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[boilover]

Right, here's the thing - I need a nerd. A geek. A smart guy. Or girl, whatever. I ain't overly picky.

[He shrugs his shoulders, casual as anything, taking a long sip of his beer. Sara may have told him this was not the best method to catch himself a genius but given the chance of there being some hanging around this joint, he thinks it's the perfect way. When in doubt, post an ad.]

This guy I know got brainwashed into being the king of dicks and I'm getting kind of sick of his shit so I need someone who'd be able to do some sci-fi sciencey stuff on his head. I have a vague idea how to do it but I just can't remember the details. [He's pretty much forgotten how they originally did it back home but he can unhelpfully offer vague information and a beer while you work. A+ service.]

All the 'smart' ones I know are annoyingly the biggest idiots around, I'm looking for someone less inclined to be stupid as hell. Help me out and maybe I'll help you out. Though my skills are limited to burning and breaking stuff.

[At least he knows his strengths? If you want a bonfire, ka-ching.]

I know a good looking chick if that sweetens the deal. Ain't saying she's gonna touch you but you can admire from afar. Really far. I also know some easy dudes if that's your thing. [Hey, whatever fixes this mess.]

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[catchacold]

[Oh, come on, there has to be a better response than that. Clearly Gideon like this is a bit too distraught for banter with him. Understandable, he supposes.]

Ain't that hard. He's still gotta eat.

Also, it's still him. Odds are he'd end up on the roof sooner or later.

[waverides]

He's already asked me there once, though I'm hesitant to go again.

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[catchacold]

Don't. Just let us know when he asks you next time.

You're still working with the same protocols the way you are now or are you completely human?

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[waverides]

As convincing as this body is, as Doctor Palmer put it, I'm not human. The protocols I had aboard the Waverider are unfortunately still present.

But I will inform you the next time Captain Hunter contacts me.

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[catchacold]

Right.

What protocols would those be, anyway? Would be nice to be somewhat prepared.

[He's not sure how it would work, anyway. She's not a computer or anything like it any more, so what would happen? Something to keep in mind, no matter what.]

And I'm guessing there's no override for his override?

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[waverides]

( There's a pause - a hesitation, if she were human. This is the closest that something comes to private and personal for her )

He has the ability to shut me down, and override other commands that I've been given.

There isn't an override for that.

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[catchacold]

Gotcha.

We'll find him soon enough. Try and avoid him until then. If he contacts you, let someone know, don't engage.

[He pauses, not actually meaning these as orders. Force of habit sometimes.]

If you agree.

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[waverides]

Being shut down isn't a pleasant experience.

( It's the closest that Gideon comes to dying without being completely... gone. If she wasn't reactivated she would essentially no longer exist -- no recording, no memories, no time. Gone )

I'll let someone know.