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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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video;

[bifroster]

I think the best thing to do would be to go to the library. There are sources there that can be provided by the staff, but sometimes, the best thing to do is pick a random book and start reading.

[Wait. Is there a universal translator here? Has she just assumed they can all speak and read English this whole time? She needs to check that out.]

Pretty much anything will get you started, be it a cookbook or a novel or even just a book about an animal native to here.

audio

[shuanghuas]

The library, yes. That would make the most sense.

Reading... ah. Audiobooks were recommended to me, alongside with an offer to read to me.

audio

[bifroster]

It's a good resource.

I was wondering if you knew how to read the major language here. Maybe the library would be able to find some in your language?

[shuanghuas]

I will spend some time there and figure the best way to utilize the resources available.

Ah.

It's... no, I can't read.

[bifroster]

[Jane takes a moment to be considerate, because she has a feeling she is treading into sensitive territory. She is not sure if it is because of a medical reason or if because he is illiterate. Maybe even dyslexic?]

That's alright. Using audio books and having someone read to you are great suggestions. Devices, like our phones and computers, are programmed to read out to you as well. Not in a really appealing or natural way, but ...

[She switches her voice to sound robotic and awkward.]

Hearing something like this can be funny.

[shuanghuas]

You mean this device and read things to me if I ask it to do so? [ oh he brightens immediately at that sort of function. it would help him getting questions answered so much easier...

he laughs at her change of voice. sorry, he laughs and is amused so easily. ]

It sounds a little strange.

[bifroster]

Yeah, exactly. If you go to a technology store, the sales clerks should be able to help you find what you need and set it up for you.

[Especially for the questions. They might not have everything her world and time had just yet, but with some voice commands, he should be doing better.]

Doesn't it? But that is technology for you.

[shuanghuas]

The technology store? I think that would require some thorough research before I consider taking that sort of step. [ but he will try, eventually! ]

So far, I have managed to master the ice cream machine and scooping. There is a technique to scooping ice cream properly.

[bifroster]

Or I could take you there and give you a tour. Introduce you to it and what it's all about before you buy something.

[She pauses.]

Really? I just use a spoon and dig in.

[shuanghuas]

I would appreciate that if it isn't troublesome. I could treat you to some ice cream later as a thank you?

Oh no, there is a way you're meant to hold things and everything.

[bifroster]

Sure, it'd be no problem at all!

[Introduce someone to technology? Sign her up!]

Really? What kind of difference does it make?