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I wouldn't know how to begin with something like that. In theory I could lay some encryption magecraft, but that's not exactly a first step so much as it is reinforcing a finished result. And that's only if whatever this place did to my Circuits wants to cooperate.

Once I get more accustomed with these sorts of computers, I'll be able to handle it. Writing an encryption method should be easy.

[ She says it matter of factly and completely without arrogance – the easy confidence of someone who knows their strengths and has been given an opportunity to apply them. ]

The difficult part will be injecting it into the Zodiac app without alerting Zodiac or giving them a decryption method. For that, I might need to access their systems and start studying their software.

I wonder if it would be possible to make something independent from Libra entirely; a separate app crafted from the same structure. More work, certainly, but that would keep them from having a direct line to it.

It'd be easy enough, relatively speaking. When you really get down to it, Libra's just a social networking app and it wouldn't be hard to clone its features with some additional security measures to keep any unwanted intruders out. What makes it special is how it connects us all.

[ She shoots him a sidelong look. ]

Remember when we were all first added to the app? Nothing had to be done manually, we were connected to everyone else in our situation automatically. Zodiac obviously has some way of doing that and I would need to try and copy it.

While automating the process would be more convenient on all sides, that doesn't sound entirely conducive to said security measures. Adding everyone relevant sight unseen invites trouble if someone less trustworthy should meet the qualifications.

Exactly. Even if someone isn't necessarily loyal to Zodiac, I can just as easily see someone who just wants to live a quiet life being willing to turn that sort of information over if they had access to it, if only to try and stop us rocking the boat. So I've been going back and forth over just how to manage this for a few days and I've had no luck coming up with a halfway decent solution so far.

[ She huffs a sigh. ]

Well. I'm probably getting ahead of myself. I haven't even gotten my head around the computers from this era, so planning an alternate app is a little beyond me right now.

Perhaps so, but that also means there's time to formulate the best course of action while building the framework to achieve it.

That's what I'm hoping, at least. It sounds like whatever they were planning has been delayed for now, but without more access to their systems, there's no way to know for sure.

[ She huffs a sigh. ]

Well. Now I have something to work towards. I'll need some extra pairs of hands to help towards testing it out, though – who else do you think could be trusted?

Several people, but whether they can be trusted and know anything about technology is the issue. Hansa Cervantes is someone more familiar with this world's level of tech, and I'd call him trustworthy enough--same goes for Jun Nightroad. Takam Kesi I'd trust with my life, but he's from a more antiquated world than most so far as I know. The Black Order is a whole other tangle of complications, but if we can safely work out whether or not they can be relied on as individuals? Jusis Albarea might be a safe bet.

Keeping the circle small for now might be wise. It means we have less manpower, but also less chances of secrets slipping out when we don't want them to.

[ there's a "we" now.... well, it's not like she can pretend she ISN'T getting Waver in as a co-conspirator at this point. ]

I can't say that I particularly trust The Black Order with what little I know of them, but... if you say they're trustworthy, Hansa Cervantes and Jun Nightroad... bringing them in might be a good move.

I'd say those two are the safest bet, off the top of my head. There's a fair number of people I'd trust, but those two are high on the list.

Then I'll get in touch with them at some point. ... Hopefully through methods other than the app.

[ she's good at being sneaky when she needs to!!

She shoots him a sidelong look, clearly weighing whether or not to say what she's about to say. Then; ]

... I appreciate your help, by the way. I know most people involved in all this would rather just keep their heads down and live a quiet life.

Your best bet on finding Hansa is the church. Honestly, same for Nightroad-hell if I know where else he spends his spare time.

[A shrug.]

Pretty sure I gave up all rights to a quiet life when I was sixteen or so. I don't have any reason to hope for one now.

It'll be more interesting than grading papers, at least. Hm, then again, you actually get paid to do that...

[ capitalism jokes! ]

Not nearly enough.

[lol. lmao.]

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