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[endcaller]

Updating map.

[There is a pause, and for a moment, that seems like all he's going to say. Then, with a breathy sigh, he continues.]

Or so our keeper told us.

[A rustling of chains and a small giggle.]

...Thus far, we see little has changed, though it has got my restless mind wondering... How well do we know Expiation?

Have there been any efforts to fully explore the simulation? Has anyone ever explored past the northern mountains or chartered a ship to brave the dread unknown? Has the AI populated this world for us, or do we encounter walls where the land is yet unfinished?

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[endcaller]

Well, I don't know about you...

But when I find myself locked in a cell, I like to walk its length and find where the bars are weakest.

[grappler]

[her eye twitches, and she's glad he can't see her expression right now. the memories of her time in jail are too close to the surface right now, after those goddamn files showed up in her home with Caitlyn.]

Don't talk to me about cells.

[it comes out as a bit of a snap. she's. a little touchy.]

What, you're hoping we see a magical exit door or some shit out there?

[endcaller]

Oh dear, have I struck a nerve?

[He chirps. What a fun reaction!]

...I am of the mind that exploration and experimentation will teach us more about the AI, and the Cycles that came before us. Both would be useful to know more about, would you not agree?

[grappler]

[she's not going to comment. he doesn't deserve one!!]

Maybe, maybe not. Are you making a "history repeats itself" sort of reference? That's the only way I figure it'd be useful.

[endcaller]

History repeats itself because people refuse to learn from the past.

[A beat.]

Errors caused by faulty coding also tend to repeat themselves.

You understand, yes?

[grappler]

Yeah, yeah, I understand.

[huff.]

Don't have to go all teacher-like on me.