These are data fragments of unknown origin.


1.
Literary Agent A
The key to a good story is a varied pace. Readers are only interested in reading a story if the characters keep encountering difficulties and overcoming them.

Literary Agent B
So the point is the plot and not the characters themselves?

Literary Agent A
Wrong. The plot still has to serve the characters. Readers would only grow attached to the characters if the unpredictable plot highlights the characters' charms.

Literary Agent B
I see. So it's fine as long as we keep giving the characters a stage where they can shine; it doesn't matter if the stage is good or bad.

Literary Agent A
No, tragic plots are more preferable.

Literary Agent B
Why? I don't understand.

Literary Agent A
That's because of negative bias. The human brain tends to remember pain and suffering more clearly than happiness, even if they dislike the unpleasant emotions.

Literary Agent B
So...

Literary Agent A
Kill off this character, and the readers will never forget him.


2.
Designer A
Rossum, Cyclopes, Helios, Pierides, Copley...

Designer B
What are you muttering?

Designer A
It's almost submission time. The system is reminding me to come up with a new name.

Designer B
Just use your randomizer module. Coming up with a name shouldn't take long.

Designer A
That's not true at all. This name has to contain some kind of cultural reference and deep meaning. It'd be best if it can lead to different interpretations.

Designer B
What a big ask. Have you been able to do that with all the previous names?

Designer A
Yeah, though I'm not sure if the person who requested them understands all the references and meanings behind the names I settled on.


3.
Designer F
This is a new batch of requests.

Illustrator C
One sec, extracting files...

Illustrator C
...F, why do all your job requests contain so many odd and repetitive terms like [#Insuffficient clearance, unable to display] [#Insuffficient clearance, unable to display]?

Designer F
...The specific cause is unknown. Humans seem very obsessed with this kind of stuff. The requests all come from the brass.

Illustrator C
I have their contacts, so just tell me the truth.

Designer F
...

Designer F
Fine. I just have an unexplainable compulsion to do this. It's...

Illustrator C
Right, you may cease your explanation. I will try my best to complete this task.

Designer F
Thanks, Dad.

Illustrator C
...I am confused. Why are you addressing me like that?

Designer F
Unclear. The system tells me that this is what humans do. From what I understand, addressing someone with this term can increase their willingness to comply with your request.


4.
Designer D
This Agent's character design is based on a soldier who has undergone rigorous training and is very strong.

System Architect B
Please continue.

Designer D
Appearance-wise, he resembles a human male aged 27-35. On a scale of 1-10, his physical attractiveness is rated 9. His personality is labeled as "cool and aloof."

System Architect B
Please continue.

Designer D
His profession is a specialized military instructor, and he has relatively high attack stats.

System Architect B
I see. Then I'll categorize the Agent as a Guard.

Designer D
...

System Architect B
What?

Designer D
I don't quite get the logic, but let's roll with that for now.


5.
Administrator
This series is very interesting. Will there be more of it?

Designer F
No, we'll go over the word limit if we keep going.

Administrator
Our Operand allocation has nothing to do with our wordcount!

Designer F
Error 500: Remote unit in vehement denial.

Administrator
Don't imitate the system's voice.

System
Error 500: Remote unit in vehement denial.

Administrator
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