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[reassures]

[The video feed opens today to a blond young lady, who is looking at her tablet as if she isn't quite sure she's gotten it running. Once she confirms that it is, however, Nill smiles as politely as she can. She'd avoided using the video feature in the Port so frequently that this felt alien to her, and the discomfort shows in her face to some extent, but she needed to start making connections here. Get to know people. She couldn't keep acting as if anyone she talked to would disappear a week later.]

Hello everyone. My name is Nill.

[Her wings flutter awkwardly against her back, visible in the video.]

It's nice to meet you all. I arrived here a few weeks ago, and it's taken some getting used to being here. I'm from a city called Siren's Port in Canada, at the start of 2013. If anyone here recognizes the city, I'd appreciate hearing from you-- as far as I know it doesn't exist in most other worlds.

[She pauses briefly, staring at what she's typed, before she flutters her wings again in another slight, awkward gesture.]

I'm sorry if this method of communication is inconvenient for anyone. I can't speak.

I was hoping some of you could tell me the kinds of weapons you were given here, so I can get an idea of what to expect from my own. It doesn't seem to have changed at all since I arrived here.

I was also hoping to find someone that could help move some files onto my tablet from a device with no connection. I know how to work the tablet just fine on my own, but I'm not familiar enough with it yet to find a way to transfer files. They're very important to me, so any help would be appreciated-- I don't want to wait too long to transfer them.

[She smiles at the camera again, and finally decides that she doesn't know what else to say. It's been a long time since she needed to introduce herself like this, but she's pretty sure that was a good way of going about doing things, while also seeming fairly harmless. Finally satisfied with it, she waves at the camera, and the feed clicks off.]

Comments

[reassures]

That doesn't always mean that they would be granted power, though. Just wishing to be stronger won't make you stronger.

[There's a noticeable pause.]

I don't think that's what these weapons take. Do you?

[onemoredeath]

I think that those that wish for power will not get it that fast, and those that need the power to help will gain it faster.

[reassures]

That's not a possibility I had considered before. It would be nice if it works that way.

[onemoredeath]

I suppose we will find out with more people test that theory, yes?

[reassures]

I suppose so. I'm not sure I want to wait long enough for that many people to test it, though.

[onemoredeath]

I see. I do think that the more you go on missions, the faster the weapon will grow. You can always request small tasks from the Initiative, although I should warn you that there are people within that group that are not completely honest.

[reassures]

The group of people who take on their tasks, you mean?

[onemoredeath]

Yes. You have to choose who you go with most carefully.

[reassures]

Thank you for the advice.

Are you speaking from experience?

[onemoredeath]

Yes. I had a few problems with partners during the small missions.

[reassures]

Would you mind telling me what happened?

[onemoredeath]

Differences of opinions and an attempted backstabbing or two.

[reassures]

Should I take that literally?

[onemoredeath]

Yes. I would suggest to go with someone you trust.

[reassures]

I understand. Thank you for the advice.

[onemoredeath]

You are welcome.

[reassures]

It's Takegami, isn't it?

[So his ID says, at least.]

How long have you been here?

[onemoredeath]

It is.

For over a year now.

[reassures]

That's the longest I've heard of someone staying here so far.

Are there many others still here from that time?

[onemoredeath]

There are a couple who have been here longer but most have returned to their homes.

[reassures]

That isn't very surprising.

[She'll need to go back through the logs and see how far back she can go, and see if there are any names attached. Maybe she can contact them.]

Thank you.

[onemoredeath]

You are welcome. Good luck in finding your answers.