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( the feed starts, and there sits a woman. the nook she'd found this time around is clearly another one of the cafes scattered about, quiet and without all the harsher lights of stark fluorescence. she's made herself quite comfortable from the looks of it, a teapot visible within the framing with a few unused cups overturned by it, as if she's expecting company. there's even has a platter of fruit, a small afterthought of one.

slices of peach, if one were so inclined as to squint.

some have met her already, some know her quite profoundly, but that matters not. she has a question, just as she always does, and she figures a face to the voice would be a little more reassuring than mere text, given what she has in mind. the crowd seems.. skittish. wary. she'd rather they not run too soon before she sates a curiosity.

her tea steeps within reach, and her chin rests on her knuckles as she waits; her voice akin to that of a dirge when she finally parts her lips to speak. )

Indulge me for but a moment.

( oh, she's well aware of the range of how this can be taken. it's quite alright. )

But what would you say is a moment of achievement for you? Big or small. You're free to use whatever criteria suits.

( ah. )

And if you'd rather not have it broadcasted, I'm not hard to find. I'd be pleased for company.

[A gentle clearing of the throat, and a man speaks in a clipped, poshly accented voice. Every word perfectly enunciated.]

To all fellow unwitting tourists,

What is the singular fact about this city and/or our presumed hosts you wish someone had told you upon your arrival?

Much obliged.

Hi.

My name is Akihiko Sanada, I've just arrived to the city.

For those inclined — can anyone tell me where the gym is or what gym most residents tend to use if there's multiple? I'd like to keep my form while I'm here and this would be the best option.

Also, if anyone needs a consistent gym partner and/or spotter, I'd like to offer myself up.

And finally, if there isn't a gym, just curious how others stay in fighting form while they're here? Is there a training group? I think it's really important to be vigilant about these type of things.

Thanks.

[ And then that seems to be it before a quick edit pops up on the post — ]

In addition, does anyone know if there are shops with better protein powder available? I've only seen one kind here so far and it's not my usual brand, so looking for variety. Thank you.

[ Akihiko, you depressing nerd. ]