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Redundancy is key. Would you consider taking a road trip without a spare tire? Of course not. So you understand why I never leave the city without an extra heart or two, just in case one fails. Now, tell me again: what's your blood type?
"I've turned up the gain on your datafeed as far as it will go" said Doctor Lee. "Your neuroreceptors are nearly burnt out, and I can't administer any higher dosages of signal enhancer without damaging the rest of your nervous system. My best recommendation at this point is to take at least a full month off the 'net. Here, I'll fill out a prescription for a temporary disability interface. It should only take a few days to get used to using the tool: it's called a 'keyboard'..."
My first mistake was administering the tetanus shot with a rusty needle. After that, the oxidizing vermin became unstoppable.
