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(isaac's message starts off in audio. shittily, at that. he clears his throat as if unsure of how to begin, then continues to stall for a few extra seconds, a fact made obvious by the sound of him fidgeting in his seat. voluntarily putting himself center-stage feels like everything bad and wrong with the world, but that's just a nagging survival instinct.) Now that I understand what's going on a little better- (hahahahaha that's being generous.) I guess I need to come clean about something.

(there's a moment's heistation before he switches to video. he's looking a little rough- drained and worn down, but it doesn't stop him from raising his hand briefly in a friendly greeting.) I've introduced myself to a couple of you already, and I kind of, uh. Told a little white lie. My name's Isaac, not whatever I told you before.

So, you know, sorry. It's nothing personal, I just thought- (nah... nevermind. he shakes his head. that's another story for another day.) Wanted to be safe, that's all.

(awkward pause. this seemed like a much better idea before he started actually doing it.)

Nice to officially meet you this time?

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[Ahahaha, Clint both gets this and is amused by it.]

So did you give everybody different names?

If another me had been here before I'd pretend I was someone else too, so I can't say I blame you.

[ Ah, other paranoid people. ]

It is difficult to lie about oneself here.

So, not Caleb then? [not that she minds so much, it's just that she couldn't tell that irks her.] It's nice to meet you, Isaac. I'm Cortana. [she's just being a little shit.]

(lelel. that got a grin out of him, good job.) Not this time. I learned my lesson a long time ago.

(you're in danger, gurl. that's a hell of a topic.) You afraid of yourself or something?

Seems like it could come back to bite you in the ass, yeah. Better safe than sorry though, right?

You don't know what sort of things the other you got up to. They might have been caught making out with someone in a shower, or signed up for one of Marty's dope nights and ended up accidentally posting to the network dressed in tulle singing 'I feel pretty'. You just never know. Easier not to take the risk till you know what you're working with.

[ Sense of humor: not dead. ]

Not Caleb. Shame, right? I thought it fit pretty well. (sheepish grin. hurhur.) Cortana must be a common name, I've met one of those before.

(he can be a shit too. case in point...) She was okay.

I don't know, you've set a bar for all other Calebs to meet. [she laughs heartily at the cortana comment though.]

Tell me she had the same shade of blue. I'd hate to be the odd one out.

(aaand now he's making a face like he's just eaten something rotten.

that's terrifying.) I'd hope the rest of you would have mercy and hide the truth from me, if that were the case.

(on a slightly more serious note- he's seen his name around once or twice before, and he has some suspicion, but...) Was there another me?

I wouldn't count on it if I were you, torturing each other with past humiliation is how we spend our days instead of watching TV and drinking beer.

But yes, there was another you. The legitimate face of engineering.

Thanks, I think. (thoughtful pause.) I don't know, it might've been a little different. I see so many blue people that they all start to run together, so I can't be sure.

Well, shit, and here I thought I'd keep that a secret for a while. This is a pain already.

Anything else I shouldn't bother covering up?

It might be easier to gauge that for yourself. I don't know what's a secret and what isn't.

You can access the archives over your network device; Comms has organised them by ID, and name where possible, such as in your case.

Just know that if I find any shower scandals or crossdressing, my resulting depression will be all because of you.

Hey, you were high on space weed at the time, anything goes.

No, I'm just kidding with you. But now you're disappointed because there isn't.

[ If only he cared enough for that to happen, but, there you go. ]

It seems pointless only because we have... these contraptions.

[ Little voice audio-graphs and letter senders. He had no idea about them really, but that was for another day probably.

It was helpful in that people discussed so much here, without care. ]

Rest assured, I think lyin' about your name is the least serious offense you could commit 'round here.

Aw, I didn't even get a fake name to call you. I feel left out.

[FFFFF.] But you've done it before? Come on. I go by two names but I never tried that move.

Give me a break, we all have to start somewhere. And it's a little unfair if you go by the same two all the time.

Why's that? Sometimes it makes it easier, not that that's a good thing.

Not that I want to be a criminal or anything, but damn, way to make me feel like a lightweight.

You could've made one up yourself, but you missed your window of opportunity.

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