[ beep beep beep beep beep--

Riku's just hard at work typing on the new tablet. his face is the empitome of concentration--and then, as he moves the screen, the tablet boots up a holographic function. he jolts slightly as he looks at it, glares, and clicks out of it.

beep beep beep beep beep, moving--

it happens again. ]

Seriously?

[ Exit Window.

beep beep--

third time. Riku just stares right through the holographic window, then flickers his eyes up straight into the camera, noticing that it's... recording... ]

Couldn't they fix the recording problem?

[ ugh. ]

This could be United Earth spying. They could've just fixed the security on the old computers.

... [ now that he's recording and obviously broadcasting, though-- ]

Anyone having problems with their new stuff?

I need some help. Someone to train with.

[Not Wesker.]

Before I came here, I was given... powers and I never had the chance to practice with them. It's a long story as to why but the short version is that it was dangerous. Heaviest thing I ever lifted was a motorcycle.

[A slight pause.]

And Galadriel, if you're getting this, I'll help you figure out these new netbooks.

[video. A rather unamused teenager stares irritatedly into the camera. Well, he would be if you could see his eyes past his sunglasses. Boy does he have a good poker face.]

I don’t need the netbook I was given. If anyone needs an extra one, contact me. None of its parts are compatible with my systems and I don’t need it to connect with the network.

Also, I am rather curious as to how sophisticated technology is here. For...personal reasons.