( Slow blink. )
For all intents and purposes, just write down 34.
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ Oh! Uhm. γ
γ €γ €γ €He looks around.
γ I still don't get it. γ
β DIMM
"Active" would be a more accurate term. I was first activated 34 years ago.
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ ..online? γ
β DIMM
Are they, now? Intriguing.
And that is a complicated question, but I have been online for 34 years.
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ Oh, yeah! Pun names are popular here, it's sorta like good luck. γ
γ €γ €γ €He scribbles down something else.
γ Okay, uhm... how old are you? γ
β DIMM
No, I was just admiring the pun; there are many scientists I know who share that quirk. My apologies, I am not... skilled at conversing.
( Hopefully that was a good enough save, otherwise he /will/ be chewed out if anyone finds out he broke this duck's spirits. )
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ ..is my name weird? γ
γ €γ €γ €He still heard it.
β DIMM
That can't /really/ be your-- hrm. Never mind.
( He remembers a soft, familiar voice always telling him to 'be nice'. )
... It is nice to meet you, doctor.
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ Oopβ right, yeah. Doctor Dimm Witt, member of the SILLI team, at your service! γ
β DIMM
Enker.
( He probably should have asked what notes the duck was going to take before agreeing to this. )
Might I ask yours?
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ Okay! So, first, what's your name? γ
β DIMM
On second thought, let us save /that/ discussion for later... I am unsure what use you will have by taking notes, but you may do so if you wish.
( His build is already well-documented in other places, so Enker begrudgingly accepted the lack of privacy a long time ago. )
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ Oh, cogs are easy. Evil business robots who are trying to take over Toontown and turn it into a capitalist nightmare! You're a little tie-less to even look like one. γ
γ €γ €γ €He taps the clipboard with the back end of his pen, tapping his foot in turn.
γ Toons are... hm, how do I explain that? γ
β DIMM
If I may ask, please explain to me what 'cogs' and 'toons' are. I am assuming you are the latter, but you've only told me what they /aren't./
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ To understand non-toons better! The only people who aren't toons that we come into contact with often are /cogs,/ eugh. But you're too bright to be a cog! γ
β DIMM
( That is: a duck. A duck in a lab coat. Enker blinks several times, then narrows his eyes a bit. )
β¦ what exactly do you need the notes for?
Enker π [perma-hiatus]
γ Gooood morning, everyone! There's lots of non-toons here, do you all mind if I take notes on you? γ
γ €γ €γ €He's holding one of those 12-in-1 color pens and a clipboard...
