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Who: Sora (AU)
Broadcast: Video!
Action: Marsiva
When: Today!

[The background area of the video feed looks very much like the empty hospitality deck Marsiva. And not unusual for newcomers, the network doesn't seemed to be noticed right away. Instead the boy on the other side looks more startled at his new surroundings. Because you know, it's not every day you wake up in SPACE]

Hello?!

[Yep. A completely empty ship. This is definitely creepy. He takes a few steps away from the camera, looking around and calling out]

Simba...! [a pause] Oh c'mon, this is no time to be messing around!

[And of course, there's no response. When he speaks again, he sounds more uncertain] ...Simba? ...Anybody?

[Then when there is still no response and he starts to become very sure he's alone, he rubs his arms and keeps eyeing the place warily as he mutters:] Great. Now what do I do?

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Trust me, they're still watching. Cameras everywhere.

What we do depends on the person, though. Some people don't mind this place at all. Hell, some days feel really normal. I spend a lot of time messing with the machinery.

Cameras...everywhere?

[Creepy! There's a moment where he looks around, as if trying to see where they are. But he can't tell so he'll just...awkwardly wave at a corner. Hi creepy kidnappers]

[But getting back to the point. Right now for Sora? This seems too weird to even think that there could be normal days here. Or that people might not mind this place. All he can think is that he wants to get home. But saying that probably won't get him much of anywhere- so it's time for the next step in Sora's coping:]

[MAKING FRIENDS!!!]

Really? So are you really good with machines then?

[well. good that Sora is better at that part than Kirito.]

Mm, I guess you could say that? I've been doing it since I was little. Mostly computers, but I started working with robotics lately. It's a really interesting field of study.

Whoooooa- you build robots??

[WOW KIRITO ARE YOU ACTUALLY COOL?]

[Yes, Sora. HE IS VERY COOL.]

Well, sometimes. I'm still a beginner for the most part.

That's still so cool!

I bet you'll make awesome robots eventually!

Well, fingers crossed, I guess.

[You are surprisingly easily distracted, kiddo.]

What about you? How do you keep yourself occupied? You'll have to find something for the boring space flights between our stops.

Well I...

[A pause. Honestly all the activities that came to his mind involve friends or Simba. Which he had...neither, at the moment]

[But admitting he was a friendless loser wasn't cool- SO-]

Oh...you know. This and that.

That isn't very specific.

[He's not sure it's possible to be more vague.]

Well, give it some time, and you'll probably figure it out. Boredom sets in real fast otherwise.

[He just gives a nervous laugh. Oh. He noticed how vague it was. Whoops]

Yeah? Is it that boring here?

Not exactly, but you also won't get far unless you're something of a self-starter. The whole point of this reality show stuff is that you're supposed to be the entertainment.

Of course, technically you can stand around gawking out the windows at space all day and no one could stop you. They just won't pay you for it.

Wait we....actually get paid for being entertaining?

For better or worse, yeah. Some people get perks for being popular with whatever creeps are watching us. I guess it's better not to overthink it, but it's also hard to forget.

That's bizarre...

[so bizarre. people are watching him right now? And he might get paid for it???]

But okay. I'll try not to overthink it. Thanks for telling me, uh...

Ah, right, sorry. I'm Kirito. Nice to meet you.

[Oh okay! He smiles again]

Nice to meet ya too, Kirito! I'm Sora.

Most people settle in without too much trouble, but if you have any questions, just ask. You're guaranteed to find someone who can answer.

Right...I'll probably have some later.

[Maybe, unless he decides to figure it out himself]

Thanks Kirito.

Don't mention it, we've all been there.

[Everyone's felt the pain of being a newb in a brand new situation. It's the same whether it's a game or reality.]

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