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[usedlaserbeam]

[Fortunately for everyone who might be watching this feed, Yagyuu took a minute or two to attempt to familiarize himself with his PokéGear prior to switching it on, so when it does finally turn on to reveal his face, it's from an appropriate distance and at a deliberate, steady angle. Given the wall that's currently forming his backdrop, it's

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[flawlesspoison]

[Well... it has been a while since there's been new semi-familiar people around.

Well, even if it's currently quite chaotic, it's always good to say something.]

You just need to get used to the music eventually. It won't stop.

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[flawlesspoison]

Mmh, two of them. They haven't been here as long as I have, but quite a while, still. Other than that there's also Oshitari-kun and Atobe-kun from Hyoutei and Echizen-kun and Fuji-kun from Seigaku.

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[usedlaserbeam]

Ah, that is quite a showing. [He will not bristle at the mention of Echizen. He will not bristle at the mention of Echizen.] I imagine I'll be hearing from quite a few of them in the near future, then, having introduced myself so boldly over this device.

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[flawlesspoison]

Most likely. Usually people are drawn to familiar faces, since there's so many unfamiliar ones around.

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[usedlaserbeam]

Any semblance of normality in a highly abnormal setting? Yes, I'd agree with that. It's certainly refreshing to speak with familiar individuals myself, considering my present circumstances.

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[flawlesspoison]

I do remember the feelings when I first arrived here. An unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people around... It was nice to meet Fuji-kun early on.

And luckily most people around are quite friendly.

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[usedlaserbeam]

Most of the ones I've talked to seem quite forthcoming, if not altogether helpful.

[Aliens, kidnappings, and mistaken identities. He is just surrounded by the crazy right now.]

Fuji-kun's been here longer than you, then?

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[flawlesspoison]

He has. He can a few months before me, I think.

[He remembers a mention of three months before, but since he isn't too sure and doesn't want to say false information, he doesn't say that]

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[usedlaserbeam]

[He's doing some quick mental math at that. Three months for Shiraishi, six for Niou, Fuji a few months prior to Shiraishi...which means that even if Niou was alone here for a period of time, he probably wasn't for long. Which is somewhat reassuring, even if it is Seigaku's Fuji.]

I see. Niou-kun was, as well.

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[flawlesspoison]

I think Yukimura-kun has been here for quite long as well. He was here before I came, too.

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[usedlaserbeam]

Yes, I've been told he's doing well.

[Which is, obviously, a huge relief to Yagyuu. Whether or not Shiraishi catches on as to why, of course, is the question.]

Do you see them often?

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[flawlesspoison]

[He's heard some things, but he doesn't have the whole story]

Not right now. We used to be in the same City, but now three of us are traveling elsewhere. Them being Yukimura-kun, Niou-kun and Fuji-kun...

[He's been fine at mentioning Fuji, but now he twitches very slightly. Yeah, he's still a bit sore on the subject of being left behind by Fuji]

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[usedlaserbeam]

[...Now that's an interesting combination if he's ever heard one. Yukimura and Niou together makes sense, of course, but Seigaku's Fuji with them? Curious.]

I see. That must be an interesting traveling party.

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[flawlesspoison]

It has been interesting in Yukimura-kuns opinion, at least.

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[usedlaserbeam]

Given his companions of choice, I can only imagine it would be.

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[flawlesspoison]

True.

[He considers things for a moment]

I do recommend getting someone to travel with. It's not as fun alone and currently it might be rather dangerous. Usually there are a lot of new people in New Bark when you start, so you might want to ask around.