Archival Science in a Post-War Simulation


Archival Science Databanks

Communications intercept. Transmission detected Sun 09th of Sep 2007 at 05:51 AM by Dragonram. Communique follows:



TheJokerOfDiamonds: We're pals, ain't we?
Dragonram: I'd like to think so.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Do you know who's been messing with my file?
Dragonram: I don't know anything about your file to begin with.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: In that case, all is well.
Dragonram: Are you sure?
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Inexcusably.
Dragonram: There's a few unsavoury characters around with cheat codes...
Dragonram: Just because I don't know of it, doesn't mean it isn't happening.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: But it's not you and that is good enough for me.
Dragonram: *chuckles* I suppose so.
Dragonram: Why would anyone want to mess with your file?
TheJokerOfDiamonds: It's a boring read.
Dragonram: Depends on which side you look at it from.
Dragonram: I love reading.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Not worth it's weight in bits and bytes.
Dragonram: Most things aren't.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Touche.
Dragonram: Tell me....you were around at the time of what's been known as "the bluepill massacre"...what do you know of it?
Dragonram: You seem knowledgable which is why I ask.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Eye's on the sky!
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Drink responsibly!
Dragonram: I remember.
Dragonram: I remember you saying that.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Et cetera, blah, blah, blah.
Dragonram: So with those out the way...what lies beneath....the supposed truth if you will?
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Truth?
Dragonram: If there is any.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Truth is ephemeral.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Non-existant.
Dragonram: But then if there is no truth, is that to say there is nothing but lies?
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Truth is the lies you choose to believe.
Dragonram: Quite so.
Dragonram: But without truth...how can there be lies?
Dragonram: And if truth doesn't exist...then aren't you lying to me now?
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Truth is what you make it.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Not something I can tell you, bucko.
Dragonram: Then how do I know whether to trust you?
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Private party, toots.
Dragonram: Nicely done...
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Crowds. Nasty pullulating masses.
Dragonram: Can't say I'm a huge fan either.
Dragonram: Enough about the Matrix and it's goings on though....tell me about you.
Dragonram: You must've been asked countless times before and for that I apologize.
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Little ol' me?
TheJokerOfDiamonds: I'm of no consequence.
Dragonram: A free....'spirit'?
Dragonram: Born free, free as the wind blows?
Dragonram: Hmm....do you know why you're here? Who you are...
TheJokerOfDiamonds: Turkey shoot's over, pard.
Dragonram: Darn.
Dragonram: You're an interesting character no doubt.
Dragonram: Until we meet again.

*At this point Confondu came back (She was the one The Joker called toots earlier) She said that he was an interesting creature and so I asked whether she had any information on him.*

Confondu: Perhaps, Monsieur.
Dragonram: Hrrmm..
Dragonram: What do you want?
Confondu: I beg your pardon?
Dragonram: You said perhaps...
Dragonram: ..I can only assume you want something in return for information or some other thing.
Confondu: I am a businesswoman, Monsieur. I deal in such things, it is part of my job.
Dragonram: That so....
Dragonram: So what kind of trade do you want?
Confondu: Hmmmm...
Confondu: It is oh-so-tempting, Monsieur.
Dragonram: What is?
Confondu: The idea of giving out information...it is a tempting and lucrative process.
Dragonram: I quite agree.
Confondu: I do know one thing, he has a detective out for him.
Dragonram: Interesting....
Dragonram: Why would anyone send a detective out for him?
Dragonram: Or why would a detective go looking for him?
Confondu: Wouldn't you like to know, Monsieur?
Dragonram: Yes I would...
Dragonram: ...I could probably take a wild guess that you're not going to tell me though.
Confondu: That depends, Monsieur.
Dragonram: On what in particular?
Confondu: How deep your pockets are, Monsieur.
Dragonram: Hmm...
Dragonram: Kellner....
Dragonram: A minute if you will.
Confondu: Shhhhh...
Kellner: What is it?
Dragonram: I'm having a private moment.
Dragonram: A friend I haven't seen in a while.
Dragonram: How does 5.5 million sound?
Confondu: Awfully tempting...
Dragonram: Most things are no?
Dragonram: So good to see you again!
Dragonram: *sighs*
Dragonram: That was far too close.
Confondu: Oui, that they are...but I think perhaps it is not time for you to know, or understand. I can see it in you. Perhaps another time, non?
Dragonram: Understood.
Confondu: Contact me another time.
Dragonram: Keep in contact?
Confondu: We shall see from there.
Dragonram: As you wish.
Dragonram: Pleasure doing business with you.
Dragonram: Or...hopefully in the future.
Confondu: Likewise, Monsieur.
Dragonram: A safe journey to you.
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