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There is one additional matter concerning your transportation arrangements.You may have noticed that this expedition appears to be operated by two individuals of questionable judgment.This observation is accurate.The first is a woman named Vishna Doll.Vishna Doll is technically the founder, financier, chief scientist, and spiritual leader of the Temporal Acquisition Project, though none of these titles were awarded by any recognized authority.She is best understood as a person who looked at the laws of causality and interpreted them as suggestions.Her relationship with reality is informal.The second is myself.I am The WaterMelon Cat.I serve as navigator, quartermaster, historian, procurement specialist, and, on several regrettable occasions, emergency diplomat.If you are wondering why two apparently unqualified individuals are operating an unauthorized time-travel enterprise, the answer is simple.Money.Not the kind you are familiar with.Future money.You see, Vishna discovered a peculiar economic phenomenon.The future contains collectors.Collectors want things.More specifically, they want old things. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit williamchadbowers.substack.com