[handwritten / audio]

[neonnerd]

[The beginning of this entry is filled with what looks like pieces of lecture notes, a mishmash of engineering calculations and medical facts, mixed in with half explanations and unfinished anecdotes. It's mostly organized, equations on one side and medical concerns on the other, but the overall result is probably still a bit confusing, as Benjamin writes whatever comes to his mind. It's how he's taken to preparing lecture notes for his classes - only this time, he's written down the number that's stuck in his mind and then continued on without realizing it.

Fortunately, it isn't too long before he notices the change in his whiteboard, and then his attention is, quite obviously, very far from lecture preparation.]

This is quite unexpected. And - fascinating. How is this possible? I'm quite certain I would have noticed before now, had my whiteboard been capable of user interface. Did they replace it while I was gone? This would be much more convenient, though there was nothing wrong with the traditional version, I can easily make do with markers and -

No, this is something far different. How many people can read this?

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[reckless_fire]

A bunch. Can't really give you an exact number.

Audio

[neonnerd]

Has anyone attempted to make a complete count?

Audio

[reckless_fire]

Not that I know of. It'd be kinda hard to since a lot of people are too paranoid to give their names or meet up with anybody.

[Audio]

[scramasax]

Hello -- anyone with a -- number... can. I, erm -- assume that you would've... written one down. On the whiteboard. ...That - is -- is that what you're using?

I -- also... don't know how many of us there are. Sir.

[Audio]

[neonnerd]

Ah! Is that the cause of this? That's... exceedingly peculiar. I would say impossible, but, well, nothing is ever impossible, and quite clearly I'd be wrong, considering it's happening right now.

There's no need for sir! Benjamin will suffice, Dr. Ratchet if you're feeling formal.

[Audio]

[scramasax]

Yes, Dr. Ratchet. [Mumbled affirmative - quiet thought that's an interesting surname.

Somewhat heartening also to hear the statement that nothing's impossible, in light of things.]

What's, uhm -- stranger - is... what it's part of... Something else would've happened at the -- same time you - learned the numbers.

Text, chalk

[carsharkkonishi]

A lot more people than you'd expect.

[Audio]

[neonnerd]

Oh, I certainly don't doubt that. I didn't expect it to exist at all, let alone be quite populated.

: [Audio]

[carsharkkonishi]

It is pretty weird. Why would we all have access to this? I mean...I'm not some kind of special person.

Voice; Cellphone

[vetala]

A fairly good amount of people. Probably in the range of fifty or more by now.

[Audio]

[neonnerd]

That's... quite a lot more than I'd anticipated. Granted, I can't say I anticipated any of this at all.

[Audio]

[vetala]

None of us did. It's very hard to anticipate this sort of thing, by which I mean a massive possibly magical or extraterrestrial plot involving memories and abilities that may or may not be from past lives.

Also, I would strongly warn against going to the police with anything you're seeing.

( handwriting/audio )

[extricated]

[ just for fun, Noel has added some other calculations to the other side of the engineering ones. they're mostly pointless, but rather elaborate for their pointlessness. ]

You had a string of numbers stuck in your head, right? Anybody who's had the same sort of experience can access this network.

( handwriting/audio )

[neonnerd]

[There's no such thing as pointless calculations, especially when they're surprising additions to his half-forgotten work. Delighted, he scribbles a few back.]

Yes, that's it exactly. I suppose it's somewhat a relief to know it's not a singular occurrence.

( handwriting/audio )

[extricated]

[ the next additions he makes are a little slower, but perhaps more thought through. ]

Surprisingly, it's not uncommon. There must be a decent pool of us now, in a variety of ages and backgrounds, it seems.

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[testsonseashells]

FAQ.

[Audio]

[neonnerd]

[The response is delayed, as Benjamin takes the time to read through it all.]

That's... all quite troubling. It's confirmed to be true?

Re: [Audio]

[testsonseashells]

Yes. Experienced several of the events myself.

[espigeonage]

No one seems to know how this is happening, but I've seen telepathy floated as a possibility! Seems unlikely, I know, but there's a lot of unlikely that happens here.

Anyway, congratulations and condolences upon joining the Numbers Club.

[neonnerd]

Telepathy? Now that's an interesting theory. Unlikely, as you said, but I suppose it's no more unlikely than any other theory as to why an ordinary board is suddenly capable of this kind of interface.

The Numbers Club, is that what people are calling it? Quite catchy.

[espigeonage]

Yeah we're all kind of fumbling about here.

[And to voice. Julien's is typically on the high side, very casual and careless and friendly.]

Also, I thought I recognized your voice. Do I have the pleasure of addressing a certain professor I know? You'll forgive me I hope for not using your name, paranoia's a common vice here.

[Voice]

[dododo]

[ It's still unnerving to understand all these... engineering things. So, for that reason, he at first intends to completely ignore this. Except then that voice sounds oddly familiar, and makes him pause.

Hm. ]

We're a decently sized bunch, I do believe.

[Voice]

[neonnerd]

[Benjamin hesitates before answering this - the voice is familiar to him as well, but he can't quite place it. After a moment, he simply replies.]

So I'm beginning to see. It's strange to think so many where here all along, and I was simply unaware of it.

audio;

[wannabered]

[Wait a minute, Thomas recognizes that voice. Thank goodness for bringing a tape recorder to lectures.]

I'm not sure on numbers, but a lot. Um, excuse me, but is this Doctor Ratchet?

audio;

[neonnerd]

[It's perhaps not the best reaction, but he brightens a little at being recognized. He's finding that it's a somewhat comforting familiarity to see people he knows among all of this.]

Indeed it is! Forgive me, you sounds quite familiar, but I'm afraid I can't place the voice.