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[jailbreaks]

[The feed starts off a little shaky, almost telling of a technologically incompetent user on the other side, but he seems to have it. After a moment, a long haired man shows up on the screen, inspecting his device to make sure it's really on, and yes, it is.]

So, I got a question. Someone mind explaining to me what these 'missions' are? 'Fraid I'm really not that studying type so going through this backlog is something that's not happening. Figured it'd be easier to ask all of you, since it seems I'm here for the long run. May as well get settled in best I can, and that seemed like something that's necessary to know.

And while I'm asking, anything else I should know? Secret handshakes, passwords, people to avoid, places with good desserts, how do make a dollar or two to survive, you know the basics.

[He smirks for a bit, about ready to turn off the device, then wait... right... manners.]

Please and thank you.

[So that may have been sarcastic but he figured he didn't want those moral types to be on his case for not saying 'please' or something.]

Comments

[jailbreaks]

Most people are just used to them lurking outside of city borders. And since I was told it isn't safe to go outside the borders, that's what I assumed right off the bat.

[inthejunk]

I think that's more about radiation poisoning, dude. But your home sounds scary. Is it really normal there? That's crazy.

[jailbreaks]

Not sure what this radiation poisoning is, but it sounds dangerous. [He guesses.]

'Course it's normal. People hire mercenaries all the time when they want to travel just because of how dangerous it is outside of the cities.

[inthejunk]

It definitely is. Where I come from, that's the big concern to tell you the truth. Monsters, not so much. Those are only in old legends, they don't really exist.

[jailbreaks]

So what's this poisoning like? Make your skin turn funny colors, does it give you the runs, you know, things that I'd expect poisons to do.

[inthejunk]

What? No. Well. Yes to the second one, I think. Stomach pains are one of the first signs. I've never had it before, but on TV they make it sound like the flu. Except everyone has grandparents who died from it. Sometimes it makes your hair fall out, and then you know there's no hope.

[jailbreaks]

I've gotten sick countless times, so being ill is nothing new. Still, if you can die from it, then I'll do my best to take care of myself.

[inthejunk]

You can only catch it by being exposed to radiation...and I think from bad fish. I'm not sure why they didn't give us all some medication when we got here. Maybe it's too expensive, or they don't have any bananas...uh. Anyway, it's supposed to be pretty safe if you don't go out too far.

[jailbreaks]

Don't eat the fish, got it.

[And that's all Yuri got out of what Yousuke said.]

[inthejunk]

It's probably for the best.

[He does have a big mouth.]

[jailbreaks]

Good to know then. Anything you'd recommend eating, though?

[As long as it's edible, Yuri will eat it an enjoy it. Still, suggestions never hurt.]

Like what's the local cuisine?

[inthejunk]

There's a lot of bread. I've never seen people eat so much bread in my life. We'll all get far on it. But it's pretty good, you should try it. They make it fresh most days. If you get there early, it's still hot. The baker's wife I know? She puts sugar on mine if I get there before the crowds.