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There's a sensation of *almost* remembering something, like a word that's right on the tip of my tongue, ready to be said or dismissed as not worth the effort.
I decide to remember it and there, suddenly, is the memory of popping into being, of suddenly seeing this guide from another point of view, suddenly seeing another version of myself — me —
I decide to remember it and there, suddenly, is the memory of popping into being, of suddenly seeing this guide from another point of view, suddenly seeing another version of myself — me, the one who remained — suddenly inspecting my own face, and then...well, then no more memories from that point of view.
"Weird."
The guide laughs. Weird to include that on a construct. "Again, you do not need to fork, or you can fork hundreds of times over. It is also used to change one's appearance — simply fork while holding the desired change in your mind. Should you like to be shorter, to have thicker hair, well..." Another shrug.
*This* leaves me pondering. I barely listen through the remainder of the tutorial — checking the time, checking the feeds, checking my current reputation balance, looking up information in the perisystem architecture — as my mind circles around that ability.
I mean, of course there's the ability to change on the System. Right? Like, that was part of me uploading. Even if it required filling out forms in triplicate, there had to be a way to live the life I wanted up here, easier and more fulfilling.
Perhaps I hadn't imagined it would simply be dropped in my lap by an automated guide.
The sound of my name snaps me back to reality. "Uh, yes?"
"I said 'welcome to Lagrange, Rena Hatch.' You have been provided with a starter boost of reputation. Feel free to look up housing on the reputation market, though you have been provided a room."
"How do I get to it?"
"Why, that is the final step in the tutorial. Project an intent to visit 'home'. This will work for any sim name you are provided, so long as it is either public or you have been invited by the sim owner." Another smile tickles at the corner of the guide's mouth. "For instance, if you would like a lovely cup of coffee, may I recommend The Alley Cat? You may find it at Old Town Square#58289a40."
"Oh, well...alright. Thank you, I guess."
The construct bows. "My pleasure. Please enjoy, and do not hesitate to ask for help on the new uploads assistance feed."
I bow back and step out of the orientation sim with a wish.
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