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[doubleoohbaby]

[The sounds of outside filter through the network, distant with little to be heard beyond the faint rustle of the wind, but there nonetheless. A distinctive clink-fwoosh of a lighter disrupts anything further, followed by the slow crackle of burning paper and tobacco and a satisfied inhale and steady exhale. When he finally speaks, it's with a tone that lacks interest.]

Well, isn't this quaint. Doubt I would have believed it were I not seeing it with my own eyes. At least the woman greeting me was persuasive enough. [You can practically hear the dirty little smirk.]

Even so, I'm not quite sure how I feel out of my home and sent on my merry way towards college kid dorm rooms. Or rather, I'm perfectly aware of how I feel about it, just the words I'm looking for aren't for public ears.

Still. Judging by the archives on this thing, there's plenty of you about who know this world, so come on, share your wisdom with an outsider, would you? One can never know too much.

[A pause as he inhales another lungful of smoke, eventually adding with a thoughtful exhale:] Oh, and don't patronise me with the basics. I'm curious, not stupid.

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[onemoredeath]

[ You've might have seen him on the network if you look - a Japanese man with a killer smile and style and currently sitting in some dark pub. ]

First thing is to not believe everything others will tell you. You will find that all government is cruel and evil and we their halpless victims. The second bit of information is that the basics are true, we are here to fight a revolution being fought through time. The method of such fighting is up for debate since we only have two missions so far. There has been other happens of course. That is why everyone will tell you about them being so evil.

permavoice from this guy; hiding his faaaace

[doubleoohbaby]

[Keeping a curious eye on the video screen. Never trust a charmer. Never trust anyone.]

I think it's less about believing, and more about wading through the shit that I'm given for one small pearl of wisdom.

permavideo because he doesn't care~

[onemoredeath]

[ Pours himself a drink and takes out a thin cigar. ]

Did you bring a bulldozer? I'm afraid there are a few centuries of shit here.

[ Lights up and thinks of what is next. ]

So which blank do you need filling? General or specifics? I have over six months of time here to know most things.

[doubleoohbaby]

Thought as much.

[A non committal grunt.]

There's a lot of blanks at the moment. I've yet to actually work out which need filling.

[onemoredeath]

Once people get over the fact that this is the future of what remains of England... The next thing they ask is about the weapons and what was meant by them being semi-sentient. I think the best explanation is that the weapons will gain a kind of life the more you use them. With time, they shall boost your skills while fill in those skills that you may lack. A support that will not need you to tell it what to do, but one that will shift to meet a need.

After that, they ask about where the best bars are.

[doubleoohbaby]

Actually, the best bars would have been top of the list.

[onemoredeath]

Some of the new arrivals assume that bars are not here. I am not sure what gives them that idea... However, the best of the pub-style is a place called The Crown and the Lion. The best club-style is a little place called Pinkie's and for a bar and grill, there is the Cascade Lounge though it is not very friendly.

[doubleoohbaby]

I don't mind a frosty reception. Keeps things interesting.

[onemoredeath]

It is not about the reception and more about how many fleas you want to collect over the course of a night.

[doubleoohbaby]

That sounds more like filthy.

[onemoredeath]

Some of the fleas do have the appearance of unemployed bikers.

[doubleoohbaby]

You're not really selling this place very well.

[onemoredeath]

A few people do not make a majority of the natives. Most are rather normal with a few single ladies that enjoy a good time and some men that can actually gamble.

[doubleoohbaby]

[And suddenly he sounds a lot more interested.]

Women and gambling, you say?

[onemoredeath]

Yes, I did. What else is better in life? Outside of some nice sake.

[doubleoohbaby]

Mm, very little. [Sounding so content even at the meet thought of it.]

Warm sake, of course.

[onemoredeath]

Yes. Unfortunately, it is a very rare commodity. I have to make due with the local scotch and stout beers.

[doubleoohbaby]

Ah, scotch. A perfectly acceptable replacement.

[onemoredeath]

It is on most days.

[doubleoohbaby]

And for all the other days, there's vodka!

[onemoredeath]

Shaken, of course. Never stirred.

[doubleoohbaby]

[Scoff.]

It all goes down the same way.

[onemoredeath]

Mm, but we don't want it bruised before it gets there.

[doubleoohbaby]

Better to savour, I suppose.

Sounds like you know your drinks. Do you know of the best places to get them, though?

[onemoredeath]

Pinkie's is one of the best. They even have a few illegal imports as well as the local flavors.