[Video] 002 - Hello Fellow Teens [sunglasses emoji]

[by_candlelight]

[ There she is in front of the same shed as last time. This time she's wearing clothes that fit this world better, and she's dyed her hair brown. She seems a little more relaxed this video. ]

So, been here a month. Still getting a lot of things down, and a general thanks to everyone who's been helping.

I'm actually making this video for a reason other than to update you all on my absolutely thrilling progress.

Last month Lucina and Utena informed everyone of the teen-night at the bowling alley, and as far as I can tell it was a huge success. Lucina and I talked and she mentioned that there aren't many chances for young imPorts to socialise, and mentioned that future similar events would be a good idea. I agree and want to help make that sort of thing happen, but I can't really do that without feedback from others.

First, I'd like to know what types of places you guys think would be good to have get-togethers at. Preferably places without active availability to alcohol - not that they're ruled out, just that I think it's going to be a little harder to talk adults into letting us chill there for a few hours.

I'd also like to know if you guys are interested in things like camping and just having pot-luck style parties at parks, or if you want to keep it to things like bowling and arcades, or even just making sure any food is prepared by someone who knows what they're doing. I won't lie, if something can be done that doesn't require an entry fee, that's going to be a lot easier to set up.

What are some places and activities you absolutely want no part of? I mean, I think most people can agree that cave exploring with a bunch of teens, possibly in the middle of nowhere, is a recipe for disaster, and I can see why some people would want no part of it. [ She leans in just a bit and stage whispers. ] Even if it is my idea of a fun time.

[ She then returns to her former position, and former volume. ]

And lastly on the askance front, I'd like to ask for help from both my fellow young imPorts and from any adults who might be willing to chaperone, or just give advice.

There's only so much I can do on my own, and I'm located in De Chima. It would be a lot of help to have people in other porter cities who can help me with checking out places, and talking to business owners to see if they'd let us set up a night to hang out there without calling in reporters and making a big deal out of it. It would also be a real help to have the help of adults when it comes to sitting down and talking to business owners. Both because they're more likely to take adults seriously, and because no matter how much reading I do ahead of time, I'm not going to catch on to some attempts to take advantage of things that someone with more experience under their belt might.

[ She looks like she's about to say her parting words for a moment, then pauses. ]

Oh, and I do actually have one more thing to ask. Does anyone know some type of flexible work an imPort might be able to get on the weekends? I have my part time job, but I doubt that it'll be enough to do all this on, and I'm certainly not going to ask for help on the financial side of this until I've done things. It's probably best I find something flexible, too, because I'm going to need to make sure I have time to train my abilities.

I think that's all. Thanks. Ruby out.

Comments

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Things I want no part of?

Anything 'haunted.'

Hard pass on that.

[Darin you're not even a teenager, you're 25, stop pretending you're hip.]

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[am_i_a_monster]

Laser tag or paintball would be fun. Or maybe a karaoke night? Camping and park parties sound fun too. I like the outdoors. Maybe a water balloon fight on the beach?

[She thinks for a moment.]

I'm a musician. I get to set my own hours sometimes. Do you have an art? Not necessarily music, anything you could make and sell on your own. Or do you have a driver's licence and a car? This world has to have some equivalent of uber.

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[amarvel]

I'm not sure how much help I'll be in making suggestions as I'm originally from a time where things are more, er, "wholesome" [finger quotes]. We usually stuck to small groups and hung out at the local diner after going to see a movie.

Though I do know hanging out in the woods without adult supervision was pretty common.