Next.

JADE: i will kill dirk

JADE: not you in my body but *me*

JADE: is that understood?

al: absolutely.

al: i can understand his particular appeal as a trophy.

al: he has a very mountable head.

JADE: oh shut up

JADE: i just dont want him forcing my friends into something they dont want to do

al: we are of the same mind on that.

al: would you prefer to immediately experience that necessary and purely utilitarian moment from your perspective?

al: it might alleviate the discomfort of taking a backseat to my work, and the space we currently inhabit technically connects to all linear moments simultaneously.

JADE: absolutely not.

JADE: if youd read the contract youd know that i explicitly refuse to consent to any minimization of my consciousness!

JADE: this is exactly what i meant about trying to fuck with me so nice try

al: as you wish.

al: it's going to be a long ride, though.

al: do you like reading?

JADE: such a nothing question

JADE: yes obviously i like reading!!!!!!!!!

al: i have some material you might find particularly enlightening.

al: it's my favorite.

JADE: ok...

JADE: fine ill give it a try

JADE: whatever it is im sure it beats listening to you drone on about how psycho my perfectly rational anger makes you

al: excellent. right this way, please.