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[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara’s been here a few days, now. She’s explored a good chunk of the city after memorising the maps. She’s scrolled through dozens of network posts, getting a feel for her sudden compatriots. (In other words, "building an extensive database of files".)

She still feels out of her element – she has no tower, here, no network of power and persuasion – but she’s slowly starting to relax.

So her smile is more or less genuine when she makes her own introduction.]

Hello, everyone. I’m Barbara. [She considered an alias, back when she first arrived, but she didn’t see much point.] I'm new, so I've got my fair share of questions. [A fleeting, rueful smile that hides her frustration.]

How well-integrated have the Transports become? How many of you have jobs here? Have we set up any regulations or enforcement? Has anyone attempted any sort of education system? [She knows some of this already, but she'd like a number of experiences and perspectives.]

[Tony Stark | Encryption 100%]

[The air-tight encryption isn't so much necessary as it is habit.]

I hear you're a good man to talk to about mechanics.

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[bodilesswarrior]

I've got it mostly sorted out, I think, but thanks.

How long have you been here?

[reconnaissance]

All right.

Uh, five and a half months, I reckon? Give or take.

( Jesus, that's a while. ) Listen, I'll get outta your hair. I guess you know where to find me if you got questions.

[bodilesswarrior]

[That is a while, and it makes Barbara feel - a bit frustrated, a bit determined, a bit protective.]

I do. And you can always contact me, too, if you need to.

[reconnaissance]

Yeah. Sure.

( ADULTS ARE USELESS, BARBARA. Maybe she sounds just quietly dubious. And, Ellie's out. )