SHO: Dude! That's the Cataclyst. Now, personally, I don't care. I'd just as soon never set foot in the OASIS again, let alone have to deal with any of this absurdity. But I know how important Halliday's competition is to you, so... I will never let the future of the OASIS rest in your hands, Nolan Sorrento. Well, that's fine. Three easy steps. One. Wait, I thought you were bluffing. You know that kills all of us, right? I've got 10 years' worth of shit inside of me. Last chance. Two. I'm not goin' out like that. That's a camper move. You don't even know how to activate an orb. (WADE GRUNTS)
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Everyone watching, if you're in the Columbus stacks, this is Parzival. My real-world name is Wade Watts, and we're gonna need your help. Aech, head for the stacks! Okay, hold on! (TIRES SCREECHING)
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Aech, what the hell's going on? Just practicing Mario Kart. What do you think? IOI's trying to kill us, man!
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Do you want it or not?
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Yeah, I know. Not what you were expecting, huh? Yeah, I wasn't expecting a late '30s-model postal van.
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ART3MIS: Oh.
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Is that her? Red hair, IOI uniform, doesn't know what planet she's on? That's her.
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Wade? Wait, I thought the Cataclyst went off. How are you still playing? Extra life, long story. Sorry I shot you. Sho? What? Do I have to wear a sign saying, "I am 11 years old, shoot me first"? No, thanks. -Dude, give me a hug. -Ninjas don't hug! All right, everybody, hold on to somethin'.