Technology is Fun - 001 [Audio]

[juniorganymedian]

Good day, my name is Jeeves. I am given to understand this device has some extraordinary broadcasting ability akin to a radio or television, but with multi-way communicative properties. I have been here only a short time and require some assistance, for which I will gladly work in trade.

I have created one of the creatures known as a spirit. I have been led to believe that the animal serves some useful function as protection in this realm against nightmares of a similar build, but alternate coloration. The Komory Bat now in my possession defies all training and disciplinary methods with which I am familiar for service animals. I would deeply appreciate some instruction on their care and control. It has taken to fluttering around me in a highly distracting way. Thank you.

I have also been informed this device has some archival function. If it may be accessed readily, I should like to know how.

Comments

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[fatemeter]

... In some senses, and not in others. Arguably a more dangerous perspective than a blank slate. [Her voice remains impressively level, but there's a buried note of annoyance in it, and it isn't entirely the fault of the bat now quietly butting its head against the speaker and muffling the sound.] I trust you'll understand, Mr. Jeeves, when I say I'd rather not have it influence other parties' work on the case for now.

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[juniorganymedian]

[He does not know enough about the woman yet to gauge her responses, and a lack of visual makes assessing any physical non-verbal cues difficult. He notes the annoyance, but has nothing to attribute it to but the interference. His own Komory Bat has certainly proved irritating.]

Of course, detective. An open mind and disinterested spirit are doubtlessly key to your chosen profession and to solving any mystery. I did not mean to imply otherwise. You have my sincere apologies if I have misspoken in the matter.

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[fatemeter]

[Ah... was she a little cold there?]

Not at all. I'll be the first to admit that my progress has left something to be desired. It's a rare case when few of the parties involved can agree even on the nature of the crime -

[SQUEAK.]

- um. [Good god, that is her hat, what's suddenly so fascinating about - no, sorry, hold on, she'll need another second.]

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[juniorganymedian]

[It sounds like she's having some trouble with the animal. Jeeves empathizes. He waits for a few seconds.]

Detective Shirogane? Do you require some manner assistance?

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[fatemeter]

Er, n-no. [Her voice is a little indistinct.] My apologies. It seems that, in contrast to the apparent user-friendliness of the network -

[And off goes the communicator.

... Damn.]

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[juniorganymedian]

[Jeeves' brows furrowed momentarily as he looked down at the device.] Detective Shirogane?

[Perhaps the devices had some sort of range limit? Or a power one? He would have to ask one of the Moogles. the young lady had not seemed to be in any distress or danger, at least. He would wait for her to contact him again when she had better reception.]