A/N: My first attempt at a West Wing fanfiction... this one was done for me to practice characterization and interaction before I attempted a real full-length story.  Oh, yes, and neither West Wing nor AIM belong to me.

OH!  And I am one of those who thinks that Simon being killed was EVIL, POINTLESS, AND DUMB, so we're going to assume he's alive and that episode simply didn't happen.

Instant Message from CynicalOne916 to AgentSunshine

CynicalOne916:  Could your screen name be any less creative?

AgentSunshine: You realize your stalker can read your input, which includes your instant messages?

CynicalOne916: I borrowed Leo's computer.

AgentSunshine: So you're still at work... did you tell him?

CynicalOne916: I e-mailed him to let him know.

AgentSunshine: He can't check his e-mail if you're using his computer.

CynicalOne916: Yeah.

AgentSunshine: So he doesn't know you 'borrowed' his computer.

CynicalOne916: Would you leave me alone? You bother me all day... go think of a better screen name or something.

AgentSunshine: FlamingoGuard?

CynicalOne916: I still object to that codename.

AgentSunshine: You make that clear every time I use it.

CynicalOne916: So why do you use it?

AgentSunshine: Because it's your codename.

CynicalOne916: Can I have a new one?

AgentSunshine: No.

Instant Message from SimplyCanadian to LemonLyman

SimplyCanadian: CJ hasn't seen that screen name yet, has she?

LemonLyman: And she's not going to.

SimplyCanadian: What possessed you to use it as your screen name?

LemonLyman: Lack of creativity.

SimplyCanadian: I don't know; the moose meat from Finland was a really creative gift.

LemonLyman: Just trying to make you feel special.

SimplyCandian: Oh, thanks.

LemonLyman: Anytime.

SimplyCanadian: ... How upset would you be if I told CJ this screen name?

LemonLyman: DONNA!

SimplyCanadian: O:-)

Instant Message from Yankees441 to PrincetonGrad627

Yankees441: Why aren't you working?

PrincetonGrad627: Why aren't *you* working?

Yankees441: That's not the question at hand.

PrincetonGrad627: That's not the question?  You asked me the same thing!

Yankees441: Yes, and I asked you first.

PrincetonGrad627: Did you just throw your ball at the wall?  I heard a thunk.

Yankees441: Sure it wasn't you tripping over something again?

PrincetonGrad627: I'm sitting.

Yankees441: So?

PrincetonGrad627: Toby, I'd just like to thank you for your constant encouragement.  It means a lot to me.

Yankees441: That's just the kind of guy I am.  Now get back to work.

Instant Message from POTUS41 to double07

POTUS41: Wimp-ass movies.

double07: Yes, Mr. President.

POTUS41: He gets all arrogant over his weak martini...

double07: Yes sir... Zoey and I are going out next Friday.

POTUS41: I'll try to get my dungeon built before then.

double07: Good luck... I think.

POTUS41: Should I be concerned that the entire senior staff is on AIM at work?

double07: Probably, sir.

POTUS41: Right.  Remind me to have Leo yell at them... do you think they'd mind opening a chat?

double07: I'll start it, sir.