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Open Misfire Log!

WHO: Hiro + anyone with a comm!
WHERE: Your comm, courtesy of data-jumping and the server misfire event
WHEN: October 3rd
WHAT: Hiro tries to jump back into his own comm and misses. Badly. Repeatedly. Shenanigans ensue.
WARNINGS: Probably none!

[ The good thing about being able to data-jump is that it makes the commute into De Chima ridiculously easy. Set up two beacons - one in his comm, the other at his work terminal - and just follow that path back and forth. He doesn't even have to think and he's there.

Unfortunately, those beacons are just as dependent on the server update as the rest of the network ... and when the misfires start happening, Hiro's beacons get mixed up too. What should be a big bright arrow pointing to his comm is just complete garbage ... meaning he's going to end up in a whole lot of comms that he shouldn't be before he finally makes his way home.

For those getting the misfire, there's a only a quick ping, like receiving a message, before a very confused teenager's face appears on the viewscreen. He does, at least, keep from going through any data, but that means he has to look out at the surroundings to try and figure out where he is. Which means staring up at whoever's comm he's in now. ]

Seriously? Not again.

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[Hermann's on the couch, crouched over the coffee table and peering intently at a computer screen that reflects in his lenses. He's either keysmashing or typing at an insane speed, it's a little hard to tell. He's muttering under his breath about Kaiju, specific dates, and other nonsense figures, and he eases up on the poor keyboard until the sounds resolve into a recognizable pattern of typing. His fingers slow, frowning in distraction, and he chances a glance down at his phone and finally stops]

..Hiro? [A surprisingly informal address, but he's rather surprised to see a miniature Hiro on his screen, standing in front of a wall of text messages from Newton. Leaving whatever dissertation he's writing, he plucks up the device and adjusts his glasses]

That's not how video works..

[ It absolutely isn't how video works. Hiro seems physically inconvenienced by the messages, trying to find a comfortable place to stand without messing any of them up. He opts to carefully stack them all one side of the screen where they'll bounce back to normal eventually. Hopefully.

He looks up at Hermann, then over at the computer screen. Whoa. Definitely not his room - he's somewhere completely different. ]

No, uh - I'm inside your comm. Hi?

[Hold up a minute, Hiro. Hermann nudges his glasses up and drags his fingers over his eyes in an attempt to get rid of the afterimage of the document he's been staring at for hours. A few blinks later and that's a little better]

A power of yours? [Because if that isn't the strangest thing he's seen today. The boy is interfaced with his phone. He almost wants to ask if he's stuck, but that seems a little absurd- right? There are ever more mysteries in this world.

Hermann's thumb hesitates over the return button, then presses it to bring them back to the uncluttered home screen. There's just a cool image of the super blood moon that happened less than a week ago, and a few shortcuts up top.]

Is there anything I can do for you, Mr. Hamada?

[ Whoa. Nice. And way less cluttered - Hiro can "sit" right in the middle of the moon image and hang out there without messing with anything. He knows how much he would hate other people snooping in his data, so he tries not to do it to anyone else. ]

Yep, it's definitely a power. Usually I use it to go between work and home? But the network is messed up. None of my beacons ar working.

[ In other words, he's lost rather than stuck. Unless Hermann decides to turn off the wifi functions for some reason. ]

A data transfer of yourself? Fascinating.

[He'd love to ask about it, but there'll be time for that- probably. More pressingly, there's something wrong with the network? Hm.]

I could establish a link between this device and my laptop, if that would be beneficial in any way. I'm not entirely certain how your ability functions, but it could be possible to 'send' you through an alternative connection from there.

Nah, that's not the issue. I mean, the laptop would be roomier? But I can get back into the physical world any time I want.

[ He's just trying not to be more annoying than he already is. Hermann seems like the kind of guy who doesn't want strange teenagers in his room. Laptop would be nice though ... It's a little awkward talking to someone from the comm due to the sheer size difference in the screen. ]

[Normal teenagers, no. But Hiro is far from 'strange' now, and it's the living room anyway. But at least he's not stuck.

Hermann pats around for the USB cord, then hooks up the comm to his laptop. The phone could use some more battery. He taps a key to save his work and closes the document. A good time for a break as any.]

You're free to visit if you'd like, else hang about until you can send yourself back home. Newton's around here somewhere..

[ Hiro gladly zooms over once the USB port is plugged in. He disappears from the comm only to reappear in the middle of Hermann's screen, in front of the desktop. Having a wider view of the area is nicer, and he feels a little less tiny too. Both good things. He's also relieved to note that he's in a relatively public room, which makes him feel a bit less guilty about having dropped in unexpectedly. ]

I might take you up on that actually. I've been trying to find my way home all day and it's just murder doing that many jumps.

[The desktop is a weird spiderweb of an optical illusion that can be kind of trippy if you think about it too hard.

Hermann nods, then sits back and straightens up, popping his back with a wince. Should really get or build a proper desk for this thing.]

Well I'm going to see about making some tea. Make yourself comfortable if you decide to join us.

[Reaching for his cane, he levers himself up and wanders off into the kitchen]

[ Tea sounds ... really good, actually. And while Hermann's gone he won't see Hiro's complete inability to exit from a device gracefully. He does get to hear a THUD and an OW as Hiro faceplants into the floor of the living room. ]

Jeez...

[Newt hurries out of his bedroom room, certain that wasn't Hermann, but worried somehow the thud was him anyway. He's surprised to find Hiro in the middle of their living room. He stares down at him, then realizes the polite thing to do would be to help him up.]

When did you get here? Hermann, why didn't you tell me Hiro was coming to visit?! Are you OK? What the hell happened--fall off the sofa?

[Hermann pokes his head out of the kitchen, faintly concerned, but Newton's there and Hiro looks fine.]

Mr. Hamada has an interesting ability, and appeared rather suddenly in my communicator. He's come out to visit.

[From his voice, it sounds like something that happens every day. Assured everything is fine and Newton will probably just have questions better left to Hiro, Hermann turns back to fixing their tea.]

Yeah, uh... I can travel into and through computers? But the network is crazy today.

[ He sits on the couch awkwardly and waves to Newt. ]

I was trying to get home.

Why can everyone teleport but me! [whine more. And yeah, he's had a couple misfires of his own. It's been pretty nuts. He shoives his hands in his pockets, trying to look casual, but they don't stay there long.]

I mean, that's cool, yeah. So, what, you just cruise through the internet? Do you get turned into data or what? I'm surprised Hermann isn't here picking your brain for info, because this is totally HIS THING. And you know, I'll totally walk you home later if you wanna go the old-fashioned way.

I turn into data, yeah. And I could cruise through the Internet? But it's a super bad idea. I get lost too easily.

... Why would Hermann pick my brain?

Edited 2015-10-04 00:38 (UTC)

Hermann's a nerd for AI and human-computer interfacing. He also has the power to send himself on impromptu trips to Germany, so I'm sure he'd like sharing notes on teleportation-like things, but if you get lost, maybe better not, since he can do THAT himself.

[Hermann re-enters the living room with a tray and sets it down on the coffee table a safe distance from his laptop. Yeah, there's coffee for you if you want it, Newton]

Regular teleportation, I assure you. But yes, I must say I'm curious. Fortunately, I have some sense of etiquette and realize those questions can wait until our guest is comfortable.

[Newt very maturely strands back, hand flapping in mockery of Hermann talking, mimicking his accent,]

Learn some manners, Newton.

You'd think I wasn't house-trained the way he talks about me.

[ Hiro, meanwhile, gladly reaches out for a cup of that tea. It's nice to have after being tired from all that data-jumping. ]

Are you house-trained though? I can't tell.

... Seriously though, I'll answer any questions you want. It's a really cool power.

[Ignoring you, Newton]

It's a work in progress.

[Circling around to settle down with a cup of tea himself]

Is there a limit to the type of devices you're able to interface with?

[ He makes a so-so gesture with one hand. ]

Some kind of communication annnnd enough processing speed and space to hold me, or else there's issues. Bricked comms are definitely no good.

[Newt disappeared in to the kitchen to get himself some coffee and to let them talk robonerd to robonerd.]

[Bye Newton]

Communication, I see. So networked devices, then. What about radio frequencies?

I don't think so? Not enough bytes per second in that.

Sensible. Are you able to bypass encryptions?

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