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[[A character is sending a message from their phone.]]
Character: Hey, I lost the server password. What is it, again?
[[Someone at a desk with a laptop on it replies.]]
Desk Haver: It's -- ...wait. How do I know it's really you?
Character: Ooh, good question! I bet we can construct a cool proof-of-identity protocol. I'll start by picking two random--
Desk Haver: Oh good; it's you. Here's the psasword...
Character:
NO!
{{Title text: Not sure why I just taught everyone to flawlessly impersonate me to pretty much anyone I know. Just remember to constantly bring up how cool it is that birds are dinosaurs and you'll be set.}}
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