exsilium | [video] An Offer.

In my time here without my partner, I found myself with an incredible amount of free time and mental processing power to fill it. So, after learning the basics of knitting from Rose Lalonde, I then went on to knit a number of useful items for myself and experimental items for the sake of making them.

This means that I have a number of scarves, mittens, sweaters, socks, and other items that are going spare. They may be useful to anyone who wishes to return to the frozen Earth, as I do. So, I'm willing to trade the clothing I have made as well as my time for making custom clothing for a favor from any interested party. I still have quite a lot of yarn after taking down my spiderweb.

I value data over all else, so if you wish to take some of these items off my hands, you can do so by trading me some data. Books, computer data, stories about your life before coming to this world or your adventures after doing so. You can send me your stories privately on the network or tell them to me in person. I am willing to accept other items in trade as well, but I prefer data.

Thank you for your attention.

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[He begins knitting again.]

Ah, I see. That must be somewhat lonesome.

[He looks a bit uncomfortable. He hadn't planned on talking about himself, but... What harm could it do, really?]

As I said, I value data. For the most part, while at home, I can access all the data I will ever need through my connection to the Earth's memories. But here on the moon, that connection is severed, and I cannot enter the Gaia Library, and read the Earth's memories. That is difficult enough. But without Shotaro to act as a stabilizing influence, I reverted somewhat.

[He sighs.]

After reading the entire archives of the network as well as most of the AI's collected archives, I used yarn to build a massive spider's web in my room, and then retreated into the ventilation system. I gathered data by eavesdropping and spying on people.

[He begins to add a zigzag pattern to the scarf, perhaps as a way to distract himself as he speaks.]

I have never been apart from Shotaro for long, ever since we met. Though he was separated from me.

We still have cellphones, so it's not too bad. It's not the same but I can still talk to him after school so it's not too bad. [he goes back to sitting Indian style, though Philip might notice the whole time they've been chatting that Yosuke has been moving around. Either gesturing wildly or shifting in his seat]

[Yosuke actually jumps when he notices his conversation partner's discomfort. Oh, he hadn't meant to- oh man, he didn't think that sort of question would make the other feel uncomfortable shit he screwed up now what does he do?

... Other than listen attentively, because anything else would be super rude]

The... Vents? I mean, I could see why but... Man. [he leans forward to put his hands on his legs] Sorry. That- Uh... [he shakes his head] I didn't mean-

Sorry. I guess.

[he suddenly leans back] Getting dragged here is kinda weird, huh? Get separated from your friends, find yourself in a different world, fighting a war... Man, talk about getting in way over our heads.

But now you are here.

[Philip points out, his voice as empathetic as he can manage to make it.]

Don't worry about me, I am much better now. Things were very difficult. Now that we are able to access the Earth, and my partner is here, I will be fine.

And I have experience fighting evil. But there are many things I can do without fighting. The same, I'm sure, applies to you.

... Yeah. [he deflates noticeably, and starts pulling on his headphones. He'd like to put them on and pretend that he hadn't heard that comment, but... He knew first hand what denying the truth got you] I am.

[he looks at Philip again, then tries to sound cheerful despite not quite feeling it. If Yosuke was good at anything, it was putting on airs]

But hey, we're all in this together right? [he gives the cheesiest grin he could manage]

And if your partner showed up, then who's to say that mine won't either? Then we could team up and be unstoppable!

[he hooks his hands on his ankles and starts rocking back and forward, cheesy grin still in place] Or something. With all of us here, one of us is bound to find a solution to this, right?

[video] An Offer.

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Wow I'm a shit.

It's okay, life happens. ;v;