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[It had taken him a few tries to get his video to work without the awkward shuffling of trying to get himself properly in frame or the audio cutting in abruptly as he mistimed the start of the recording (it looked like a iPhone, but it certainly didn't act like one). But he finally manages, a smiling face--albeit a little strained--greeting the camera.]

Hello everyone. Well...uh, my name is Makoto Tachibana and I am new here it seems. I don't exactly understand what is going on and [There's a pause, and Makoto can be seen wringing his wrist a bit.] I was told that if I wanted to know more, or get a real feel of what my purpose for being here is that the communicators were the best place to start. I wish I could be a little more specific with what I need help with, but everything has been confusing so I don't really know where to even begin. So...sorry about that.

[The smile twists into an embarrassed grimace, and a strained chuckle huffs from his lungs.]

Also...if anyone could direct me to a hardware shop in the city...uh, I would really appreciate that as well! I'm in Residence...026, if that helps. Thank you again.

[He had already broken two doorknobs and one of the drawers to his dresser, and it would be nice to maybe fix them before his apparent roommates came home. Or at least he was pretty sure other people were living here with him as well.]

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Maybe start by telling a little bit about yourself. People might be able to guess what things are different for you and give you advice based on that.

-Lizzie

That's a good point.

I don't know what there is to tell though? There's not really anything special about me that would warrant me being brought into this...program? Hero service??

I was just a swimmer. I started a swim club with my friends in Iwatobi, we made it to nationals with our relay and...I guess that's the only real thing of note? Otherwise life has been pretty normal up to this point.

Now I supposedly have all these powers and this "super strength" which is why I need to go to the hardware store...I think I may have broken my roommate's door.

Does anyone have powers where you're from?

Hi, Makoto. I'm Fulcrum.

I don't really blame you on the confusion part. I've had a lot of transitions myself, but I think that you can adapt. I know it's been tough for me, too.

So, what do you need from the hardware store?

Not at all, or at least nothing that I've ever heard of. Nothing in the news ever talked about it either. It was a lot different than things seem to be here.

That does seem tough. But you have a job here, right?

[Makoto looks relieved that he doesn't seem to be the only one confused, and he smiles a little brighter.]

It's really nice to meet you, Fulcrum. It's really a lot to take in all at once...

[...and pauses again, remembering his embarrassing accidents with a sheepish look.]

Uh. Well, I'm not really used to these new powers I have so! Um. I broke a few...things. A couple doorknobs and my drawers. I was hoping to try to fix them.

[Rei jumps when he sees who's on the network. He's not fond of the idea of more of his friends being brought to this weird place, exactly, but he's missed Makoto, and he knows that Haru has missed him, too, even if he was trying to be secretive about it.

So he looks pretty happy when he replies, beaming at the camera.]

Makoto-senpai! You're here too!

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Yes. They told me that I could start working at a youth center as a peer counselor. I guess I have directions and a description of that here somewhere...and there's also a school I can attend? I haven't had much time to look over everything. Honestly there's just so much of it that I haven't sorted it all out yet.

OK. So you get yourself sorted with your job. And you have a place to live, it sounds like?

[The look on Makoto's face is nothing less than ecstatic and grateful as there was so much to take in that he never even thought of the possiblity that any of his friends could be in this weird place with him.]

Rei! I should be the one saying that, I never expected to find anyone I knew here!

[The tension in his shoulders finally eases, feeling the most relaxed since he first ended up in this place. Smiling or not, he couldn't help but feel out of his element before seeing Rei.]

It's so good to see you though, Rei! I've been so frazzled at all this new information that I don't think my brain is handling everything so well...and these powers, I can't even believe stuff like this was possible!

Yes to that as well, a member of the military escorted me to my apartment. But other than the things they've told me, I don't know anything about this place. Or why I was brought here? Like I said, everything was pretty normal for me before.

[Because of the tattoos, Haruka checks the network far more often than he would otherwise. In fact, he quite often just leaves his communicator at home on his nightstand. A shocking development, truly.

Today is one of those days. Haruka doesn't have his communicator, but he's on the mental network, idly skipping by certain posts and reading others, listening to others, watching vi--

Makoto. That's Makoto.]

[He's actually here... Waited a whole month to get here, but he's here.

Haruka doesn't even try to examine what he feels about this. All he knows is that he's relieved and happy to see his friend. That's all that matters.]

Makoto.

[His expression is neutral, but the sparkle in his eyes gives him away immediately. I missed you.]

Where are you?

And things will be normal for you now, too! You just need a little bit of time to adjust to life here. And you have a job and a place to live. Everything follows from that.

[Rei was surprising enough, but seeing his childhood friend is even more so. His brows raise in shock, but a gentle smile washes over his features soon enough, letting out a little laugh.]

Haru! I didn't expect to see you here.

[The relieved look Haru is giving him is very clear, but Makoto is momentarily confused as to why Haru would look relieved. Had he been gone a while?]

I'm in my...new apartment I guess? Residence 026 they said. I haven't really had a chance to leave yet, and I'm afraid I would just get lost if I did! Have you been here a while?

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I guess that's true, after a while it'll probably be easier to take in understand...but I still have a lot of questions. Like why these powers and why this place? I wouldn't really cut myself out for being "hero" potential. I'm still in school and I don't even have the best grades or strongest traits for this kind of work.

[Haru looks to the side, a habit he's formed whenever he doesn't want to face the truth of a situation.]

Long enough to know what's going on.

[An entire month. Way longer than he'd ever been without Makoto in his entire life. But he'd survived! It's not like he needs Makoto in his life or anything.]

I'll be there soon. I don't live far.

They say that there's some spirit that inhabits the porter. Apparently, only that spirit really knows why she chooses to bring us here. So none of us will be able to answer that.

[Haru tries to be criptic with his answer, but Makoto knows him better than that. It's probably been a long enough while for him to act like this, and for him to avoid eye contact with his answer. Makoto has to smile at that.]

Sorry for making you wait.

[But he is looking forward to seeing a friendly face in the midst of all this "newness" around him. Haru was like a lighthouse for a boat stuck in the foggy sea, and the thought of being able to figure this new place out with his best friend gave him security and confidence that nothing else could.]

I'm really happy that you're here. I'll see you soon?

Edited 2014-11-21 19:23 (UTC)

[He laughs sheepishly.]

Trust me, I know all about accidentally breaking things because of your powers. I had to learn the hard way. I, uh. I kinda blow things up when I touch them, but I've been learning how to control them.

So I'll send you some information on a place I've been going to since I've had to replace so much stuff.

[Haruka knows he's been found out - within the first five minutes, on top of that - but that doesn't mean he's going to make it easier for Makoto and admit any of it.]

Mm. Soon.

[Haruka shuts off the feed, shuffling around before grabbing the last cupcake in the fridge, setting it in some tupperware and heading out. Makoto's only a few buildings down the street, and he arrives in no time. He knocks, trying to think about everything else but how happy he is.]

A...spirit? Well, everything else is confusing, so I guess that's not far off either...I'll just trust in whatever reasoning it has for now. Thanks for your help though! I am a little calmer about this whole situation now.

[Makoto is left smiling as the video cuts out, cutting his own video and making his way to his living room, happy anticipation building up at seeing his first familar face in the flesh since coming to this new "home" he was going to have to build.

Makoto doesn't have to wait long though, and he's at the door shortly after Haru knocks, letting it swing open with the slowest and most gentle of movements. He winced as he turned the handle, willing it not to break off--but he manages to open the door with no incident.

And Haru is there, and Makoto lets out a sigh of relief.]

Haru. Thanks for coming over.

[He doesn't even notice the parcel in his hands, Makoto is just so relieved to see his friend.]

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