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[miyagimagic]

[ Though the video feed may be started with Daniel’s username, it seems like the man isn’t the only person visible when the message starts. Robby is right there next to him, the man with a friendly smile on his face and the boy smiling, though not as brightly. ]

Hello, everyone! As I’m sure many of you have experienced yourself, suddenly arriving in this place on the train can be more than a little disorienting. And though many people here are incredibly kind and willing to help, Robby and I thought that it would also be nice to have a place where new people can be directed to in order to get some information, a warm welcome, and some equally warm food. So we’re planning on clearing out a space somewhere near the main train station to turn it into a welcome diner of sorts.

We know people are arranging clubs and have regular meet-ups, [ speaks up Robby this time, ] so we thought they'd be a good place to advertise them. Let them know who's running clinics, who to ask about the kiosk or the city. Share what's happened here, too.

[ There's the faintest shift in Robby's tone at the mention of that, but he quickly adds: ] Oh, yeah, and we know there's been talk about how supplies are doing. The food's gonna be packaged and good to take out if people want it–if you wanna help with recipes, or help out with the idea in general, let us know.

[ Daniel is definitely smiling like a proud dad sensei the entire time he’s listening to the boy speak. Please don’t mind a man being very embarrassing, even ruffling his hair once Robby is done speaking. The highest form of humiliation a teenager can suffer. ]

Really, Robby deserves all the credit. He really does always have the best ideas. Everyone, make sure to befriend him, alright?

[ There's a very teenage huff from behind Robby, and the video feed is moving as: ] Okay, I think we're done.

[ Yes, that's Robby reaching for the phone to end the post. Freedom!!!! ]

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[strongroots]

[ It doesn't really make the situation better, but there's no positives that Robby can think to offer. So all he has is a smile for that reply. ]

Well, let's focus on what we can do. The more we get used to being around each other, it'll be easier to work together. Try and think of more ways we can get out of here.

[broca]

I'm not much of an optimist.

[ As nice as that all sounds though, but if people have been banging their heads together and haven't thought up something yet, he's starting to think their best hope is some sort of outside intervention.

Regardless, while he might not think that things like bringing people together around the dinner table will do them much long term good on the escape front, it's not like it's a bad use of time either. ]

But I'll help you two this time if I can.

[strongroots]

Sure. I appreciate you helping.

[ There's a tone there, that voices the unsaid 'despite your lack of optimism' on the end. Robby's not going to push it onto the guy--he doesn't have grand hopes either--but hey, he'll appreciate all the help anyway. ]

[broca]

No problem.

[ And much appreciated saving both their times with a pep talk that would fall on (four) deaf ears. ]