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[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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[but somewhere, Callaghan feels like hissing and/or spitting.]

What is a 'latte'?

[she understood none of the post, but that is what jumps out at Tazendra]

It's beyond me, but if you see a woman named Aya, she'd be a good person to ask.

Bring your tablet to me and I'll hook you up with a charger and a latte. You're not going to have much luck with data transfer, though. The consoles are biomechanical, and they don't play nice with foreigner tech.

[Oh god this is what he was afraid of. Stranded in some backwater world with no Armani, no credit cards and no lattes. What has he done to deserve this?

Nothing, that's what.

After blinking at the screen for a few moments:]

It's a kind of coffee. Espresso and steamed milk. I'm guessing they don't have them where you're from, but they're pretty popular in my world. [It still feels so strange to say that. My world.]

If I'm stuck drinking black coffee I'm going to be one very unhappy camper.

We do not. But I drink my coffee with honey and spices, if I cannot have klava.

[Ask... what... wait what was he asking? He's sort of forgotten for the moment, as he instead finds himself staring at the screen at someone who looks very different than anyone else he's ever seen. He's not trying to be rude, honest.]

Mm? Ah, right. I assume this is in regards to the question about technology?

I'm not that weirder-looking than the kedan, you know.

yes, the technology.

You're definitely in the running for new best friend. I'm not even overly concerned with data transfer right now, I'm just glad to know that charging is possible. And that lattes are possible.

You are...?

The lattes are new. We used to have to make do with fake alien coffee, but the foreigners recently stumbled on an infinitely regenerating coffee bean canister. [A small miracle, which Tony is totally abusing.]

Tony Stark. Formerly of Stark Industries - it's a long story. But if tech's what you're looking for, I'm one of the nerds you want to come to.

[Information on technology, you say...?]

I regret to inform you that all local consoles currently are currently incompatible with alternative power sources and processors.

I checked.

My apologies, you're missing out on something wonderful.

Ah... "klava"? Can't say I've heard of that one.

[She's... green. Green. Okay, so maybe not quite the strangest thing he's seen since he's been here, but close. It takes him a second to reply.]

I... was afraid of that, but I suppose it's not really a surprise. I knew someone had to have tried already.

Is it true the consoles melt?

A drink form my homeland, made by passing coffee through woodchips and eggshell to remove the bitterness and impart flavor. I have recently acquired a device to make it.

[she wouldn't mind trying this 'latte' either]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stare. And you're right, we just... don't have quite the variety of people back in San Fransokyo that this place does.

[At least in terms of interesting colors.]

I'll be sure to ask for her then, thank you. And you are?

Not precisely.

Melting would imply a significant application of heat, which is not always the case. To the best of my knowledge, all known liquefaction processes have been initiated through external means of attempting to take apart the machines. It is said than any such interference will prove identical results.

[But that was moreso a matter of semantics. The short version? Yes.]

It is for this reason that even I have made no attempts to interface. The results, probability-wise, would...not be in my favor.

Zelgadis Graywords. I take it your world only has humans?

Then it would appear I've arrived at the perfect time. "Fake alien coffee" might well have been the straw that broke the camel's back.

A pleasure, Mr. Stark. [Yes, he knows he's talking to someone only slightly older than Hiro, but that doesn't mean he can't be polite.] I know I've heard of Stark Industries since I arrived, I'd be interested to hear the story at some point. But yes, tech first. Where would I find you?

...woodchips and eggshell. And you drink it?

One does not consume the filter any more than one would consume the coffee grounds.

[For the time being, it's still a novelty to Yosuke, stopping by one of these computer-type things when he spies them and spotting a face he recognises on the screen - even though he's already had to start reusing his excuses for leaving the area without learning much more than the face, because let's be real, the dude might be old enough to be his dad. It's easier not to feel cowed when you're pretty sure you're a safe distance away, too. He can't stop himself.]

I see, so you're a tech guy! You didn't look like one.

[...On the other hand, embarrassment follows him wherever he goes. Still, he rallies.] Um, in a good way.

[...Wait, there are chargers somewhere!? Oh man, oh man, this can't wait, for a second it doesn't even register that this might be another freaking kid a few years younger and infinitely more precocious than him -]

Oh, hey! I mean - hey, sorry for butting in, it's not really anything to do with... Look, it's just, you don't happen to know if they've got phone chargers here too, do you?

Well naturally I didn't assume that...

[Right then. MOVING ON.]

Anyway, I suppose it'd be interesting to try. It's certainly not the most outlandish thing I've ever heard. Birds' nests and such.

That's right. No magic either, although we're well ahead of this place on the tech curve. It's going to take some getting used to.

Ah, the roommate. I was beginning to think you might be a figment of my imagination.

[At the comment about not looking like a tech guy, Krei smiles.]

No glasses here, sorry. I do have an image to maintain.

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assuming this is video, if not pls let me know!

[yeah, Zel's gotten over his dislike of the video]

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video ALSO let me know if this sort of handwaving isn't okay c:

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no this is perfectly fine! :3