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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

private;

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I think we should always assume the worst! I mean, it could happen!

private;

[reassures]

I know.

It gets very tiring, though.

private;

[payback]

Why are you worrying about it right now? They'd at least theoretically be on the same side if they arrived. I mean, I know that's no guarantee, but...

private;

[reassures]

Theoretically doesn't mean they would stay on our side.

private;

[payback]

Then let's figure out a plan and not think any more about it until it's necessary to deal with.

private;

[reassures]

That's--

It's probably a good idea.

private;

[payback]

Well, there we go then.

How good are you at using those guns?

private;

[reassures]

Very good. I've practiced a lot, and I've been practicing for a long time.

I've also done more than just practice.

private;

[payback]

Okay, so, if a void shows up, we identify them. And if they turn out to be unfriendly, maybe we can gun them down from a distance or blow them up.

private;

[reassures]

That shouldn't be too hard.

I've never used explosives though. Can you use them?

private;

[payback]

No. Maybe we can find someone to teach.

private;

[reassures]

That would be nice.

[ ... ]

I never thought we would have a conversation like this.

private;

[payback]

... Does it bother you?

private;

[reassures]

It isn't that it bothers me.

It just feels like things have changed a lot.

private;

[payback]

Did you think I was too nice to talk like this?

private;

[reassures]

No.

I thought not talking to you like this would be safer for you.

private;

[payback]

Why?

private;

[reassures]

Not much else there seemed very safe.

private;

[payback]

Fair enough.

private;

[reassures]

It didn't really keep you safe, though.

[ ... ]

I thought you were dead.

private;

[payback]

Things happen. Nothing can keep you safe really.

... Really?

private;

[reassures]

Really.

Another girl showed up with your face and your name, but it wasn't you. I thought that meant you were dead.

Re: private;

[payback]

... What? [the FUCK?]

private;

[reassures]

[Oh yeah she neglected to mention that didn't she.]

She wasn't there for long, but she was definitely a version of you.

Re: private;

[payback]

...

[CREEPED OUT.]