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[databoner]

[The video broadcast comes from Inumuta's communicator, nicely and evenly propped up. If anyone cares to look at where he is location-wise, it seems to be a library. A school library, to be exact. Who knew Heropa had a University?

But moving on, don't people like him usually use text? He looks (and is) a complete computer nerd, wearing some kind of really stupid looking jacket-turtleneck combo. The collar of that jacket-turtleneck is high up, over his mouth even. How's he going to talk to you with such a high collar?

Well that's helped by the fact that his high collar parts itself open when he moves to speak.]

Hello. My name is Inumuta.

[And it zips back up. And then, unzips again between his pausing.]

I've already spoken to several of you, but I thought I should take this opportunity to introduce myself more publicly.

I've also noticed there has been a lot of conflict here. From murders and acts of violence to arguments over whether one should register versus remaining anonymous. To better gauge our small populace's attitude, I've put together a short survey of simple questions. It would be helpful to me if it was answered with the most truthful answer. If you'd prefer to tell me in private, there is the anonymous option as well.

Or, if you'd rather not tell me at all, please don't bother wasting my time with some kind of sarcastic comment like "don't tell me what to do!" or "why don't you tell me first?" Instead, I recommend doing something actually productive with your life, perhaps like taking up horticulture or reading a book. I have a few good recommendations for you, if you'd prefer the latter.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[And then following this transmission, there's a short text with the questions he mentioned earlier.]

Please rate questions 2-5 on a scale of one to five. One being "I strongly disagree" and five being "I strongly agree."

1. Your name?
2. Are you happy here?
3. Were you in the middle of "something important" before arriving here?
4. Were you given additional abilities upon arriving here?
5. Are you happy with these abilities you have?

Comments

[video]

[glassinine]

It is not a "secret," sir. It is simply a private matter.

Now. What will you be doing with this information?

[video]

[databoner]

If that's what you believe.

As said, I'm gauging attitude. Hard to participate in lively discussion at parties if I don't know what side I should be rooting for, isn't it?

[Which is to say, he's not telling why he really wants this info.]

[video]

[glassinine]

[Playing it cool:]

Which "side"? Whatever do you mean?

[video]

[databoner]

Are you saying you haven't noticed the tension? Those who haven't registered are a lot more vocal of their choice, mostly as a means of letting everyone know that there is a choice. I can't imagine the government figures that have brought us here to begin with are too happy with them for that very reason.

[video]

[glassinine]

I see. But how will this survey help you decide which side to favor?

[video]

[databoner]

That'll become more clear once I get more answers, won't it?

[video]

[glassinine]

Well, that's hardly scientific.

[video]

[databoner]

Well, I'm not a scientist, I'm a strategist.

[video]

[glassinine]

Oh? Is that your position at home?

[video]

[databoner]

It is my position, wherever I am. One doesn't stop being what they are, just because they're in a different place.

[video]

[glassinine]

Indeed so. May I ask, however, what job you have been assigned here?

[video]

[databoner]

...

Intern.

[The look he gives while saying it shows he's not impressed with a job this far below his level.]

[video]

[glassinine]

I see. Working for what company?

[video]

[databoner]

An architecture networking firm. It's really an exercise in my patience than an internship.

[video]

[glassinine]

Hm. Well, if it truly suits you so badly, you can always seek out other work.

[video]

[databoner]

No. I'd rather be in a place close to my interests than wind up in say, food service.