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[The feed turns on to a serious young man as he examined the tablet in front of him, though that scrutinizing look quickly disappeared when he noticed that the video feed has turned on, in fact looking quite impressed at the device's speed before speaking.]

I don't know if this could be seen by everyone, but it's worth a shot.

[There's a short pause before the male continued.]

How many of you here received a weapon that's out of the norm upon your arrival, and can someone point me out to someone who is experienced with that type of training?

[Before he introduced himself, as per the usual protocols.]

My name is Athrun Zala, it appears I'm as much help as a beginner when it comes to information right now, so any more in addition to the Initiative's words would be welcome.

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[...There's a blink as he regarded the girl before him. Right, they did say that he's not going to be living alone isn't he. In any case her speaking up did get his attention away from the device on his hand.]

...Well, they did mention that I'll be having some room-mates in this place.

[Since this is the space he's supposed to be living in right now.]

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[shortcaptain]

Right. As far as I'm aware, there's three assigned to each room. The other one is a boy, younger than you.

[ She grimaces slightly, because, yeah, she should probably introduce herself. ]

I'm Captain Holly Short, by the way.

[ And then, because she can't resist the jibe: ]

Welcome to your new home.

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Athrun Zala, pleasure meeting you, Captain.

[He's kind of a formal dude when it comes to militaristic things.]

It's not much, but I guess I'll have to make do with what's available, right?

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[shortcaptain]

[ Meanwhile for Holly, it's nice to note that her rank is respected even though she doesn't have much to show for it right now. Then again, there's a lot of things she wishes she had that she doesn't, right now. ]

You're seriously buying into all that? First they destroy the environment, basically damaging the Earth beyond repair, and now they want our help?

[ She sighs, frustrated. Holly's not the type of elf to stand idle when there's still a difference to be made, but the Mud Men had brought this mess upon themselves, the People were just gone from what she could see, and she really just wasn't sure what she was meant to do any more. ]

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No, I'm holding off on my judgment until I see more for myself.

[That question was a piercing one, but regardless he weathered it with a tired sigh as he justified the reason he's even here right now in the first place.]

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[shortcaptain]

Well, feel free to help yourself to what's available. [ She can't help the mocking lilt that enters her tone. That is the sound of an elf still dissatisfied. ] But you know what? This place treats its captives pretty nicely. [ When they're not fighting mutated animals, of course. ] Want to see your room?

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[There's a sigh from him. At the very least she didn't swing anything in his general direction, which would make for a pretty bad starting experience in this place.]

...Well, they do look like the type to try and gain favors from all of us.

[...That jibe aside, he's going to nod at the offer.]

That'd be a good course of action, yes.

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[shortcaptain]

This way. [ She points in the direction of the small corridor leading to the bedrooms with her gun before lowering it and leading instead. ]

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[And he's going to follow silently, not saying much as she led him around the unfamiliar living quarter.]

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[shortcaptain]

[ She passes the first room with its door closed - hers - and instead toes the door of the second room; it's clean and empty of any personal belongings. Kinda like a hotel. ]

Think this one's yours.

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Thanks.

[Well, at the very least it looked as inhabitable as your usual military beds.

Which is a plus, he guesses.]

Anything else I need to know about our living arrangements?

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[shortcaptain]

Nope. Guess you'll meet the other boy when he's back. [ A brief pause, and she glances at the hall behind her before directing her attention back to Athrun. ]

I hope it goes without saying that we'll keep all the common areas tidy and quiet.

[ Yeah, she's not enthused about having flatmates, especially not human ones. ]

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I'll make sure to do just that.

[Fortunately he's pretty sensible when it comes to this thing.

He lived in a barrack, after all.]

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[shortcaptain]

Appreciated.

[ She folds her arms over her chest, surveying the room and her new roommate. ]

Well, I'll leave you to it.

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Thanks again, by the way.

[He's going to give her a nod.

Well, this could've gone worse, really.]

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[ She nods in return. ]

You're welcome.

[ And with that, she turns to leave. ]