05 - video

[winn]

Who: Winn and you
Broadcast: yes!
Action: Tourist!
When: now?

[ today, winn is coming to you live from the tourist's cargo hold. clearing his throat, he offers the camera a little smile ]

Sup, Fleeters, Winn Schott here, hope space is treating you well today. I got three things to run by you today, I'll try to be quick.

So one, I got - [ he moves the camera away from his face to focus on a box of 10 bears, on the large side. they have been dyed, and colorful patches have been sewn decoratively all over their torsos and arms. when he got them, they were covered by straightjackets, so this is his fix ] these. If anyone wants one, you're welcome to them. [ unless you're a tourist crew member. they will have magically run out if one of you tries to get one. he doesn't care if you can see them, they're not staying on this goddamn ship, ok. ] If any are left over I'm gonna leave them in Discovery One on the Iskaulit for public use in case anyone turns tiny.

[ he turns the camera back to him ]

Two - for those of you who don't know, Cisco and I have been running lectures, concerts, and whatever else people have been willing to volunteer their time for on the Iskaulit, and we're running low now. If you've lectured before and you wanna go again - you're more than welcome to, if you're a newcomer - likewise. Just drop me or Cisco a line with your name, topic, title if you have one, and availability if you actually have a schedule to keep - and we'll add you to the roster.

Three - Hank - don't let it be said I don't pay my debts.

[ turning on the karaoke machine he built with cisco, he proceeds to offer the network his rendition of the dire strait's walk of life. once he's done singing, a little flushed and embarrassed because last time he did this it was with cisco this is so much more terrifying on his own!! he gives the camera a little nod and signs off. ]

Comments

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[precedented]

[ Hmm. ]

I suppose I could volunteer some of the skills I've mastered. But I doubt they can be covered in one lecture.

[ video ]

[winn]

Lecture series are encouraged!

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[precedented]

Then there is no harm spreading the skills from the future. Computation of the mind and control of the muscles.

[ video ]

[winn]

...

[ tilting his head curiously. ]

What do you mean 'computation of the mind'?

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[precedented]

It's a certain skill taught to people when they're very young. It's akin to crunching data and forming a conclusion.

[ video ]

[winn]

Let me just - check I got this right. You can teach people how to be a computer?

[ because those are some magical words you're saying there, guy. ]

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[precedented]

[ He blinks. ]

In essence, yes. It structures the thought process.

[ video ]

[winn]

..okay, that is awesome. What's your name? I'm signing you up -

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[precedented]

[ He's never seen anyone so enthusiastic over his lesser known abilities. ]

I am Leto Atreides the II.

[ video ]

[winn]

[ welcome to knowing winn schott. your life is going to be filled with so much bizarre enthusiasm now. ]

Leto -- are you Kitty's friend? [ he's heard the name mentioned. ]

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[precedented]

[ He nods slowly. ]

I am he.

[ video ]

[winn]

Nice to meet you, I'm Winn - which - I've pointed out already, but people usually miss it. Though I guess if you think like a computer you don't miss much of anything, right?

[ all said very fast. ]

-- so! Um, one-off lectures are usually Thursdays at 8 PM, what we've done so far with the series is have the first one at that time, and then pick a regular day and time that works for the lecturer for the follow ups - so just tell me what works for you and I'll whip up a schedule.

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[precedented]

[ Leto nods, following the train of thought easily enough. ]

I am easy to accommodate.

[ video ]

[winn]

Pretty much anytime off the standard schedule is still free, we don't have a whole lot of lecture series, so you can take your pick.

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[precedented]

Then I shall do as I see fit.

[ video ]

[winn]

Just be sure to let Cisco or me know what you decide.

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[precedented]

Cisco and I share the same ship. It would be easy enough to inform him.

[ video ]

[winn]

..how did I manage not to bump into you, I hang out with Cisco, Hank, and Kate like a lot.

[ his own skill at shutting out the world and focusing on whatever it is he's obsessing over at the moment really astounds him sometimes. ]

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[precedented]

[ He shakes his head. ]

I, ah, keep a low profile. I rather not call attention to myself.

[ video ]

[winn]

Not big on people?

[ he can more than understand that. he's had some terrible run-ins with humanity. ]

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[precedented]

[ His lips curve into a mysterious smile. ]

Quite the opposite. I am very fond of people. However, my social skills are not the best.

[ video ]

[winn]

Ah - [ he nods in understanding ] don't worry about it, my foot's in my mouth about as often as it's not.

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[precedented]

I'm inundated with the experience of a million lifetimes. That makes the social aspect difficult.

[ video ]

[winn]

[ .............

blink blink. ]

Tha- that'd do it, yeah.

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[precedented]

Among other things.

[ He shrugs, nonchalant. ] It doesn't bother me.