point, as he darts past, he gives what sounds like a little hiccup and a small burst of fire comes from his mouth.

The fire seems to surprise him, someone is still getting used to having grown up.

However, that is not the purpose of today's network contact.

From off to the side, comes Adrien's voice. If it sounds like he's picking apples it's because ... he's picking apples. ]

Quick question to the company assembled. Does anyone have any experience with very old Earth based computer technology? Specifically, floppy disks.

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[morethan084]

[Daisy only vaguely remembered the creature running around in view of the camera. Although didn't it used to be a lot smaller? Either way, ouch. Very old technology?]

I do. Although hearing floppy disks and very old in the same sentence might've wounded my ego a little.

[prorenataa]

Why would it have anything to do with your ego?

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[sketchycharacter]

When I was a kid, the nuns let us play this game called Oregon Trail on floppies. Everyone died.

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[prorenataa]

[ Yeah, going to have to give him a moment to try to think through what exactly to address there. ]

Everyone died because of the floppies?

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[nicearsenal]

Jesus what is that thing?

[Sorry Adrien, someone is a little too hung up on the enormous, seriously metal looking critter to go into any helpful territory about floppies.]

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[prorenataa]

[ Unfortunately, he's so used to people having met Courser when he was much smaller that Adrien doesn't immediately connect the question to the bahari.

Instead, he came over and peered in the direction he had set his TAB.

...

And thus was even more confused. ]

You mean the grass or the trees?

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[lavelly]

Would you mind explaining computer technology? I'm, ah, trying to get myself caught up.

[...Yeah, guess who really, really doesn't have that experience.]

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[prorenataa]

[ That is ... actually not a question he's ever been asked before. Usually the technowiz types were easily identified. This is enough to have him coming over and picking up the TAB, flipping it around to peer curiously at the speaker. ]

I don't believe we've met? [ Smooth Arbuckal, real smooth. ] As for computer technology, I can give you a basic to intermediate run down. The more advanced stuff is above my pay grade. Well, unless it's medical equipment, have to be up to date on that shit.

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[shadowblends]

[Kurt's got no idea what 'floppy disks' are, but he is wondering what sort of creature is scampering about on Adrien's feed.]

I'm of no help with your technology inquiry, but ... what is that?

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[prorenataa]

[ Having encountered this question once now -thank you Chloe- Adrien is now in a better position to actually answer. ]

If you mean the reptile, feline like creature who occasionally scares himself when he appears to burp fire? [ Oddly enough, there is a dry sort of affection in his tone. ]

That is Courser; my bahari.

[poolhall_killer]

[Pardon Venom as he's more mesmerized by your companion, Adrien. And the orchard...]

Is that your companion from before?

[prorenataa]

[ Well, Courser was very arresting. Adrien would agree. ]

Yes. He successfully transitioned to the next stage of his life cycle.

[warandpeace]

I do. The variety that was available in 1984 anyway. [They were bigger than the 3+ inch ones.] We used varying levels of technology. [Bionic prosthetics, the iDroid, and giant obnoxious communications systems.]

I take it that you found your animal.

...At least in theory.

[What the hell happened to the cat and how did it get more giant? That is barely the same cat physically.]

[prorenataa]

[ The small bahari had grown up! What was amusing was the fact that in many ways Courser's growth was still somewhat stunted as a result of his unconventional start in life. Had Adrien raised him from an egg, he would have been a few feet taller, heavier and the firebreathing would have been more than short burps. ]

Actually he found me. He returned, a few days after I made my initial communication about having lost track of him. I've had some time to think about it and I believe, finally being planet side, a planet with a genuine earth base triggered his growth response.

[ Adrien had considered that Courser would have to wait until he had nestmates to go out with, since that was the only way he (Adrien) had witnessed the Naming Ceremony progress, but that didn't appear to be the case. ]

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[brokeassgoing]

It's pretty old even where I'm from, but I know my way around. Didja actually find something worthwhile on that shit that was leftover?

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[prorenataa]

Shit that was left over?

[ Sorry Badou, you're going to have to be a bit more specific in your description of 'shit'. ]

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[archea]

Wow, that brings back memories. Retro memories.

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[prorenataa]

Glad I could assist you in the walk down memory lane.

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[justonetouch]

[And she stares for a good long moment, because he looks a lot like the Professor.]

I know you put them in the computer in the floppy disk drive... Which you probably know on your own.

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[prorenataa]

[ Shorter hair, horrible temper and instead of posh British tones, a definite Scottish roll of words. Easiest ways to tell them apart. ]

I suspected. [ He remarked in a wry tone. ] Which would make securing the necessary hardware the next hurdle in this endeavor.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Well, they say pets are cute only when they're little.

[prorenataa]

Actually when he was genuinely "little" he was quite grotesque. Little more than a fleshy kite with sharp teeth and a voracious appetite.

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[worn_wings]

Dog came back?

[ Okay, look, he knows it's not a dog, but it's close enough. ]

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[prorenataa]

[ Still.

He's going to correct you, Daryl. ]

He's a bahari, not a dog. More feline than canine. But yes, he ... grew up and came back. Not always the outcome when they go through this stage of development.

[nishizono]

so where can i get one of those things? the giant lizard thing?

[prorenataa]

[ Giant lizard things...

Well there were definitely reptilian characteristics to Courser, it was true. Still. Rude. ]

You can't. He came with me from my previous ship.

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[tearsinajar]

Floppy disks, wow. I haven't heard that term in almost a decade or so.

You really are old.

[prorenataa]

Thank you for that. [ He remarked in a wry tone. ] I hate to think what you would have said had you found me with the tubes and wires for an old fashion telegraph machine.