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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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[lanofsizhui]

You have met them? Oh! You are...! I have heard of you. [However very seldom.]

Forgive me. [Manners in presence of an elder.] You are called Daozhang, correct?

[shuanghuas]

Yes, I have. It was very fortunate to run into Zewu-jun not too long after my arrival.

I am, but do not feel obligated to stand on formalities if you do not wish to. This is a different world after all.

[lanofsizhui]

You have met my uncle. I'm glad he is of help.

What comes to mind, have you heard of Porters? There is one in every city. You can use it to travel to one city to another almost instantly to travel and meet with us. That's how we meet up especially because we live in different cities.

It's similar to the transportation spell back home, but anyone can use it.

[shuanghuas]

He has been very kind and patient with me. For that, I am grateful.

Porters? Ah, I was told they were a transportation system but since I am unfamiliar with the technology here it seemed unwise to just try to use it and end up somewhere... blindly.

If I may ask, where is young master Lan located?

[lanofsizhui]

Daozhang, it wouldn't be trouble for me to go to where you are if you are lost.

I'm currently in Nonah. The government assigned my residence here. Everyone else, my family and clan, they are assigned to live in different cities. I know Hanguang-Jun is in Jeopardy.

It wasn't a bad arrangement, but it's slightly inconvenient to commute and travel to where they are.

[shuanghuas]

I am also in Jeopardy. It has been very convenient to be situated so near Hanguang-jun and - I believe my nephew is around here too.

How is this world treating you, young master Lan?

[lanofsizhui]

This world is fine, it's safe. It can be comfortable after a while. Should you require anything, I can come to you.

Ah, Jeopardy. Most likely we'll bump into each other. Hanguang-Jun demands we go to his lessons every morning around 5:30am on the weekdays.

Your nephew...? Who is he? Maybe I met him? I know most of our people here.