savetheearth | [handwritten / audio]

[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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Have you? That's quite interesting, I wonder if there's something about those inclined to engineering that makes them more susceptible to whatever is causing this?

I have, or at least, I've been shown the FAQ, and informed not to drink the tap water.

Probably not. We've also had a baker, a couple programmers, I think an author, and a restaurant manager. Oh and two delivery boys so far.

Right now, that's probably about it. If you have any questions though, I'd gladly give a lecture.

Ah, well. There goes that theory.

Now, that's quite the reverse! If you're not opposed to it, would you tell me what your experiences have been?

Well, lets see. The police cannot be trusted beyond the few on the network, but that's only if they figure out you're one of us. You will likely experience changes, mental and physical. Some refer to them as "echos" or "pulses." I myself have gained new memories as well as a few physical objects from them.

Sadly, the physical can vary from things like scarves to your eyes being replaced with mechanical replacements.

[...he's not sure he likes the sound of mechanical replacements, given the being in his own echo.]

That's certainly a wide variation. I gather those are specific instances and not hypotheticals?

Yes. Another engineering grad on the network has so far had both her eyes and arms replaced. Meanwhile another on our network has gained the ability to change into a large ... insect creature. Not really any good way to describe it.

Oh then there's the talking animals, but they're harmless.

An engineering grad has? Perhaps I should track her down; it's possible I know her.

[And then his tone shifts a little, possibly a bit too eager at hearing those.]

An insect creature and talking animals? That's certainly intriguing, have they - no, I don't suppose they would be eager to hand themselves over for any sort of scientific examination.

Probably. She and I had a couple classes together, not sure if it was yours though.

I really don't see our local bugman turning himself in for that. He's pretty skittish. As for the talking animals ... well I hear the talking pony takes visitors so maybe you could interview her.

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