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[Here, turtlefolk, have a teenage boy who is still a little bit zonked from landing on his ass in the palace. There is a Chinese dragon on his shirt, if anyone's at all interested in dragons. From what can be seen, his suite looks like it's in mild disarray; he got angry enough to break a couple things once he was alone and did not do such a good job cleaning it up from the camera's view. He looks mildly upset.]

I-- I don't understand why I'm here, I--

They gave me this place, they told me I have to work...I'm not really trapped, am I? I can't be. This doesn't make sense.

[He stops talking half-to himself and focuses his attention on the camera again.]

I guess I have to work under the assumption that this is all real, until proven otherwise. Even if I'm still not entirely sure what's going on.

Anyone care to enlighten me? The...kedan...weren't all that helpful.

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I consider myself fairly responsible and independent for my age, is what I mean. Rather, before I came here I was in a position to take care of myself and one another person, so I think I can at least get myself settled here without suffering from much upset.

...good for you, then.

[Yep. Definitely sounds responsible and independent.]

I'm Gene. What's your name?

[There's rarely a dependent Baccaneer child. The world is cruel.]

It's a pleasure, Mr. Gene. My name is Ricardo.

[Whoa no, don't you 'mister' him. ~~You may address him as the last of the Khans, rightful ruler of the world, the one true Mandarin...~~]

It's nice to meet you, Ricardo. And you don't have to call me 'Mister'. I'm not that much older than you. [BUT YOU ARE THOUGH.]

Aah... it's just a form of address. I'd like to even if it's unnecessary.

[People being polite to him??? Well now he's confused.]

...okay then.

[Command respect, dammit! You're owed the world, so act like it.]

Does it bother you?

Not really? I'm just not used to it.

... All right.

Then, at least for now, I would like to keep calling you with this name.

Okay. Sure.

[This kid is weirdly polite.]

[That sort of thing happens when you grow up learning how to maneuver yourself around trouble and criminal adults.]

... Well, I'm a child myself, so there's no need for you to be so formal with me. It'd be strange to be, wouldn't it?

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