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[facilitating]

[Hello, Old City. First-timer to the network here, not like she'll act the part.]

I haven't had time to do much digging around, so I don't know whether or not this is any kind of plausible, but if anyone's tripped over an old computer or even some kind of smart-phone, I'd bet the completely useless cash-contents of my wallet that I can not only get it working again, but set up some kind of alternative network. Trust me, it's... kind of my job.

[She offers a slight grin, in general good humor rather than any specific amusement.]

Bonus points if you have any clue where I can find some coffee. Quality is completely irrelevant at this point--I'm not sure if caffeine deprivation really exists, but if I have any kind of a choice, I'd rather not pick now to find out.


[to those with modern-day cell phones or laptops]

[The next time you turn on your phone or laptop, you'll find a message waiting for you. For phones, a text. For computers, what looks like an e-mail, but alerted on the desktop rather than through a specific e-mail client.]

Attempt number four to make contact with compatible devices. If you read me, a heads up would be fantastic.

Comments

[pepperspray]

Pepper Potts. About to head out on a trip to the next town down the road, hence my interest in range.

[facilitating]

Hate to say it, but you're probably out of luck on that one.

[And then a few seconds later, a second text:]

For now.

[pepperspray]

I do love people with plans. I seem to be falling into a sort of unofficial trade liason role working with Edmund, if you believe two trips is a pattern. Is there anything you need to help those plans along?

[facilitating]

Technology. A computer, plus the fixings to build some kind of cell/internet tower.

[pepperspray]

A functioning computer is a challenge and would probably have to be brought in from farther afield. You'll either need to salvage or create goods worth the cost associated with trading for it -- talk to Edmund to get an idea of that -- or be willing to do work-in-kind to cover it. Again, Edmund.

Communications towers, depending on the complexity you might be able to salvage components from the Old City itself. I believe a Major Alenko had some plans in that regard, although he seems to be pursuing another project at the moment. He may have some useful information, though.

You might want to be sure you can camouflage the tower or towers -- the Outer Authorities really don't like the idea of the local population getting organized.

[facilitating]

I don't trust Edmund. That seems to mess up every part of the plan, though, doesn't it?

Noted, re: towers. I wasn't exactly planning to advertise, anyway.

[pepperspray]

Is it that you don't trust him because he's local and unknown to you, or has he done something to earn it?

Edmund's priorities appear to be turning a profit, tempered by the continued safety and security of the locals. Bringing the authorities down on here again is just bad for business.