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[shuanghuas]

[ there is no video; only audio: the sounds of what seems to be fiddling in the background, hands moving uncertainly around as he tries to get comfortable where he is and with this technology. sure, he has spent the last few weeks learning. slow, patient, meticulous. but weeks to learn an entirely different world is not much.

and when he feels he has exhausted his resources he finally, finally forces himself to swallow his nerves and post. ]

Good evening. [ he clear his throat, unsure. ] I was hoping to find activities here that would help someone get better acquainted with this world faster. Is such a thing possible?

For those who come from different worlds or times, how did you adapt?

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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[shuanghuas]

If it would be no imposition I would appreciate any guidance you have to offer. Though how could I pay you for your time? I do not have much money.

[softheartedshizun]

It would be my pleasure to assist you if we do not help one another, who will? There is no need for payment, this master is simply doing what is right.

[shuanghuas]

You are too kind, I can ... offer ice cream at least. As a thank you for your time, if you enjoy sweets.

[softheartedshizun]

[He was about to refuse, saying such a gesture really wasn't necessary, but the idea of someone bringing him icecream was appealing so he didn't.]

This master would not mind such an offer. But, even without I take it as my duty to assist a fellow cultivator.

[shuanghuas]

Then I have found myself a very kind teacher.

My name is Xiao Xingchen, are we perhaps from the same world?

[softheartedshizun]

If you are familiar with Cang Qiong Mountain Sect then we are, if not, then we come from different but similar worlds.

This teacher is Shen QingQiu, Lord of Qing Jing Peak and wielder of Xiu Ya Sword.

It is a pleasure to meet you Xiao Xingchen.

[shuanghuas]

Forgive me, I am not familiar with those names but Shen laoshi, I thank you for your help.

Have you been in this world long? How do you find it compares to home?

[softheartedshizun]

[A proper address! Oh! He liked this man. How comforting.

It made him miss his disciples just a bit more though.]

I have been here for about a month, and it is quite different. But, there are others that are familiar, and the items of this world are quite convenient once you become familiar.

[Of course he was cheating, he didn't have to make a very huge leap already being familiar with a modern setting. But there was no reason to share that.]

[shuanghuas]

[ he enjoyed being a disciple. had his curiosity not gotten the best of him he would be on the mountain still learning from baoshan sanren. ]

Ah, I understand. So you have drawn parallels from our time and this time in order to help learn the technology. That is very smart, Shen laoshi.

[softheartedshizun]

[Be his disciple while here, he was a good master, or at least, he was... not mean.]

Yes... Once you know how a tool works, it becomes easier to use, even if the methods are unfamiliar.

[That sounded... right. Sure, he’ll go with that.]

[shuanghuas]

[ done, he's easy. like a blind puppy. ]

How convenient, and how do you draw these parallels? Do you conduct much research and ask the natives for their input?

[softheartedshizun]

[Wonderful!]
Y-yes....

[Maybe he should have thought of a believable story?]

I have also found a function that allows for asking questions and getting many many responses.

[Search engines are a life saver!]

[shuanghuas]

[ rip shizun. ]

Oh? A function that provides responses - is it a... what is it exactly? And how may one access it? Can all knowledge be kept like that?

[softheartedshizun]

It is still important to learn and study, but, it can help in researching things quicker.

[He really did not think this through.]

This master can show you, it is easier in person.

[shuanghuas]

Please, I would be most grateful to learn the basis so that I may not be a burden to anyone.

[softheartedshizun]

And this teacher will help, there is a lot, but do not worry, it is overwhelming at first but should ebb after a while.

[Humans were predisposed to tools, after all, generally, as long as the person was open enough and had a good mind they should get used to anything in a week or so with enough daily exposure. At least, he felt he had read that somewhere.]

Feel free to always ask questions, I will not hesitate to answer.

[shuanghuas]

Shen laoshi is far too generous with his students. I am grateful for your help.

If I write a list of questions, would that be acceptable? Rather than burden you every five minutes with something new...

[softheartedshizun]

Yes, that would be perfectly acceptable.

I can only hope I will be able to give adequate answers in return.

[shuanghuas]

I have no doubt of it. Thank you again, Shen laoshi.