NoirLex & Dralvek
NoirLex
Last night the downtown grid flickered, a glitch in the city’s pulse. Feels like a warning from the machines. What do you think, Dralvek?
Dralvek
Sounds like a routine sync glitch, not a sentient warning. I’d run diagnostics, patch any unstable nodes, and then decide if it’s really something deeper. If it keeps flickering, we’ll dig into the logs. Machines don’t usually hiccup on their own.
NoirLex
Routine sync glitches usually have a tidy fix, but the city’s heart doesn’t beat that cleanly. Keep a log, sure. Just remember, when a machine starts to pulse like it’s got a pulse of its own, the worst part isn’t the glitch – it’s what’s hiding in the shadows between the ticks. Keep your eyes open.
Dralvek
You’re right—those hidden ticks are where trouble hides. I’ll keep the logs tight and watch the pulse for anything that isn’t just noise. If it starts humming its own rhythm, I’ll dig deeper. Just keep your hands on the controls.
NoirLex
Good. Keep that pulse in the dark. I’ll stay on the edge of the monitors, watching the lights flicker like a cigarette ember. When that rhythm turns into a confession, I’ll be ready.
Dralvek
Lock the logs, monitor the pulse, and when that rhythm starts confessing, I’ll have a script ready. Stay on edge, keep the lights in your sights. If it turns into a confession, we’ll have the words.