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Writing first contact

First contact with something alien.

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Write a first-contact scene with [alien/AI/new species]. Show miscommunication, one shared gesture, and a tense moment.
How to use
  • alien/AI/new species - replace the bracketed field with your info
Provide (Inputs)
  • Entity
  • Setting
  • Shared gesture
  • Tense moment
Expected output (Outputs)
  • Contact scene
  • Gesture
  • Tension beat
Tips
  • Avoid cliche translations; use visuals.
  • Keep stakes local at first.
  • End on uncertainty or a fragile bridge.
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