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Is the situation too unbelievable?
[ tbf, she did see sidon and he wasn't hostile...
The customizable window has been unchanged, it being the default black space with stars here and there. She notices that he's looking over at it, so she quickly adds-- ]
You can change that to whichever you want.
Is the situation too unbelievable?
[ tbf, she did see sidon and he wasn't hostile...
The customizable window has been unchanged, it being the default black space with stars here and there. She notices that he's looking over at it, so she quickly adds-- ]
You can change that to whichever you want.
A little? We don't really have things like this where I'm from...not really. Space travel isn't anything new but you have to go through a ton of training for it. And we didn't have any real windows in the stasis bay, so they could've lied about where we were pretty easily.
[ but honestly...it's relieving to know nobody's quite sure about things yet. people are...a lot. mostly nice for now, but some are loud and some are alarming. yuri at least is pretty calm, though he does wonder how she's feeling about all of this. ]
Any preference? [ he's already wandering over to see what their options are. ] If we're both going to be here, it may as well be something we both like.
[ that's a normal, nice thing to do for a roommate, right? compromise. ]
[ but honestly...it's relieving to know nobody's quite sure about things yet. people are...a lot. mostly nice for now, but some are loud and some are alarming. yuri at least is pretty calm, though he does wonder how she's feeling about all of this. ]
Any preference? [ he's already wandering over to see what their options are. ] If we're both going to be here, it may as well be something we both like.
[ that's a normal, nice thing to do for a roommate, right? compromise. ]
I don't think space travel was much of a thing in the place I came from too, but there were some stories about it.
[ Like shooting stars and such. Nothing interesting, is what she seems to imply. ]
I'll be fine with whatever you pick. I went through most of them, and they all seemed nice.
[ Like shooting stars and such. Nothing interesting, is what she seems to imply. ]
I'll be fine with whatever you pick. I went through most of them, and they all seemed nice.
You're not the first to say that. A few people here have never heard of space. But...you said you had two people you recognized here, right? Is that the same for them? What kind of place are you from?
[ this is more talkative than he usually is, but he figures he can give her options of what to answer while he's busy fiddling with their window. customizations...are great. ]
[ this is more talkative than he usually is, but he figures he can give her options of what to answer while he's busy fiddling with their window. customizations...are great. ]
I didn't work in a specialized area that was about space, and it's just general knowledge. I'm sure it's the same for the other two, unless they have a side expertise that they didn't make known.
[ Customizations are great, because Yuri can see Shoma fiddling with their window while she thinks of an answer. ]
The City can be... a difficult place to live in, depending on your circumstances.
[ Great start. She's not sure how to explain this to a 12-year-old(???) either. ]
[ Customizations are great, because Yuri can see Shoma fiddling with their window while she thinks of an answer. ]
The City can be... a difficult place to live in, depending on your circumstances.
[ Great start. She's not sure how to explain this to a 12-year-old(???) either. ]
[ ...wait hold on. very funny because rodion didn't actually say yuri was the other person she knew, but he hears the capitalization of The City so he pauses in what he's doing to face her again. ]
Are you from the same place as Rodya and Gregor? [ she'd mentioned the city when talking to shoma earlier, so he's able to connect those dots. ] She didn't tell me much about it.
[ probably because you're a kid, shoma, but it's fine. ]
Are you from the same place as Rodya and Gregor? [ she'd mentioned the city when talking to shoma earlier, so he's able to connect those dots. ] She didn't tell me much about it.
[ probably because you're a kid, shoma, but it's fine. ]
[ That's because Rodya is smart. Yuri isn't dumb, but she doesn't think she'll ever match up to her in like... anything. So she feels bad if she went through the trouble of not telling Shoma anything and Yuri just blabbers it out.
Hm. ]
That's right. We come from the same place. The City is a place that's very divided regarding many things, but especially the social class...
Hm. ]
That's right. We come from the same place. The City is a place that's very divided regarding many things, but especially the social class...
[ Whenever Shoma finds himself back inside his room, he'll see Yuri sitting on the chair next to her desk, fiddling with the moon lamp a little. When she hears the door open, she tries to clear her gloom quickly, so that she can greet him with a smile. That gloominess was really strong though. ]
Hello, Shoma.
Hello, Shoma.
[ there's something in his face that flickers a little at the mention of social classes, but it smooths out easily enough. ]
...doesn't sound too different than some of the places where I'm from. Different countries and stuff, I mean. But you all work for the same company?
...doesn't sound too different than some of the places where I'm from. Different countries and stuff, I mean. But you all work for the same company?
[ oh this gloominess is a lot. he had sort of gotten the impression that yuri is a person who tends to keep things to herself and seems a little nervous about things, but this was. something to walk into.
he offers a very light smile back, though the reflecting emotion is both curious and concerned. roboji's rolling in after him, and she may notice shoma's carrying a new, small toolkit. ]
Hey. [ ...this might be overstepping, but: ] How are things?
he offers a very light smile back, though the reflecting emotion is both curious and concerned. roboji's rolling in after him, and she may notice shoma's carrying a new, small toolkit. ]
Hey. [ ...this might be overstepping, but: ] How are things?
[ Yuri shakes her head. ]
Rodya and Gregor work under the same company and I was specifically hired to be a guide for them. Working with them... the two and their coworkers are good company.
[ She sounds very fond... ]
Rodya and Gregor work under the same company and I was specifically hired to be a guide for them. Working with them... the two and their coworkers are good company.
[ She sounds very fond... ]
I'm alright.
[ But she knows that she can't exactly hide her emotions from people right now. ]
I was just thinking about some things and got lost in thought. What do you have there? Is that a toolbox for Roboji?
[ But she knows that she can't exactly hide her emotions from people right now. ]
I was just thinking about some things and got lost in thought. What do you have there? Is that a toolbox for Roboji?
[ this is also the first he's hearing of a guide, rodion really did not tell him much. ]
You've probably gotten to know them well if you've been with them as a guide, huh? [ ... ] Guiding them to what?
You've probably gotten to know them well if you've been with them as a guide, huh? [ ... ] Guiding them to what?
[ he does not think it's that simple.
...but i guess it's unfair to push her if she really doesn't want to talk about it.
instead, he latches onto the question and nods. ]
It's not as extensive as mine from home, but it's a good start. I asked the senior crew if they'd be able to get me some basic tools and this was in my locker this morning. [ despite the levelness of his tone he's actually fairly excited!!!
and suspicious. there is suspicion in his emotions still. ]
...but i guess it's unfair to push her if she really doesn't want to talk about it.
instead, he latches onto the question and nods. ]
It's not as extensive as mine from home, but it's a good start. I asked the senior crew if they'd be able to get me some basic tools and this was in my locker this morning. [ despite the levelness of his tone he's actually fairly excited!!!
and suspicious. there is suspicion in his emotions still. ]
[ Yuri understands the suspicion for both things, actually--her state of being and the senior crew members. There's some acknowledgement as she nods. Also, the excitement is really cute. It's so nice to see someone actually passionate about something that isn't for basic human needs. ]
Would it be okay if I watched you work on it?
[ She's very genuine about it, since she's curious. But she would also understand if being watched would make him feel nervous, so she's not pushy about the suggestion. ]
Would it be okay if I watched you work on it?
[ She's very genuine about it, since she's curious. But she would also understand if being watched would make him feel nervous, so she's not pushy about the suggestion. ]
Just a little. I was only with them for a day, but their coworkers have very... colorful personalities, so it was nice to work for them.
[ And how to make this not sound so horrific... let's see. ]
I was guiding them through a place where I used to work. It was shut down, so it would have been helpful to have a guide so that they wouldn't get lost.
[ And how to make this not sound so horrific... let's see. ]
I was guiding them through a place where I used to work. It was shut down, so it would have been helpful to have a guide so that they wouldn't get lost.
...yeah, sure. If you want? It's not that exciting. [ but the vibes are sincere. he's actually used to people watching him work sometimes because he's rude and will keep working while he has guests at home. roboji's wheeling over toward the desk that's shoma's, and shoma follows to begin setting out some tools. ]
I don't usually have it out at home if I'm not working on it, so all of the activity's causing some extra wear on it. I'm going to have to keep watching to make sure it stays in peak performance.
[ plus...at least it's something i can do and know how it works. ]
I don't usually have it out at home if I'm not working on it, so all of the activity's causing some extra wear on it. I'm going to have to keep watching to make sure it stays in peak performance.
[ plus...at least it's something i can do and know how it works. ]
[ sometimes a day is all it takes. but he does not say this out loud. there's a noise of agreement when she comments on the personalities of the company because he at least got that impression. ]
...that makes sense. Better to have someone who knows the route than just sending people in blindly. And you guys got back out okay?
[ every time i learn something new about limbco i'm filled with fear. shoma is at least aware there's stuff not being said based on how rodion talks to him, but it's fine. ]
...that makes sense. Better to have someone who knows the route than just sending people in blindly. And you guys got back out okay?
[ every time i learn something new about limbco i'm filled with fear. shoma is at least aware there's stuff not being said based on how rodion talks to him, but it's fine. ]
[ There's a bit of a sad smile on Yuri's face. There's definitely some sympathy to that line of thought, because she understands it. She feels the same way and perhaps Shoma can feel that too. ]
What else can Roboji do?
What else can Roboji do?
[ She could just lie and say that they all got out okay, but it's not so that she can ease Shoma's mind, but rather-- ]
I came here when I was still guiding them... or at least, that was the last thing I remember before I woke up in the pod.
I came here when I was still guiding them... or at least, that was the last thing I remember before I woke up in the pod.
[ he will hold his buddy still and begin opening his panels in the back to check for any moisture damage, mostly. considering roboji also woke up from cryosleep. ]
I built it so that its response time, speed and dexterity is almost on par with a person. It's been programmed so it can move on its own without me controlling it, and it recognizes a lot of sounds, movements and emotions and can respond appropriately. Plus it can support all of my weight.
I built it so that its response time, speed and dexterity is almost on par with a person. It's been programmed so it can move on its own without me controlling it, and it recognizes a lot of sounds, movements and emotions and can respond appropriately. Plus it can support all of my weight.
[ ah. ]
...kind of puts you in an awkward place, huh? [ he can't imagine actually being in the middle of something lke that and getting pulled away. ] Is that what they last remember, too?
...kind of puts you in an awkward place, huh? [ he can't imagine actually being in the middle of something lke that and getting pulled away. ] Is that what they last remember, too?
[ tbh yeah
But with Shoma's question, Yuri goes dead silent for a while. ]
... Shouldn't it...?
[ uh-oh ]
But with Shoma's question, Yuri goes dead silent for a while. ]
... Shouldn't it...?
[ uh-oh ]
So it can carry you?
[ That's honestly impressive. What the heck. She didn't think Roboji was that strong. ]
That handshake was definitely the least it could do back then...
[ That's honestly impressive. What the heck. She didn't think Roboji was that strong. ]
That handshake was definitely the least it could do back then...
[ NO. ]
...I hope so, but there are two people here from the same place that don't remember the same things. I think that might be more unusual though.
[ noooooooooooo. ]
...I hope so, but there are two people here from the same place that don't remember the same things. I think that might be more unusual though.
[ noooooooooooo. ]
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