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[lightsoflife]

Some thoughts.

This network was created just over a year ago, at the beginning of April 2013. Nobody knows how, or why, or by whom if there is a whom. People have noted echoes (or pulses, if you prefer that term) previous to that date, however, so it's possible that the echoes are tied into the nature of the network but not the cause or effect.

The logic behind it all is still unclear, however. Does everyone who receives an echo receive access to this network as well, or only a subset? Why are members of this network detectable in some way, by dogs or by chemicals? Why are we perceived to be a threat?

And I'm somewhat hesitant to go this far, but could there be some purpose to it all? The thought seems absurd, but at the same time I have doubts on whether it's all random. But assuming there is a purpose: what is it? Is the network's purpose and/or that of the echoes we receive to facilitate the achievement of that one, and if so what would happen if that purpose were to be fulfilled?

This is all speculative, of course. I'd be surprised if anyone had answers.

Comments

[nowi_wins]

I'll pay attention when they make less boring classes.

[lightsoflife]

If you don't pay attention now, you may find yourself lacking when it's time to take the less boring classes.

[nowi_wins]

So when does that happen?

[lightsoflife]

That depends on the person. For me, it was high school chemistry.

[nowi_wins]

Chemistry?
I guess thats cool if you like that stuff.
Science isn't really my thing.

[School isn't really her thing.]

[lightsoflife]

Something else must be.

[nowi_wins]

I'm more into the not school part of school.
Like clubs and stuff.
I'm in the orienteering club this year.

[lightsoflife]

Orienteering? Not bad. I don't think the schools I went to had clubs like that.

[nowi_wins]

I didn't even know what it was until I joined.
It's fun though.

[lightsoflife]

Do they have that at the high school?

[nowi_wins]

Maybe.
I didn't really check.
I'm still more than a year away from high school anyway.

[Much too far in the future for her to have given it any thought.]

[lightsoflife]

Well, if you like it it's something to keep in mind for the future.

[nowi_wins]

Maybe.
I usually don't stick with the same club for more than a year though.
I get bored pretty easy.

[lightsoflife]

Do they have anything in common?

[nowi_wins]

[Hmm, that stumps her for a minute. She mentally goes over the list in her head.]

I don't think so.
Last year I was i drama club.
Before that it was softball.
And choir before that.
And now this thing.
They're all pretty different.

[lightsoflife]

All of that? It sounds like a good time to be a kid.

[nowi_wins]

No arguments there!
I always thought it would be a waste not to try out as many things as I can.

[lightsoflife]

That's a good way to look at it. Take advantage of your freedom while you can.

[nowi_wins]

True.
Because some day I'll have to get a job and do the same boring stuff every day.

[Which gives her license to be irresponsible now for some reason...]

[lightsoflife]

I wouldn't say it's boring as long as you find something you're interested in, but you do have less time to pursue new things.

[nowi_wins]

So what about you?
Do you like your job?

[lightsoflife]

I do, very much.

[nowi_wins]

That's cool.
So what do you do?

[lightsoflife]

I work at the forensics laboratory. It's like playing detective, or helping others play detective.

[nowi_wins]

So you solve mysteries and catch killers and stuff?
That's so cool!