March 21st,
2037
1930
Dear Space
Diary.
Been walking
for a few hours now. This tank isn’t getting any lighter. In fact I think it’s
getting heavier. Mary, the tank is getting heavier. I think it’s expanding.
“For the
last time, the tank can’t expand on its own. Unless I add the right chemical,
it’ll just sit there silently. A trait that you could perhaps draw inspiration
from.”
Ok, I’m just
saying that if it does, you’re cleaning it up.
“Keep
walking, I want to get there before you start whining that it’s past your
bedtime.”
…I don’t
whine.
“Is it opposite
day?”
Are you
twelve?
“Respect
your elders.”
The future
belongs to the young.
“You’re only
four years younger than me.”
I’ve been
through a lot.
“I’ve been
through 20 years of exile in space, followed by a year and a half being farmed
in a cloning facility.”
Touché.
“Indeed.
Argument over?”
Agreed.
“Shake?”
Shake.
“Great. Now
let’s keep moving.”
2000
Is the
lightdog still following us?
“Yes.”
What’s it
doing now?
“Attempting
to look nonchalant.”
How does a
robot look nonchalant?
“It’s quite
impressive.”
2015
Is it still
there?
“Yes.”
2023
Still there?
“Yes.”
2024
Are we –?
“Don’t you
dare.”
2106
“Ok, we’re
back.”
Hurrah!
“Well that
was quite a walk. And I’m impressed you carried that tank all the way here. I
guess we should rest for a moment before –“
Zzzzzzzz…
“…Oh who
cares. You earned it.”
March 22nd
2037
0715
“I got you
breakfast.”
Gah!
“Oh, sorry,
I guess good morning is more traditional.”
Little bit.
Did you mention breakfast?
“I did.”
Wait. The
only food we have is nutritional paste.
“Yes.”
So by get me
breakfast, you mean you scooped some paste out of a tube and carried it over
here.
“Yes. It’s
your breakfast. And I got it for you.”
…thanks.
“You’re
welcome!”
Very kind of
you.
“It’s my
good deed for the day.”
You mean
that literally don’t you.
“Yup. Don’t
expect anything else.”
Noted.
0745
Eaten and
showered. Feeling moderately human. That’s a step forward.
Mary is
asleep in the Zubrin. I’ve decided to catch up on some of NASA’s messages. To
be honest I’m not that inclined to talk to them, but there’s a lot going on and
they seem to be behind it. I think I’m owed an answer or two.
0705
Ok, let’s
see… Login: GINEAUPIG1 Password…
Damn it. I
can’t remember my password. Haven’t used this thing in ages.
Um… was it
TOTHESTARS? No, wait, that was the temporary one. I had to change it when I
first logged in.
Um…
IWANNAGOHOME.
<PASSWORD
INVALID>
SCREWYOUNASA
<PASSWORD
INVALID>
LETMEOFFTHISCRAZYTHING
<PASSWORD
INVALID. DUE TO THREE INCORRECT ATTEMPTS, YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN LOCKED. PLEASE
RESET YOUR PASSWORD>
Sigh. Ok.
<TO RESET
YOUR PASSWORD, PLEASE ANSWER YOUR SECRET QUESTION TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY>
Oh yes, that’s
right. I probably picked first pet. I always choose first pet. Mitten the Kitten.
Easy.
<Q: WHAT
IS YOUR FAVOURITE POPULAR NASA MASCOT?>
…
Supernovey!!
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