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[kreitech]

[The man in the video is blond and good looking, and thanks to an impromptu shopping trip with Akito he's dressed like a local already. As the video starts up he's muttering something about "backwater" before he settles down and addresses the network.]

Ah, hello. My name is Alistair Krei, though... I don't suppose that means much to most of you out there, does it?

[He frowns for a moment, then shakes his head]

Anyway, I'm looking for some information on the technology here. I had a tablet with me when I arrived, but I don't know enough about the consoles or the rest of the tech here to know if it's possible to interface with them successfully. That said, I'm sure someone's already looked into this--without me having to risk frying my own computer to test it. Anything about the consoles or the general level of technology, or the work being done on them, would be appreciated. For reference, I run a technology company back in San Fransokyo and my own degree is in computer engineering.

Thank you.

[He reaches over to switch off the feed, then pauses.]

Oh, and if anyone here knows how to make a latte, you might just be my new best friend.

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[highprofilerichkid]

[Tony looks up at the greeting, and smiles.] Yep, that's me. The one and only, until another one of me shows up again.

[The espresso finishes, and Tony pulls it out from under the machine and pours it into a mug of already-steaming milk. Uh, 'milk.' He hands it to Krei, warning,] The coffee is real, but the milk is native, so it's a little... different. Just pretend it's free-range raw milk, or something.

[Well, technically it is free-range raw milk. Just not from a cow. It tastes pretty close, though.]

[kreitech]

Another one of you? Again? Do I want to know?

[He takes the cup gratefully with a little nod, though the warning causes him to pause and stare at it for a moment before testing it.]

I suppose it can't be any stranger than almond milk, can it?

[Okay so almond milk is actually pretty good once you get used to it. This is probably the same thing, more or less. He shrugs, gives Tony a little salute with the cup, and takes a sip. Despite the odd taste his eyes immediately close and he sighs.]

...I see what you mean, but I can't bring myself to care.

[highprofilerichkid]

Alternate universes, [Tony succinctly explains.] And definitely less weird than almond milk. That's not milk - it doesn't even come from an animal. This comes from an animal. Just... one with feathers.

[The livestock here defy taxonomic classification. Tony tries not to ask too many questions; he's happier that way.]