007 [Video] | Forward-dated slightly to morning on the 4th

[thechoiceisyours]

[So, turns out Sorrow-induced insomnia combined with generally staying inside so as not to tell everyone in the whole world everything awful that you've ever done has an upside. It's great for getting things done, especially when that thing is something he feels guilty about not having finished sooner.

He hasn't actually figured out the event is over by the time he makes this post, having been awake all night, though he does feel a little bit better than before and so offers a small smile to start the whole thing off.]

Hey, um, everyone.

[And he pauses, because he probably should've thought this announcement out a little more, but whatever.]

So I uh, finished something less fun than emojis, but probably a little more practical? I mean, it'd be better if we had a GPS system [--come on guys you totally voted for the wrong god--] but we can always add that part into it later.

Basically, um, it's a program that lets you set up an emergency message and who you want to send it to, and then just hit one button to send it. So if you're like, in danger or hurt or something and can't type or call someone but can hit a button, someone'll at least know you need help and go looking for you.

[And hopefully that could help someone, even a little, whenever the next horrible thing happens here.]

If anyone needs help like, setting it up, just let me know and I can probably get it going for you. It should be pretty simple though, so don't worry if you're not like, super tech savvy.

[And attached is a download for the program, which installs simply enough and includes a customizable message and a list of people to send it to. Once set up, a button will appear on the lock screen of the phone, and hitting it is all that's needed to send a message; any future changes to the message or receiver list can still be made through the main app.]

Comments

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[64th]

Can you make it post to everyone if it's pressed?

[ like that can't go wrong... ]

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[thechoiceisyours]

I could probably add a shortcut for that, but right now you could still do it if you make the send-to list include everyone.

[A pause.]

But this is so not for trolling people, Cashmere.

[Even if that could be hilarious and he would normally be all for it, if weren't that it's important people take the special messages seriously in case of emergency.]

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[64th]

[ she feigns confusion, and then surprise, wide eyed and with a slight tilt of her head. who, her? it comes off a little saccharine, like this is a well-practiced role she's slipping into. ]

Chris, I would never do such a thing. I'm thinking about the safety of everyone. If everyone knows someone is in trouble we can spring into action to help them.

[ and also she can mess with everyone all at once. ]

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[synthedick]

This is a handy little program, especially for those of us on the Guard. You've got some real talent, setting up something like this.

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[thechoiceisyours]

[He's really pretty pleased to hear this might be useful.]

Thanks, I just uh... I hope it helps at all.

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[synthedick]

I'm sure it will. We don't have fancy gadgets like these phones where I come from, so finding any new ways we can put them to use is fine by me.

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[hotspurred]

It sounds a most useful tool. Especially if its professed simplicity proves true. Thank you.

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[thechoiceisyours]

Yeah, no problem, and if you have any trouble getting it going just let me know.

[He's just really glad it might be helpful.]

[hotspurred]

That should not be necessary.

...Yet I would make an inquiry of you, about a commission on behalf of the Guard that this puts into mind. As a relic my grasp on what can be done is weak, so forgive me if I proceed to waste your time.

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[mismanagement]

Excellent work, Chris.

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[thechoiceisyours]

Thanks, Maketh. I wish there was some way to add a location system to it but maybe in the future.

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[circumitus]

[Hey, Rey is still against the whole GPS thing so she's not regretting her vote, but this is pretty cool.]

Nice work. Am sure some will get use out of it in the future.

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[thechoiceisyours]

[GPS is great Rey.]

Normally I'd say great, but I think in this case I'll say I hope it doesn't actually need to get used at all.

[Because he'd rather people not have emergencies that require it, though he's well aware that's not realistic.]

[skelebro]

Hey, that's pretty good.

[Wow, but he feels exhausted. Good thing he's accustomed to smiling through it all.]

Like a speed dial, then?

[thechoiceisyours]

[Chris nods a little.]

Kind of, yeah, though it'll be a text message instead of like, a call.

[beanstalk]

[ Gee he could have used this like a month ago :| Oh well. ]

You tested this? [ Yeah, he's kind of. wary. given it's Kanda and all, but it certainly sounds promising. ]

[thechoiceisyours]

[A lot of people probably could've, which is why he feels guilty about not having finished it earlier.]

Yeah, I tested it with my friends' phones; it all seemed to work fine but if there's anything weird about it you notice just let me know.

permatext;

[verinumeri]

That is practical. As your tag suggests, you must be Chris. Miss Maketh said you had experience coding for the phones.

I must say, I prefer this to emoji.

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[thechoiceisyours]

Yeah, I'm Chris. I'm still figuring out the phone coding but I've gotten a few things made, yeah.

{Also he's super pleased Maketh would've mentioned it.]

Believe it or not the emojis had a more practical purpose originally, but yeah this is a lot more useful.

[So he understands why this might be preferable. Though emojis are great, okay.]

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[smited]

This is wonderful, Chris, thank you.

I may need some help setting it up, if you would not mind.

[ going on seven months here and he's still not really tech savvy like at all... ]

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[thechoiceisyours]

No problem. I hope it's a help.

Yeah, of course. Have you been able to download it? If not, select the file attached to my post and it'll download. That's the first step.

[He's always happy to teach about tech stuff.]

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[pellameno]

That sounds useful. But has anyone volunteered to get emergency messages from strangers, maybe? I wouldn't know who to send it to.

[ Then he brightens a bit, smiling. ] And I have a surprise for you, if you come by.

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[thechoiceisyours]

I'd guess anyone in the Guard would be willing to help, but you could ask them first if you're not sure. I'd offer but uh, I'd be the lamest rescue party ever.

[He's being a little hard on himself, but he's still definitely not the best at getting people out of danger without just ending up in it himself At Pell's last comment though Chris brightens as well.]

Yeah? Give me a sec to get some coffee and I'll be there.

[He's starting to feel the all-nighter.]

[themightykamina]

[Finally, someone comes up with a way to keep Nick from throwing shit at his head the next time he comes back from the caves with a few new scrapes.]

Yeah, I'm gonna need some help, buddy. I barely know how to talk to people on this thing.

[Also, he's largely illiterate. So uh, have fun with that.]

[thechoiceisyours]

[He makes no promises about Nick not getting angry, Kamina. That's a warranty he's nowhere near willing to honor.]

Okay, no problem. Do you see the attached file? If you select it, it'll download on its own.