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I've tried to talk to Commander Future, as he was dubbed by the press, about the six<br />
years he spent in the future, from 3175 to 3181, but so far he has no interest in shedding light<br />
on what happened to him, or how he went from a gangly 5'11" to a solidly built 7'3". He's not<br />
the man he was when he left. I'm not even sure he still technically fits the definition of a<br />
"man" as we know it.<br />
When you deal with him, one thing is important: listen and follow directions.<br />
When he tells you something, it is most likely important information that will keep you<br />
from being turned inside out or sent to some alternate dimension. It's crucial.<br />
For example, I recently wrapped up all of my business obligations, then prepared<br />
myself for something that is stressful under the best of circumstances: moving day.<br />
I was not ready.<br />
__________<br />
"Leave everything exactly as you have it. You don't need to box anything."<br />
"So the movers will pack it?"<br />
"Do not interrupt me. Stand separate. No touching anything."<br />
"Fine. I'm not touching anything."<br />
"You're sure."<br />
"Dude. Yes. I haven't packed, and I'm not touching anything."<br />
"Excellent. Tell me when you're ready."<br />
This was on the phone, about seven minutes after I woke up. It was only a little bit<br />
after the sun came up, and I was already stressed and freaked out.<br />
"I'm ready, I suppose."<br />
"Tell me exactly where you are and what you're doing."