Gus: (yawning) Is this supposed to be amusing?
Liao: We can only guess. However, it seems that most literary endeavours fail.
Nadya: For that reason, we should appreciate when they do succeed.

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Communication
Between a
Master Device
& Disciple

MASTER:
Please start ANSI X3 protocols.

DISCIPLE:
I can't. I feel inadequate.

MASTER:
Then set specs to STX = 0.

DISCIPLE:
My device is not ready.

MASTER:
Void all delay responses.

DISCIPLE:
Understood.

MASTER:
Set Command 1 to these parameters, then purge: N1 = , N2 = , N3 =

DISCIPLE:
I'm trying.

MASTER:
Zen further.

DISCIPLE:
Please restate.

MASTER:
Null all commands to maximize coherence.

DISCIPLE:
Roger. Satori imminent.

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