video; un: Hob

[100more]

[The video shows Hob, sitting at home on a balcony of his apartment. He smiles, but there's a little uncertainty to his attempt at pleasantness. Something is bothering him.]

Hello, all. Uh, I don't mean to alarm everyone, but...

[That's usually how people cause alarm. Good work, Hob.]

I noticed something strange during my recent walks. I have a path I routinely take as I explore the city, walking different areas each day in case there's something out of the ordinary. Well, I typically stop in the same shops for some water or food, or to carry something home. When I went into one of the stores I frequent, I noticed the things I helped myself to previously haven't been replaced. It always was, before.

[It's hard to mask his concern.]

As more people typically arrive about once a month, if resources get scarcer... shouldn't we think of something?

[A quick smile.]

Or maybe it's all a fluke! A temporary disruption in services. That's all.

[That could be it, right? Hob doesn't have to eat to live, but starving is not a lot of fun.]

Comments

[stubboarn]

It will come naturally, I think. Once people realize that organization becomes necessary, it will happen. We have quite the group here, with several people of varying strengths and tempers.

My only worry is we are turned against each other ... deliberately.

[100more]

I'd hate to see something like that happen.

[ When it comes to survival, though, people can be pushed to their limits. ]

Let's hope everyone can remain friends.

[stubboarn]

That would be ideal, yes. Let's hope we all pull through these difficulties.

[ and speaking of friends - ]

Have you met any of your friends from home lately, or are you still living by yourself here?

[100more]

I'm happy to say I have met a couple. Well, someone from my home who is now a friend and a old, dear friend are here. The latter is staying with me for the time being.