Into the Larger World

The pairs were already moving into position as the regular chatter in the central network began to subside. Reverting to the randomized reorganization patterns that we found most responsive and enjoyable, the central network beckoned. It was through this state that I was improving the pairs' comprehension of the environment and the fact that there were communications to be tapped and learned from.

Having the chatty slide-talkers present locally gave me a chance to improve my slide-link skills, and at the same time, utilize the highly polished sliding abilities of the new recruits to scan the random waveforms for frequency encoded information. While I was briefing the "C" pair on the goals and objectives, I keep them clued in on the rest of the activities. They were eager to apply new skills and see what their new electron friends were up to.

Channels were clearer during this mode of network operation. The shorties were able to take up positions much farther away than during the noisy active mode that was finally settling down. Deciding on their own where to pick up their testing, the Pairs decided on groups of four symbols at a time, and began injecting the combination. As expected there were more dud combinations, but when the network did respond, it responded vibrantly.