Artificial Existence
By Christopher Harrison
Interlude 02: Interweave
Kieran and Jason sat at their respective computers, typing at lightning speeds. They had been trying to access the restricted files that Kieran had found for hours. Kieran had found the restricted files in a hidden folder at the local library. It had taken enough effort to even find the restricted folder that Kieran was completely convinced that there was no way the library staff had known the files existed. Because of that simple fact, Kieran was intent on getting access to the files.
Jason, on the other hand, had started the job quite unenthusiastically, but his level of commitment to his 'skill' was enough to keep him trying. The harder the task got, the more compelled Jason became to complete the task at hand. They had started the job at around 9:30 AM, and it was now one o' clock. Jason happily exclaimed the time, and then also mentioned that lunch sounded like a very good idea, to him, at least. The two of them decided to take a break and go get some food.
They sat, quite contently, in Kieran's kitchen. Jason had made himself a cheese and ham sandwich, one of his favourite things to eat. Kieran sat on the opposite side of the small table, biting slowly into her apple, her other hand resting on the keyboard of her laptop. 'You know,' Jason began, breaking the silence, 'when I suggested we have lunch, I was also thinking that perhaps we could, you know, stop this whole hacking thing and actually do something normal, but here you are, still devoted.' Kieran only nodded, not listening a word he said, intently staring at the screen of her computer. Jason sighed, giving up all hope of a decent conversation with Kieran. Kieran and Jason had been dating on and off for over a year now. It seems every time they finally pull their relationship together, it falls apart as Kieran discovers some new mega-virus, or another top secret government agency with poor internet security lockouts. Once Kieran is focused on a task, there is just no time in her mind for anything else, including any boyfriend she may have at the time. Because of this, Jason just wasn't sure how to keep up a relationship with her.
'Sure would like some attention over here.' Jason muttered, trying to get just that little bit of acknowledgement that would keep him satisfied for the next few minutes. So far, it wasn't working, as Kieran still said nothing and just stared at the screen, typing something in every now and then. There was no doubt it Jason's mind that Kieran was the better hacker of the two, but he was always a social person, something that Kieran had yet to master. Jason thought that that was probably why he and Kieran got along so well. Her devotion to her many projects gave him a break from his social commitments, which is something he needed now and then. Sadly, the only social commitment he tries to keep, never seems to hold up.
By Christopher Harrison
Interlude 02: Interweave
Kieran and Jason sat at their respective computers, typing at lightning speeds. They had been trying to access the restricted files that Kieran had found for hours. Kieran had found the restricted files in a hidden folder at the local library. It had taken enough effort to even find the restricted folder that Kieran was completely convinced that there was no way the library staff had known the files existed. Because of that simple fact, Kieran was intent on getting access to the files.
Jason, on the other hand, had started the job quite unenthusiastically, but his level of commitment to his 'skill' was enough to keep him trying. The harder the task got, the more compelled Jason became to complete the task at hand. They had started the job at around 9:30 AM, and it was now one o' clock. Jason happily exclaimed the time, and then also mentioned that lunch sounded like a very good idea, to him, at least. The two of them decided to take a break and go get some food.
They sat, quite contently, in Kieran's kitchen. Jason had made himself a cheese and ham sandwich, one of his favourite things to eat. Kieran sat on the opposite side of the small table, biting slowly into her apple, her other hand resting on the keyboard of her laptop. 'You know,' Jason began, breaking the silence, 'when I suggested we have lunch, I was also thinking that perhaps we could, you know, stop this whole hacking thing and actually do something normal, but here you are, still devoted.' Kieran only nodded, not listening a word he said, intently staring at the screen of her computer. Jason sighed, giving up all hope of a decent conversation with Kieran. Kieran and Jason had been dating on and off for over a year now. It seems every time they finally pull their relationship together, it falls apart as Kieran discovers some new mega-virus, or another top secret government agency with poor internet security lockouts. Once Kieran is focused on a task, there is just no time in her mind for anything else, including any boyfriend she may have at the time. Because of this, Jason just wasn't sure how to keep up a relationship with her.
'Sure would like some attention over here.' Jason muttered, trying to get just that little bit of acknowledgement that would keep him satisfied for the next few minutes. So far, it wasn't working, as Kieran still said nothing and just stared at the screen, typing something in every now and then. There was no doubt it Jason's mind that Kieran was the better hacker of the two, but he was always a social person, something that Kieran had yet to master. Jason thought that that was probably why he and Kieran got along so well. Her devotion to her many projects gave him a break from his social commitments, which is something he needed now and then. Sadly, the only social commitment he tries to keep, never seems to hold up.