Fourth File

[originalandroid]

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[chaos_squirrel]

Haven't you forgotten things about yourself, too? Writing things down means you can record things you remember for if you ever forget again. Or if you're confused about something, you can look back at what you've written to try and make sense of things.

[originalandroid]

Not a terrible idea. But.

Suppose some evil genius is responsible for everyone losing their memories. Couldn't they just as easily wipe or alter whatever computer this is all stored on to match what's been changed?

[chaos_squirrel]

Huh? I don't understand what you're talking about. I don't think it's an evil, genius though. As far we've heard, people lose their memories because of the gods here.

[originalandroid]

Gods. Huh.

I must admit to skepticism in that department. Why? Here's me, an artificial life form. Creation of life is supposed to be reserved for those of the divine persuasion. As far as I know, though, humans with fancy tools built me.

Anyway, the evil genius thing is just an example. If we're dealing with gods in this screwed-up place, it should be even easier for them to change our computer diaries to fit our memories than to change our memories in the first place.

[weavingbonds]

... We did forget once already.

[originalandroid]

So has it happened to anyone a second time?

[weavingbonds]

... That's possible.

[onwingsofhope]

They're magic, Mr. Robot. You can see who's saying what so you can always talk to your friends any time you want!

[originalandroid]

Hey, it's the kid I met when I got here. Still hanging out with your digital friend?

...You know, you've given the best reason out of anybody so far. I bet people with friends would find this thing mighty handy.

[onwingsofhope]

Uh-huh. I'm sorry I forgot your name, Mr. Robot. It was a color that wasn't Red, but that leaves Green and Yellow and Blue and Brown and Black and a lot of others.

Huh? You say that like you're not a 'people with friends'.

[originalandroid]

Blues.

And nope, no friends here. No pals, no buddies, no chums, no BFFs, no partners in crime.

Friendships have to be kept in good condition, and I don't like having that kind of responsibility.