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[When it comes on, the video is well-framed and perfectly focused on a small, pudgy boy with neatly coiffed white hair. He takes a moment to adjust his tie, then the little American flag pin on his lapel, and then finally looks up.]

Oh, my! Did this thing start up already? Silly me. Well, this isn't anything formal, anyhow! I just thought I'd introduce my little ol' self. Hello, America! I'm Gideon Gleeful, new in town, just here to help... Where I can, you know, I just do what I can. I'd be real grateful if any of y'all could give me a few tips! It's hard to know what's what with all these darn powers and politics. Awful complicated, real nasty situation. But, oh, don't get me wrong, I'm still pleased as punch to be here! Thanks for havin' me. Truly, I mean that.

Well, I won't waste any more of your time, I know we got some busy folks out there! But do get back to me, I'd love to get to know all y'all. Bye bye now!

[And with a wink and a wave, he reaches out and ends the feed.]

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video | id reads "karen starr"

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[ Well, doesn't look like some people are going to roll out the red carpet for this kid. ]

What sort of tips are you looking for?

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Any you can spare!

[boobwindow]

Well, I know a lot of people tend to be dissatisfied with the jobs they get. If you can find a new one immediately, that's good. But otherwise I would stick with the current one for the extra money until you find one you like.

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Oh, I have no complaints. I'm quite grateful.

[boobwindow]

Where did they employ you?

[ And... ]

... how old are you, sorry?

[smallmediumatlarge]

Little ol' me? I'm ten.

WHOOPS thought he was... at least 13

[boobwindow]

Uh... they still gave you a job? [ ... squints. ] What kind of job?

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Well, I'll be goin' to school, first and foremost! Education is the future, you know. But it sounds like I've got a modeling gig on the side.

[boobwindow]

That's true. I know our stay here can be pretty short sometimes, but no harm in expanding your mind while you're here.

If you need to, there's a school for imPorts here as well.

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Is there really? Now, I was thinking public...

[boobwindow]

You've got the option. Whichever is more comfortable for you.

[ He is well-spoken for a ten year old... ]

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You have a profession? How is it, do you enjoy what you do?

[boobwindow]

Er...

[ Abrupt topic change, alright. ]

I'm one of the bosses at my own company, so I do enjoy that.

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Oh, isn't that somethin'! I wasn't sure how much they let us ol' imPorts do 'round these parts.

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They don't stop us from starting our own businesses and the like. We just have to follow the same laws as everyone else.

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Makes sense! Makes sense.

[boobwindow]

Anyway... aren't you a bit young to be worrying about that?

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I can't help it! Born and raised around business. You know how it goes.

[boobwindow]

Not exactly... I mean, you are a kid. There are other things to think about.