05-16-2024, 06:58 PM
Alex gave Cindy a brief look that had "I told you so" all over it, but instead said to Xenara, "Well, please take note that I did not toss that one out there to you all. Although I have used it in the past, it would not have been my choice to use it with this group. I'm just trying to explain it a little is all. As I would have predicted, it can make some people feel defensive or put on the spot. It is not intended to be used with everyone, and as with many things, timing can be very important."
He began to power things down as he added, "Cindy is many things, but perfect is not one of them. Like most of us, she is still learning."
Cindy's expression turned to one of mild embarrassment, which was almost comical in the childlike quality of it. She took it in good stride though, taking time to put her jacket back on and say her goodbyes before vanishing.
As they were all exiting the lab, Alex looked to the Midshipman, "Mister Coppola, let me know the next time you are going to run such a flying program. I would like to offer you an upgrade to your normal experience. I'm famous, or notorious, depending on your point of view, for my programs. As you may have noticed from your interaction with Cindy, it can be very hard to determine what is real and what is a simulation...which is usually the point. Some people think I depend too much on my toys, but I prefer to think of it as using the right tools to get the job done better and faster."
He began to power things down as he added, "Cindy is many things, but perfect is not one of them. Like most of us, she is still learning."
Cindy's expression turned to one of mild embarrassment, which was almost comical in the childlike quality of it. She took it in good stride though, taking time to put her jacket back on and say her goodbyes before vanishing.
As they were all exiting the lab, Alex looked to the Midshipman, "Mister Coppola, let me know the next time you are going to run such a flying program. I would like to offer you an upgrade to your normal experience. I'm famous, or notorious, depending on your point of view, for my programs. As you may have noticed from your interaction with Cindy, it can be very hard to determine what is real and what is a simulation...which is usually the point. Some people think I depend too much on my toys, but I prefer to think of it as using the right tools to get the job done better and faster."