Audience: Luca Valentino

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Comments

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Yup! And if it does crash into something it's programmed enough that it can back up and try again.

There're some robots in hotels that bring towels and hot coffee, too. You can program them for all kinds of stuff.

[notaccurate]

The future really does sound like an amazing place. In some ways, it makes me wish I would be able to see it.

[probe]

The base is a pretty good start, if you think about it. All of the appliances and the movies and games and stuff really make it feel like something familiar. And maybe later you'll get a chance to learn more stuff about the future, too. We have our ways.

I know it was a wrong icon, but lol @ greed crashing the party

[notaccurate]

That would be nice. Even if I don't get to stay in a place as advanced as this, being able to see it is a treat.

[He might already have plans to build himself a bathroom like the ones here. Hot water on demand is GOOD SHIT]

noooo dropdown menu betrayal

[probe]

It's sort of like being on a field trip, isn't it? You can learn all kinds of good things and then take back what you learned.

[notaccurate]

That's a good way to look at it, yes.

What do you think you'll be taking back to your world?

[probe]

I haven't decided yet. I'm sure when it comes up I'll recognize it though. That's probably not gonna be for a while anyway.

[notaccurate]

No? How long do you think it's going to be, anyway?

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Depends on you guys! We're here as long as you're here, and you're here for as long as it takes to indulge enough to get what you came for. Could be days, or weeks, or months...that's why it's important.

And we can't help you indulge if we're not here with you, right?

[notaccurate]

[...OH]

Oh, that's why you want us to indulge so much, isn't it? The sooner we all earn what we're seeking, the sooner everyone can leave.

[probe]

Yeah! [they can't help but laugh though.] Did you think it was just because we wanted you guys to sleep together? That's kinda creepy...

[notaccurate]

It's not just that!

[By now he has figured Lust is probably a young person of some sort, and that makes it awkward to talk sex with them.]

I knew there had to be some set goal, but I was never sure what it was. "Punch 10 people in the face", or whatever.

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[he's not wrong.]

It's not as linear as that. It's like...you're filling up a gauge. For every indulgence that you guys participate in, a little more of that gauge is filled. But it needs a lot to make sure that everybody gets what they came for, so that's why everyone has to participate.

Make sense?

[notaccurate]

Mmm, it does.

Is there any way to see our gauges? I would love to know how I'm doing in that regard.

[Thankfully he's been indulging a lot, and not just in horny ways.]

[probe]

I don't think so, but when you hit a certain rank you'll probably level up somehow! I'm sure you'll know when it happens.

[or you'll get a bonus prize.]

[notaccurate]

[like CHALK]

Will I at least get a small bit of music played to signify my accomplishment?

[probe]

Everybody deserves a fanfare for their accomplishments, right?

[notaccurate]

Exactly. That's the one part of those video games that everyone could use. Now I just need to pick a song.

[probe]

Something fun and jazzy but extra cool probably, right? That seems like it'd suit you.

[notaccurate]

You know, I was just thinking that. Now if only I could find a band to play some music.

[probe]

Does it have to be a live band? Maybe it can just be something else that plays music.

[notaccurate]

So like one of those video game systems, but it just plays music? That could work.

[probe]

Yeah. Like...here! [they reach into their sleeve and pull out an mp3 player and a pair of earbuds.] It should have a couple of songs on it.

[notaccurate]

Oh?

[What music does Lust listen to?]

[probe]

Yeah! I don't know if you'll like what's on there, but at least you can see what it's like.

[this particular mp3 has a few songs by artists such as ke$ha, lady gaga and ariana grande.]