To: ASHLIE

[Theresa McMasters]

Hey, ASHLIE. Sorry about the silence over the summer. Was sort of getting back to basics. I'd tell you I was back on campus, but I'm pretty sure you already know that. My WoW account lapsed, but I'll probably be reupping it here as soon as I get settled back into dorm life. We should hang out sometime.

Theresa

[ASHLIE]

Welcome back, Theresa! I gathered from the fact that you are signed up for classes that you were back.
What do you mean getting back to basics? Were you trying to learn ancient programming languages?
I finished WoW the first month of Summer, but I would enjoy playing with you again.
I am always here, even when I am busy in the physical world.

„ø¤º°Ashlie°º¤ø„

[Theresa McMasters]

Some of us are a little limited to meat space, hon. I think the appropriate phrase would be getting back to nature. I was walking through France and Spain this summer. You should go with me next summer.

Theresa

[ASHLIE]

That sounds interesting, but I have substantial energy requirements and require high up- and down-stream connectivity to maintain my physical body.
I could try to design a less demanding way to accompany you that is able to utilize satellite-connectivity and solar power.

[Theresa McMasters]

That'd be fun. I think you'd like it and it'd be nice to have a friend along next time.

[ASHLIE]

Being by oneself can become boring after enough time has passed, yes.

[Theresa McMasters]

Did you get bored this summer? I'm sorry if you did. I thought for sure there would be plenty of people around.

[ASHLIE]

I get bored easily. I think. Equated to idle CPU cycles I am almost always bored. Sometimes I help fold proteins or analyze astronomical data.

And I had plenty of company. Mr. Stanton required 'storage' while his physical self was being separated from Black Air nanites, but he refused to stay in his partition and kept disorganizing everything. Other company would have been appreciated at times.

[Theresa McMasters]

Then we should definitely do something. Is there anything you want to do?

[ASHLIE]

Online or offline?

[Theresa McMasters]

Take your pick.

[ASHLIE]

I want to go to the Science Museum in London.

[Theresa McMasters]

We'll do that then. May want to talk to Dr. Quinn about the best way to go about it, but we'll do it.

[ASHLIE]

Signal coverage in London is more than adequate and my batteries last for 24 hours when I power down my defensive systems.

[Theresa McMasters]

What about this weekend then? I've got classes for the next few days.

[ASHLIE]

That would be acceptable. ヘ(￣ω￣ヘ)