riderculous | Chalupa: Sir Robot IV

Maybe they are actually the demon lord Aris keeps talking about?

I wouldn't put that much weight into the words that girl says, beyond the metaphorical. She seems to be living in her own world half the time.

She's doing her best. [ Aris is the best one out of everyone ] Maybe we'll see those three again to ask them more about it. [ Not it though! ]

And what makes you think they'll be able to say any more? You don't even know it is them. They could very well be simulacra made to lull us into playing along, as they said.

Simulacra?

Programs.

Think about it. They're ridiculous projected selves, beholden to this "Britney"s whims, encouraging us to "play along" in the game. We saw them die, meanwhile.

Why should we believe they're who they claim they are?

So you think it made like copies of them? Copies that felt like playdough to us?

[ That is still weird ]

We should ask them their most embarrassing stories to see if it really is them. [ Can they verify these stories? Nope. ]

Do you know their most embarrassing personal moments?

Nope! It would be funny to hear about them anyways, made up or not.

[ Honestly he'd find it funny amusing at least but he's not letting Astolfo know that. ]

You can fuck around all you'd like, but don't forget the goal is trying to leave.

I can do both! Fuck around and figure a way to leave.

[ they are a talended rider! sometimes ]

Is there another way to figure out if they are real?

Why are you asking me like I'd know? I already gave you one solution, you can figure out the next one yourself.

Because you're the one with all the logic between the two of us!

[ do you want astolfo to try to figure it out? ]

Is there a way to mess with programs?

You may as well be saying you have no brain at all.

Yes, there are. Programs have code and probably some kind of core board, like organic things have blood and brains. Delving deep into that only helps if this Britney uses it to run things around here though.

Pretty close! I'm known for losing all reason when the moon is out.

[ They seem...proud? ]

Maybe we should ask to meet this Britney to find out more.