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[Bolin's sitting on the floor in the living area, with his back against the couch and Pabu curled up on his head. He's spent most of the past five days exploring his new home (and training, and hanging out with Korra and Asami as much as he can). But a guy's gotta give his muscles some time to rest and so he figures he might as well play around with the strange little gizmo they gave him. (Evidently he's supposed to be able to talk to people through it -- like a mini radio or something.)

He pokes hesitantly at the screen and gasps in surprise when it changes. It takes him a long time to find the tutorial, and even longer to make his way through it. Reading is hard enough for him even when he doesn't have to figure out what strange words like "video" mean.

In the end, it doesn't help him that much. All he really gets out of it is you can leave messages for everybody who has one of these weird devices to see, and these messages can either be in written words, recordings of your voice, or a kind of moving picture with sound. He decides to just poke around the device and see if he can figure out how to make a moving picture post for himself -- it sounds pretty cool.

Ten minutes later --]


[ video ]
[The feed flicks on and Bolin lights up.]

Hey! I think I finally figured it out! [He leans closer to the device, and Pabu jumps off his head indignantly to go doze on the couch.] Hello in there! Can anybody hear me?

[His thumb slips, accidentally switching it to audio.]

[ audio ]
Wait, what did I just do?

Ah, hey. It's... me again. It's Lee.

I'm not real sure how I could my old profession to use yet here, but I figure I can put in some skills to offer. Where I'm from, rebuilding from what's been left behind by others isn't too unusual.

Guess what I'm saying is that you're looking for some basic reconstruction -- walls, floors, that sort of thing -- I could give a hand.

With that in mind, kind of leads to my question. Mostly targeted at any kids around here, but I guess I don't really mind responses from anyone. Are there things here that keep you entertained or occupied?

These are funny little things, aren't they? Almost like a mirror, except you see other people in them, and they're not even a hologram. But you see yourself too! I think it'd be easier just to talk to people in person, but I'm sure everyone has their reasons for using this. I guess not everybody can fly.

Oh, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself! I'm Colette Brunel, and I'm looking for anyone who's from Sylvarant or Tethe'alla, or even Derris-Kharlan. It's very nice to meet you all, and I look forward to fighting by your side. Don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything.

[ Video as usual. One of these days Anders ought to take a typing class and advance beyond two-fingered typing. ]

So we're back to ourselves, yes? Another bout of our hosts' incompetence survived. I have to say I'm proud of us as a community for placing responsibility where it belongs, and not jumping to conclusions. I haven't seen or heard anyone blaming mages for what happened.

On a happier note, I've learned that today people are supposed to eat pie, in honor of mathematics. Anyone up for a potluck? I'm no mathematician, mind. I just happen to think pie is always worth celebrating.

[The video begins with Ashe sitting on the corner of her bed. The Sword of Kings, an intricate two-handed sword, is propped against the wall on the bed. Dark circles and bags have formed under Ashe's eyes, making it clearly that she has barely slept since her arrival. She grips the Dawn Shard tightly in her hand, it reminds her of home and the warm desert breeze that she misses so. Ever since her arrival she has worried what is happening back in her homeland.]

Does anyone know what happens in our homes while we are here?

[She pauses clutching the Dawn Shard to her breast.]

If I have disappeared in Ivalice, then who knows what sort of terrible fate will befall my people. I have abandoned my people when their need is most dire. There is much I need to do at home and yet I sit here awaiting instructions.

[Sighing heavily she bites down on her lip, and then reached up brushing back a few loose strands of dark blonde hair.]

I do not mind helping, as I understand one's need for freedom, but I wish they would at least put my mind at ease. I have my own worries and plights to deal with, I fear I cannot handle being a part of another resistance while my mind is clouded with thoughts of my own. It would simply be too much for me to handle.

[ Sokka has adjusted the camera on his communicator so he can look into it as he walks--jogs rather. Seems he's going for a run. Got to keep fit! ]

So, guys. I've been wondering about something since I got here. What does a guy have to do to get some decent seafood?

[ Huff puff. He moves around other pedestrians, splashing through puddles as rain drops spatter on the lens of his communicator. ]

I mean, meat you've got. It's weird meat, but at least it's meat! But I haven't been able to find any decent fish. Or whale? How do you guys not have whale? What about blubber? Someone tell me there's at least someplace to get blubber around here!

[ OOC: Feel free to bump into him for action, too, if you so desire. ]

video
Hey, good afternoon! I'm sure most of you don't remember me, but I was here for a while up until about a month ago. Annnd my stroke of good luck has brought me back, so there's that... I was hoping I could get in touch with some of my old friends this way, but I've also met a lot of friendly new faces within these past couple of days. My name is Asami, and I really think it'll be a pleasure getting to know some of you guys!

I guess to hit the ground running, and maybe to keep my life at least a little consistent, I'm interested in starting a business around here. I know we have some lab tech guys, and I'm not sure if you're looking into selling any products... And then a couple of people have expressed a need for more clothing or food options. Obviously there are limitations to what I can do, and it'll probably take more than one person to get something off the ground, but I'm in the idea stages right now if you would like to throw them at me.

[ She sighs, feeling as if she's been talking a little quickly. ] Basically, I want to help make life a little easier around here. If anything else, I'll be willing to join in on something that already exists.

[ A glance downwards. Cheater, she's written a little list to get her through her points! But this one's for Blaine: ]

Oh. One other thing, I was wondering if anyone else has gone home and come back and what that experience has been like as far as memory and continuity go.

That's all. You guys have a great day!

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[ Also, this chick will be causing a ruckus out on the streets today with her new motorbike. It is loud, those wheelies are completely accidental, and it travels from 0 to 60 faster than anything she's ever driven.

Sure, it's exciting, but also hella dangerous and very embarrassing. ]

Look, I'm still getting this whole thing to sink in. I still can't really wrap my head around it, but I have to know one thing.

Is there a little girl out there? Her name's Clementine. She's eight, has a baseball cap on with the letter D on it.

And Clem, if you're there, please tell me.