001 ✦ Video

[xenocide]

[ It had taken Ender a few days before he even checked the network, and a few more days before he decided to place himself upon it. When the video starts, it's the face of just another child -- but one that's exhausted. From his serious demeanor and lack of a smile, he seems much older than he is in all actuality. ]

Earth -- I'm not talking about the sector -- does the name hold any significance to you? I've been wondering how many people here come from a place called Earth and just how many Earths haven't had to face the Bugger Wars. From what I've seen of the guests, many appear human overall and some even with the same technological advancements and understanding that are prominent in my world. If we're trapped in this place between life, dreaming and death, then I suppose it wouldn't be impossible to dream of the existence of alternate Earths.

[ Ender forces a smile, but that's just what it is. Forced. He's really in no mood to showcase good cheer. ]

If it isn't asking too much, even if you don't come from some variation of Earth, I'd like to know about your world. Subsequently, I can tell you anything you wish to know about mine. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has noticed that we're being kept in the dark by the natives here. What they know and what they're planning doesn't concern me as much as our lack of understanding about the universes that surround us. I feel the better we understand one another, the more trust we can put in each other and the better equipped we become as a whole to any crisis that may arise. Sometimes, in a war, the most crippling blow can be dealt not by the enemy but by lies and mistrust.

That's all. Thank you for your time.

Comments

[justlittle]

A game I never played. [Except the one time the teachers tricked him into it.]

Damian Wayne. A good ally. His father lives next door. He's been here since August.

[xenocide]

[ Ally. Not a friend. Ender tries to keep the amusement to himself. Are they really so distrustful of everyone that it's so difficult for them to make friends? ]

So he's likely to have a great deal of information at his disposal. Is there anything else I should know about him before I go?

[justlittle]

He's... a bit like me. [Wow, Bean being self-aware?] He's direct, to the point. But he's better around people. He volunteers helping Kedan children.

[xenocide]

[ It's an amazing thing! ]

Then I'm not worried.

[ He rises to his feet and brings the plate to the sink. ]

I'll tell you what we discussed when I get back. Chances are, they will be things you already talked about.

[justlittle]

We did talk at length when we first met.

He's going to teach me the Kedan language. Maybe he could teach you too.

[xenocide]

With any luck. It would save you the time of having to teach me.

[justlittle]

Yes, and it's better to learn with others, I think.

[xenocide]

I agree.

[ Ender then makes his way to the door. ]

I'll see you later. Hopefully well before you're already in bed.

[justlittle]

Alright. See you later.