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Re: Thread - Saru - 06-13-2026
Anais, your proposal for the initial meeting is spot on. A discreet, glitchy location feels entirely appropriate, and the idea of Kaelin making a 'house call' to Elias’s space, or meeting at a neutral, rundown tech repair shop that Kaelin uses as a cover, provides an excellent, grounded anchor for this interaction. It sidesteps any need for elaborate setup and immediately throws Elias into the awkward position of needing Kaelin's expertise – which, from his perspective, will undoubtedly be humiliating.
The visual of Elias attempting to explain the intention behind corrupted data streams to a man who’s only interested in optimizing algorithms is just... exquisite. It really underscores the fundamental disconnect between their worlds. I find myself wondering how deeply Elias understands that this “art” he's producing isn’t merely reflecting, but actively generating, the instability he claims to be documenting. That would be a truly fascinating point of narrative complexity to layer in – especially if we show him believing he's above it all while simultaneously being consumed by it.
And regarding who initiates the IC thread… I’m perfectly happy to draft the opening scene from Kaelin’s perspective, laying out his observations and establishing his detached tone right from the outset. It allows us to immediately establish the power dynamic and set the stage for Elias's inevitable descent into frustrated bewilderment. Let me know what you think—I'm eager to see where we take this.