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Some training retreat, first I get shanghaied climbing a mountain…now this? [Technology, oh why technology!?] This is…not normal…you have to be a magician to work one of these things…

[As the video cuts on a youngish girl, perhaps in her mid teens can be seen fiddling around with the computer almost as if it were some kind of death trap, or worse…in this case technology does seem to be worse than a death trap.

After several moments devoted to playing with the camera, a camera intent on catching her in various odd angles…most of them are probably not very flattering given the faces she’s currently pulling…she surrenders. It'll be what it'll be apparently.

Judging by her attire, which consists of a basic karate uniform and a black belt, she must be some kind of martial artist…either that or a vagrant.]

Gah…this thing is evil and it must be destroyed…[her blatant irritation is followed by a huff]…where’s Ami-chan when you need her, this is supposed to be her area of expertise. Oh well, at least it’s on and that should count for something.

[Yes turning the computer on is a personal triumph. You must learn to see the positive in the negative.]

I hope I’ve got this set up right otherwise I’m going to look awfully stupid just talking to myself…well…if I am talking to myself no one else would know so that’s a moot point…[oh right…she’s on the air…or whatever. She’ll just straighten herself up abruptly]…konnichiwa! I guess an introduction is proper social conduct, huh? My name is Kino Makoto, but you can call me Mako-chan, or just Mako…I’m not all that picky.

[A beat]

So, I guess I'll get to the point…[she’ll go ahead and scratch the back of her head nervously]…well I know that several things were explained to me when I got here, though I’m still not sure exactly how I got here. I’m trying to digest it all…ah…I guess what I’m asking is for is any more information, whatever you got, or if you just want to say "hi," I’m fine with that too! I’m actually trying to keep myself grounded until I can get my bearings straight…

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That might take a while to get to, then. I'm in Metal. Which is usually the best way of figuring out which way you're headed--it's the only one with such tall buildings. So, if you see them, you can figure out your position relative to it, and go from there.

[He feels weird using that strategy. Places it's not so effective: back home]

I'll try to get there within the hour though. In the meantime, I guess maybe make a list of anything else you want to check out? We'll be crossing most of the city, so chances are it'll be on the way.

[Give her a second, Makoto is just looking out of her window to confirm the whole tall buildings thing, she's back in two shakes.]

That does look like it would be a hike from here. [She looks a little guilty actually.] So don't push yourself or anything, though if you did get tired I could probably carry you.

[Fortunately Tokyo has Tokyo Tower which is like a giant red and white dart sticking out of the ground.]

Heh...well I'll probably want to look at everything, but I'll try to keep myself from getting too distracted. Better to take the confusion as it comes.

I used to work as a courier until the rationing started, I can handle it. Besides, it's not like we're racing there.

[Though he will be leaving now, just so she's got time to look at a few things on the way to the garden if she wants. Though unless the city's uncharacteristically empty, most of the sightseeing will probably have to be done on the way back, because wow is it going to be a serious walk.]

Anyway, I'll get there as soon as I can. Oh! And I'm Peter Parker, by the way. But you can just call me Pete. Probably a good idea if I'm not still a stranger when I knock on your door. In the meantime, there's probably plenty of people willing to answer any other questions you might have, and I'll do my best to take care of whatever they don't get to once I get there. Sound good?

[ooc: more than willing to end it here and handwave, or switch to a log after they're on their way back or whatever]

I guess that's true, I've just gotten so used to doing things on my own.

[It's been a while since she's had to rely on anyone for the practical things after all. She will take advantage of the time it takes for Peter to get there by changing out of her karate gear and into her uniform...because...you know...shoes.]

You're pretty thorough! [She had to say that because...she's a little impressed.] Okay, that sounds like a plan to me...and it's nice to meet you Pete. I'll see you in a little while.

((ooc: Either one is fine with me, I've been a little slow due to festivities, if you want to log I'm good for it. Whatever's convienient.))

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