[Leo quiets down too, looking out the window. All this time watching low budget space movies, but he's never seen anything like this. It's so cool, seeing it for real.]
I want to sit up at the front like this more often... Maybe I should get the pilot datapoint so no one can keep me out next time.
That shouldn't be like a normal problem, I think that was just a one guy problem.
...I'd be careful about the data point swaps- but then you haven't done it as much, I think. I found out from the AI how they work, though, and basically the way they work is parts of the brain are stimulated to hold the information uploads, and then rewritten with the information from a different data point since most brains can't simultaneously hold two types. ...which is apparently something Ny Ak tried, and it's kind of messed him up.
Anyway, consistent swapping eventually degrades the ability to store that information.
-but seriously, it's like... Well, you know with our ramp, when there was this one spot that just got so worn down, it just kept catching our skateboards until we had to fix it?
So the skateboard would be the information, and that section of the ramp, our brain, and for a while everything functions smoothly when one comes in contact with the other, until that happened. And while we could still power through, it's not the same because there's a bump, so it's not going to be perfect.
Probably good in the long-run. I've been trying to not swap back and forth anymore either. But...that just means I'll have to bother you to do codework.
[That's good, because there's things to look at now as they enter the atmosphere properly! Leo leans forward to look at Temba from far above, then tries to swing wide...
[Well, he supposes he isn't too surprised at that, although he was hoping for a little more freedom on their route. But maybe they're lucky to have even been able to do as much as they've found.]
Well...I imagine it should be quicker to Sh'Ka this way. And this thing isn't going at a leisurely pace like the shuttles we've been used to, sooo maybe twenty-thirty minutes?
[He...supposes it isn't all that bad. With nothing he can do in the meantime, he lets himself melt further into the seat with a sigh. This is probably the first actual break he's let himself have in a while, now that he thinks about it.]
[They really need to have a talk about work-life balance...
Unlike Donnie, Leo leans forward, still eager to watch as they fly high above the scenery of Agra-10. It's not as cool as being in space, but flying is still fun.]
[Maybe. It wasn't even engineering work he was doing! But dealing with people is incredibly draining, who knew.
He might accidentally nap with how quiet and peaceful it is, although while he's still awake he can't help but glance over to watch Leo for a bit, a weight easing from his chest as his brother looks like he's enjoying himself. It seems like it's been a long time in coming, and it leaves him with a faint smile on his face as he starts to doze.]
[Leo lets Donnie nap for now, entertaining himself by daydreaming that they’re on an adventure to an uncharted planet. Maybe Jupiter Jim is in his daydream and tells him what a credit he is to this unit! No one can say for sure.
Eventually, though, the shuttle prepares for landing, and he reaches over and gives Donnie a light shake.]
[Blinking awake, Donnie rubs at his eyes before he tries pushing himself to sit straighter in his seat. He doesn't bother to cover his mouth as he yawns and stretches. Where even is... Oh, right.]
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[Leo quiets down too, looking out the window. All this time watching low budget space movies, but he's never seen anything like this. It's so cool, seeing it for real.]
I want to sit up at the front like this more often... Maybe I should get the pilot datapoint so no one can keep me out next time.
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...I'd be careful about the data point swaps- but then you haven't done it as much, I think. I found out from the AI how they work, though, and basically the way they work is parts of the brain are stimulated to hold the information uploads, and then rewritten with the information from a different data point since most brains can't simultaneously hold two types. ...which is apparently something Ny Ak tried, and it's kind of messed him up.
Anyway, consistent swapping eventually degrades the ability to store that information.
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So, what, if I do it too much it'll rot my brain?
[He realizes too late this is most definitely an opening for a joke at his expense.]
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Ah, no worries there, I think.
-but seriously, it's like... Well, you know with our ramp, when there was this one spot that just got so worn down, it just kept catching our skateboards until we had to fix it?
So the skateboard would be the information, and that section of the ramp, our brain, and for a while everything functions smoothly when one comes in contact with the other, until that happened. And while we could still power through, it's not the same because there's a bump, so it's not going to be perfect.
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But the broken down explanation makes sense. Leo nods along, then sighs, hunching his shoulders up for a moment before relaxing again.]
Fine, fine. I won't touch any more datapoints.
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Probably good in the long-run. I've been trying to not swap back and forth anymore either. But...that just means I'll have to bother you to do codework.
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[Leo sighs, very put-upon.]
I actually know what if/then statements and for loops are now... This is ruining my cool guy image.
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I think you're the only one who equates uncoolness with knowing how to code.
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If Mikey was here, he'd back me up.
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And you'd still have to explain to him what kind of code you mean.
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[He's going to focus on "driving"!]
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Unfortunately he gets stopped by the autopilot.]
Ah man.
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[Well, he supposes he isn't too surprised at that, although he was hoping for a little more freedom on their route. But maybe they're lucky to have even been able to do as much as they've found.]
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[Ugh, what a bummer. But at least they got to fly a bit.]
How long till we get to the robots?
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[He...supposes it isn't all that bad. With nothing he can do in the meantime, he lets himself melt further into the seat with a sigh. This is probably the first actual break he's let himself have in a while, now that he thinks about it.]
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Unlike Donnie, Leo leans forward, still eager to watch as they fly high above the scenery of Agra-10. It's not as cool as being in space, but flying is still fun.]
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He might accidentally nap with how quiet and peaceful it is, although while he's still awake he can't help but glance over to watch Leo for a bit, a weight easing from his chest as his brother looks like he's enjoying himself. It seems like it's been a long time in coming, and it leaves him with a faint smile on his face as he starts to doze.]
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Eventually, though, the shuttle prepares for landing, and he reaches over and gives Donnie a light shake.]
Morning, sleepyhead.
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[Blinking awake, Donnie rubs at his eyes before he tries pushing himself to sit straighter in his seat. He doesn't bother to cover his mouth as he yawns and stretches. Where even is... Oh, right.]
We there..?
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