《RWO - Dreams of another world》26 - A job offer
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Zach says "Here's the what." Zach hands me another parchment. "It's our chat transcript."
Who or what is Urmind?
-- begin transcript
Welcome to Doktor Urmind's Hacker Chat
All of our bits are washed with care.
## ZRtech has entered the channel
## TheDoktor has entered the channel
ZRtech: Hello Doktor! what was this about paying for my time?
TheDoktor: I'll pay $500 for a 30-minute session. I just want a chance to make a proposal.
ZRtech: Ok, you have me for a half hour.
TheDoktor: Splendid! I've made the payment to your PayBuddy account.
TheDoktor: Are you ready for the pitch?
ZRTech: It's your dime. Hit me.
TheDoktor: Nice Johhny Mnemonic reference. Is that an official request? Better consult with H first. I'll wait.
ZRtech: H? What are you talking about? A little less cryptic, please.
TheDoktor: I can't come out and say it directly since the other H is reading this, The H with the antlers is the one I mean.
ZRtech: I thought you said this was a secure chat.
TheDoktor: The chat isn't the issue. It's about the transcript, later on.
ZRTech: Ah, the one from the forest. Got it.
TheDoktor: Wouldn't do to give up your moonlight job.
ZRtech: Who's this other H you mentioned?
TheDoktor: If you accept my proposal you'll meet him later.
ZRtech: Sure. I'll be back online in a bit.
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ZRtech: H thinks it's a bit ambitious, but he's willing. He says you'll owe us both.
TheDoktor: I agree to those terms. Ready?
ZRtech: Hit me.
-- Lost connection to server
Welcome to Doktor Urmind's Hacker Chat
All of our bits are washed with care.
## ZRtech has entered the channel
ZRtech: You and H are both jerks. That hurt! Obviously, you've been messing with my interface device. I'm not even going to ask how at this point.
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ZRtech: I'm still waiting for the proposal. That new pile of crap in my head is not a proposal.
DoktorUrmind: I want to help you in developing your interface. I'd like to buy some of them once they are more portable.
ZRTech: Help how?
DoktorUrmind: I have technical staff and lots of money. I'd like to pay you to continue working on your interface full time.
DoktorUrmind: I could make it a nonprofit grant if that makes you feel any better.
ZRtech: Are you proposing that I leave my current job and do just this?
DoktorUrmind: Yes, I meant your day job. By all means, keep doing the other thing.
ZRtech: I need to consult with my wife, of course. I keep the rights and I want a million guaranteed up front. I am so glad that weird doesn't bother me much anymore.
DoktorUrmind: Can't do anything about the wyrd. Where do you want the money sent?
ZRtech: Green Forrest Treasury. I have to go talk to Kithera. Catch you later.
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