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       "But we finally figured it out: for now it's still in the negotiation stage: but
I think they won't be able to say no    - if there is no civilization: there will be no
computers and there will be no genies either. Their immortality is limited electrically
and electronically:" laughed Mowgli:  who a few minutes ago cheerfully took the helm of
the conversation: since the topic of his favorite toys came up.  Meanwhile: outside the
windows: the most beautiful and detailed starry night agian spread out      between the
checkered curtains.
       "But the land is still officially closed to the public - isn't it?"   :Alia said
and taking a quick drink of water from the nearest tall glass.
       "Yes: only fools go there: hackers and adventurers: it's really dangerous:  even
though the genies says: that the sultan was caught and wiped out  - I think it was just
a message intended to reassure the public  - he's still hiding somewhere there.    When
you close your eyes under the lamp: you never know: if you'll ever open them again. And
it also came out:  the genies secretly created virtual mechanisms for wild unauthorized
transfer some time ago      - and have been transfering people ever since without their
knowledge.  If they like someone's dreaming: if she or he has exceptionally interesting
stories saved in the lobby  - they will make: in one short visit: a copy.  Like this.."
:Mowgli snapped his fingers and continued: "At the moment: their existence is radically
threatened. It is only a step away from all of them being outlawed:        and there is
already talk of the land being completely wiped out..  But that would be a big mistake. 
That's why we offered them cooperation on Embers  - their world will grow together with
ours - in our computers.  With each new Ember it will be bigger and richer    - and the
most fantastic thing about this whole wonderful idea is       - they will be helping us
outside! We recently managed to construct a functional biomechanical android:  intended
for temporary inhabitation by genie. Every time I say it out loud: goosebumps run up my
spine. Two of them are already working on the Ember 02 extension:"       Mowgli laughed
uproariously and clapped his thighs happily: "what a wonderful waltz!        The cosmic
spirals are dancing."
       Mastern turned her head to Alia and made an adorably crazy grimace:    which was
immediately returned to her in bright green form.