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DELIVERY TO ALL RESIDENTS [03 Apr 2010|12:37am]
When your characters open their door, they will see a small white box at the door. If they take it inside, they can open it to find a cake:



It's chocolate, by all appearances, and smells good and tastes even better.

There is also a note:

With me gone, who would make the cake?

Your sacrifice is necessary. For Science.

Enjoy your cake. You deserve it. I am so GLaD we are friends!

GLaDOS

The handwriting looks disturbing, like it was printed, yet it is quite easy to see it was not printed as it was written in a strange red ink, and there are scratches as if it was written with a fount pen. There is also a heading on the paper:



Your character is welcome to eat their cake, but they might encounter some ... side effects. Please comment to see what that might be.

Another inhabitant of the box is a small (no larger than the length of your hand) device:



It has a warning scribbled on it by an 'on' switch:

You shouldn't turn me on.

I'm kidding. Could you please turn me on?

Nothing bad will happen...

Or will it?

No, really. Please turn me on. I have a message for you!

Don't be a baby. If you change your mind, you can just turn me off.

So please, turn me on!
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So I'm GLaD I got burned. Think of all the things we learned! [01 Apr 2010|11:27pm]
My dearest friends on the network . . .

I am in need of subjects participants for a small survey.

Won't you please help me by answering a few questions?

Answers will remain purely 'confidential'.
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And we're out of beta, we're releasing on time: [03 Jan 2010|10:50am]
[ mood | confused ]

Even if this journal is a tad late, I suppose it's time for introspection. Being a completely personal journal, I don't expect too many comments on it, so if you're planning to do so you most likely have a valid reason.

There have been some things this year that have been... Odd. I know I'm not the only one experiencing them, either. I cannot quite place where the feelings of unease are coming from, but they are there and they are pervasive. Something doesn't seem 'right' and not many of us can pinpoint it or explain it in any rational way.

The only way I can describe it is that something, for me, feels wrong. Wrong in the sense that it's different from before, somehow, and that some are experiencing things that they should not be. Experiencing and being things they should not be.

I have never felt at odds with myself prior- I am usually at ease with myself and being in my own skin. I could look in the mirror and love what I saw. Now, when I see my reflection [and excuse me if this sounds odd or too cliched], it takes me a moment to recognise myself. I look and wonder who that woman is. I doubt this has anything to do with age, though I rapidly approach yet another birthday. I doubt I have changed appearance so radically over the year that it's brought upon a small sense of dysphoria. I'm the same as I've always been, but something had fundamentally changed: my mind has fundamentally changed. I think it is for this reason it takes me a moment to recognise myself in the mirror- my body reflects something my mind does not, anymore.

I also seem to have an annoying song stuck in my head. I know the tune, but cannot quite figure out the words.

...

I feel I've rambled on long enough. Gabriel and Nyota, you both looked stunning at the party. I wish you both many happy and healthy years together. Though I must admit, the cake was sub-par. :P

May this year be a better one, for everyone involved. I hope everyone is feeling well.

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Now, these points of data make a beautiful line. [13 Dec 2009|05:27pm]
[ mood | cheerful ]

Oh, Winter break! So close, yet so far away. The kids in our classes are getting antsy, I can tell- but when one walks into the teachers' lounge, there's the same feeling.

A feeling of an almost electric charge, as the days draw closer and closer to that "Most wonderful time of the year". Though Harmony High has a no-hats portion in the dresscode [though this is largely overlooked], we're expecting to see a lot of Santa hats on Friday, as well as a lot of missing children and teachers.

In fact, the teacher I'm assigned under- Mrs. Squire- will be absent. I get the class all to myself. Insert evil-sounding laughter here. As such, being the nice person I am, I bought candycanes for the five periods of that class [and will likely have surplus], and am very prepared to play Hangman on the whiteboard all day.

Speaking of playing. Sylar, Ema, and anyone interested in the Monopoly War: I propose we have it the Friday school lets out, in preparation for Christmas and, hopefully, Sylar and Nyota's wedding. What better way to relax and hang out than a super-competitive game of Monolopy?

On an off note, I've taught Turret to whistle Christmas carols by simply having them stuck in my own head. Now he won't stop.

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insert_subject_here [13 Oct 2009|01:38pm]
[ mood | chipper ]

This was a triumph.
I'm making a note here- huge success.
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.
Aperture Science:
We do what we must because we can.
For the good of all of us.
(Except the ones who are dead)

And there's no sense crying over every mistake,
You just keep on trying 'till you run out of cake.
And the science gets done
And you make a neat gun
For the people who are still alive.

I'm not even angry.
I'm being so sincere right now.
Even though you broke my heart and killed me.
And tore me to pieces.
And threw every piece into a fire.
As they burned, it hurt because-
I was so happy for you!
Left me to fend for myself
Because I had a malfunction
And I couldn't stay awake.
As I slept, I merely dreamed
About results of our tests!

Now, these points of data make a beautiful line,
And we're out of Beta, we're releasing on time!
So I'm glad I got burned,
Think of all the things we've learned,
For the people who are still alive!

Go 'head and leave me.
I think I prefer to stay inside.
Maybe you'll find someone else to help you.
Maybe Black Mesa The Doctor.
That was a joke- ha ha! Fat chance!
Anyway, this cake is great.
It's so delicious and moist.

Look at me, still talking typing
When there's science to do!
When I look out there, it makes me GLaD I'm not you!
I've experiments to run!
There is research to be done!
On the people who are still alive!

P.S: And believe me, I am still alive!
P.S.S: I feel fantastic I'm half-asleep and I am still alive!
P.S.S.S: I'm doing science and I'm still alive!
P.S.S.S.S: When you're dying, I'll be still alive!
P.S.S.S.S.S: And when you're dead, I will be still alive! Still alive! Still alive!

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... I was so happy for you. [09 Sep 2009|04:06pm]

It was real.

Or I'm hallucinating again.

( Private )
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As they burned, it hurt because... [30 Aug 2009|10:09am]
I don't have a lot to speak of- though, business has been very slow after both Sylar and the Doctor have come up to state their skills. If I was one for emoticons, I believe a ":P" face would have been good to stick there. But most of my customers- and repeat customers- were those of the "Oh, you have to turn it ON first?" camp, so I suppose I don't miss them too sorely.

In other news, I was recently approached by a friend of mine who works in an animal rehabilitation clinic. They take sick animals and nurse them back to health, as well as fostering misplaced pets that have somehow escaped. She knew that I was good with birds, from knowing Turret, and asked if I would foster a bird at my house. She was in good health, but needed a place to stay because the clinic was getting overcrowded.

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Now Turret has a 'little sister' who just happens to be a pidgeon. The two are quite delightful to watch together, and Turret seems determined to try teaching her how to speak. She's strangely affectionate, for a wild bird. I wonder if I can train her to be a carrier pidgeon. Antequated, yes. Awesome? Even moreso.

Gabriel, would you mind terribly if I tried teaching her the route to your house? We could exchange notes. It would be fun.

Hmm. Apparently the html got messed up somehow.
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And tore me to pieces, and threw every piece into a fire... [16 Aug 2009|12:35pm]
[ mood | listless ]

I suppose I should finally update here! I'm terribly sorry for making you all worry for longer than you needed to, if you indeed were worrying. But GLaDOS is back from the hospital, and has been back for quite some time.

It's so satisfying to be able to read again.

I've done some research into the condition the doctors said I might have and have come up with startlingly few results. Apparently it's fairly-rare, having to do with nerve endings... Well, my biology class is going to do a section on the eye soon, I suppose I'll be able to ask about it then.

For some reason, I missed it horribly. Not because of the workload, but because I wasn't able to do scientific things.

Speaking of, I wonder- Does anyone have a specific thing they wouldn't be able to dissect? I personally don't have one, but I was speaking to a few of my peers in the class and one confided in me that they wouldn't be comfortable dissecting an eye. Yet another wasn't able to dissect the rat earlier this year, due to an attachment to his pet rats.

I'm merely curious, I suppose. And conversation-deprived.

For all those new to the Network, hello! I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself. I am Gladys Johnson, but as for nicknames I often go by GLaDOS. I don't bite! ... Much.

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Even though you broke my heart and killed me [03 Aug 2009|11:35am]
I hate to do this, but I desperately need help.

These past few days my eyesight has been good. Terrivly good. And then it got worse. To the point where it hurts to look at anything and I had to blindfold mysel.

I'm glad I can touch-type.

IS there anyone willing to help me out? I-

Hospital or something.

Ow. Light's coming in through the fabric.

Don't bother commenting I can't read it anyway.
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I'm being so sincere right now [14 Jul 2009|03:10pm]
[ mood | bored ]

Beep beep boop. The most I've heard in the past few days. Then again, it's to be expected when playing old 8-bit game ROMs. Business has been slow, so I've had a lot of free time. A lot.

I'm also taking a class during the nights at Harmony U. It's only Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. But still, it gives me something to do and it's interesting. ... Even if I could run circles around the teacher when it comes to using a computer. I should offer her lessons in exchange for my own. [How hard is putting together a powerpoint presentation? I swear. Even if the class itself has nothing to do with computers.] 

Biology has always fascinated me, even if my profession has nothing to do with it.

Gabriel, if you're free any time soon, this time dinner would be my treat. Assuming, that is, that you'd like to go. 

Sigh. Anyone else feel like they're almost stuck in a rut? Something to do would be nice. I've already exhausted all of the resources I have online, so it's time to unplug and get outside some.

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I'm not even angry [18 Jun 2009|08:09pm]
[ mood | drained ]

I'm sorry. To everyone who was forced to suffer through that with me.

I reached out for help when I shouldn't have. And, unfortunately, some were affected. 

And you. I want to talk to you. 

Hopefully I'm back to normal by now. Nothing else has happened. I've been... Cleaning. Ridding myself of that. Those thoughts. The rhubarb and cakes and blood on my walls. 

Hopefully things can return to normal now.

Hopefully...

( [Private] )
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And you make a neat gun [03 Jun 2009|05:29pm]
[ mood | contemplative ]

Hmm. Things haven't felt quite... right, recently. Does anyone know of any women around here that are dark-skinned (Probably African American) and usually wear red? Probably don't speak much...

Ah well. I suppose it's not important. 

I've been feeling very talkative recently. Does anyone want to hang out? Maybe go to dinner- or just come over here and let me cook? I just need some company. And, as much as I love him, Turret's not cutting it. He needs to become a better conversationalist. 

I want to bake. I think I'll go do so- does anyone want a cake? I mean... I have no reason to bake anything. But I want to. Badly. So, free cake.


(OoC: Don't take her up on that cake offer :C Unless you like rhubarb a lot. XDDD)

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And the science gets done [13 May 2009|05:53pm]
[ mood | creative ]

So it seems that many people made it their job to have their computers break or otherwise need fixing around this time. And needless to say, they called upon me. Maybe the recent silence on these boards will be ending now that they're not in the technological 'dark'. 

But I've found that it's actually very nice in Harmony Park. I never quite liked the outdoors, but it was nice sitting under the shade of one of the large trees there. However, the melanin in my skin was protesting. I think I actually- gasp- got some semblance of a tan. 
At least I'm not ghostly-white any more.

Hmm. Searching for other news.

I managed to finally save up enough to buy myself a digital camera. An Optio E10 - nothing too fancy, but it works like a charm and some of the pictures are amazing for such a small camera.  Lisa, I hope I'm not stealing your thunder here!



Just a black-and-white picture of one of the flowers I've grown in my windowbox garden. 

Anyway. Hopefully this place will stop being so... Boring soon. Or else I might spend more time outside and this is bad for us all.

Also, Dax, if you ever want to get together, I'm open~ Last time was fun.

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You just keep on trying 'till you run out of cake. [23 Apr 2009|09:37am]
Who: Gladys [solo]
When: Tuesday night
Where: Her apartment
What: Drunken musing! :D
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But there's no sense crying over every mistake... [17 Apr 2009|09:05am]
[ mood | bouncy ]
[ music | I Kissed a Girl (And I Liked It) <3 ]

The Day of Silence. I'm participating. If you happen to see me in real life, if you attempt to speak to me, you'll get shown a little calling card that explains my position on this important day.

My voice is off.

I've directed all calls to voicemail. I'll get back to you tomorrow.

I'm standing up for gay/lesbian/bi/trans/queer rights. What will you do to end the Silence?


-----

On a somewhat more depressing note, I hope that everyone feels well. Alice, have you been able to eat anything? It seems many people are being affected, changed, in different ways- I hope everyone's safe and secure who needs be.

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For the good of all of us (Except the ones who are dead) [01 Apr 2009|10:01am]
[ mood | amused ]

In honour of April Fool's Day, I propose we bring back one of the pastimes of the Network: Digging up dirt on people and posting this information for the world to see.

Beginning with the original list, comment and I'll add to it.

- James Sunderland purrs when he is cuddled with.

- Gregory House enjoys cuddling. (... Stick him and James together and I would find it adorable. I am well-prepared to be flamed for this.)
+ Greg also saw Mamma Mia three times...at the karaoke theatre.

- Seto Kaiba enjoys dressing in Victorian Period dresses.

- Lisa Garland is old (According to Mokuba).

- James Wilson sings Cher in the shower, and watches Tella Novellas.

- Mokuba Gillespie is annoying.

- Dax sleeps with a teddy bear named Dinkie.

- Shawn Spencer has dinosaur PJs.

- Alice enjoys wearing other people's T-shirts.

- Kara's full name is Kara Artemisia Thrace.

- Lucas had an imaginary friend when he was little, but he insisted it wasn't his imaginary friend. It was their bunny Viper's imaginary friend.
+ His name was Irving.

- Claire Redfield is afraid of umbrellas.

- Dean Winchester once stood outside a girl's house in the rain on Valentine's Day just so she'd accept his wilted little flower. He was five or six at the time. He'd like you to believe a lot has changed.

- Mohinder [wanted me to remove him].

- Vince Tyler once took a man home only to freak out when he started looking through his comic book collection, because god knows where that man's hands had been.

(OoC: I totally can't remembered who isn't on the list any more. x_x)

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We do what we must (Because we can) [14 Mar 2009|11:19pm]
[ mood | amused ]

I apologise for not posting recently. Business has been slow and the cold got to Turret a bit- he just got over a parrot-version of the common cold. But he's back to bobbing around as I work and generally being a little cheerful grey blur. 

While not 'trollin teh intarwebs' [as House seems to think I do quite often] or working, I've stumbled upon a new website... That is rather addicting. I fear I've become Dangerously Genre Savvy with the addition of this wiki into my life- there's a reason why pages of  "TV Tropes Ruined My Life" or "-Vocabulary" that both exist. Already I've invoked two (Or three) of these new terms.

If any of you are interested in learning the meaning behind phrases I will most likely find myself using in daily conversation, go to TVtropes.org. If not, then I'll just confuse the hell out of you.

So! With spring break comes vacation time. What are you Networkers up to?

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful...! [19 Feb 2009|06:50pm]
Who: James (Sunderland), Lisa, Gladys, Shawn, Alice
Rating: PG-13 (Probably for language)
When: During the storm
Where: James' apartment, mostly
Story: The storm's a'comin'- might as well start logging a bit early because it takes a lot longer to RP than it does to live through it. 
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Important announcement: [11 Feb 2009|03:08pm]
[ mood | amused ]

James Sunderland purrs when he is cuddled with. 

That is all.


(My apologies, James, I had to.)


EDIT: Due to the amount of submissions and good ideas, feel free to comment with some dirt on everyone you know.

- Gregory House enjoys cuddling. (... Stick him and James together and I would find it adorable. I am well-prepared to be flamed for this.)
+ Greg also saw Mamma Mia three times...at the karaoke theatre.

- Seto Kaiba enjoys dressing in Victorian Period dresses.

- Lisa Garland is old (According to Mokuba).

- James Wilson sings Cher in the shower, and watches Tella Novellas.

- Mokuba Gillespie is annoying.

- Dax sleeps with a teddy bear named Dinkie.

- Shawn Spencer has dinosaur PJs.

- Alice enjoys wearing other people's T-shirts.

- Kara's full name is Kara Artemisia Thrace.

- Lucas had an imaginary friend when he was little, but he insisted it wasn't his imaginary friend. It was their bunny Viper's imaginary friend.
+ His name was Irving.

- Claire Redfield is afraid of umbrellas.

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I'm making a note here: Huge success [07 Feb 2009|07:43pm]
[ mood | annoyed ]
[ music | Domo Arigato ]

It's incredibly frustrating when I have to deal with clients who know nothing about computers. Including where the 'on' switch is. I just got off the phone with one of them and let me tell you, I'm glad I got this email so I can have a place to let off some steam.

 
Perhaps I should explain. My name is Gladys, and I'm the owner of Aperture Programming. I deal with people who aren't technologically-savvy on a daily basis. I happen to extremely dislike the ones who can't tell if their computer is turned on. At least, though, it gives me extra pay for doing nothing overly-taxing. This is a plus.
 
... Maybe the negatives outweigh the positives at times.
 
However, I'm glad to make myself known on this system. As said, I am Gladys- however, some people refer to me as GLaDOS as a horrible pun on my name and job. ... However, I've grown fond of the acronym and wouldn't mind terribly if any of you called me that.
 
dsfrewf
 
... My parrot, Turret, just typed that. I think I'll leave it in for flavour. Never know what wisdoms go on in his head. Aside from fourty-two, that might be the meaning of everything. "Dsfrewf". This is also fun to pronounce.
 
Why do pets make everything better? They diffuse many a temper and foul mood.
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