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[sweetling]

[On screen is Halfpipe with a smile that lights up the whole of her blue-tattooed face. She's in what looks to be a seedier district of the city, but not many Exiles are around.]

This place gets more and more like my world every day.

[At which she shifts the camera to focus on a point behind her--what several people will recognize as one of Exsilium's brothels.]

I'm curious, guys. How different is it here, compared to your homes? And if it is different, is it in good ways or bad ones?

Oh, and I'm Halfpipe, by the way.

Comments

[stillbetter]

Well, no. There are ongoing wars, conflict... poverty. [It's surprising how little you think about it when you're living comfortably in a normal city.] Just - I wasn't affected by any of it, I suppose.

[sweetling]

Yeah, that's always the problem with America. Assuming you're American, even?

[stillbetter]

Oh, no, not even close. English. Well, half-English, half-French. Not important.

[sweetling]

Well, same thing there too, still first-world countries. You proud of your country, knowing it's the last thing standing against the UE?

[stillbetter]

I'm not sure proud is the right word. Relieved, perhaps.

[sweetling]

Yeah, maybe.

Though if the Initiative have its way, it won't be the only one for long.