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[soldiarity]

[ The screen illuminates what is either a normal-sized man or a decently large teenage boy, his expression serious, brows knit low over his blue eyes. They are a bit shadowed in a way usually indicative of poor sleep, though he otherwise looks very healthy, if not a bit sun-ravaged if the red stripes of skin across his nose and forehead are any indication. ]

Hi.

[ He blinks, then lifts an arm to wave a little uncomfortably to the camera. He's very clearly unused to this kind of thing, and has to keep redirecting himself to look at the place where the camera is. ]

Listen, sorry if I ask any stupid questions, I'm still working this thing out. My name's Reiner, I know a bunch of you already, I think -- if I have it right about how this works. I still need more practice. [ Which draws out a sheepish but affable grin from him briefly, and an accompanying hand gesture that indicates that's part of what he's doing right now. ] So, I've been sort of curious about... ah. Motivation, I guess is what you'd call it. What's inspiring you? Everyone has something, like a person or a goal. What do you do, if it's not here?

You don't have to say it if it's personal or anything, I'm just wondering. It seems like it'd be harder.

[ He pauses, as if trying to remember if there was anything else -- then he snaps his fingers. ]

Oh yeah, one more thing. If a guy like this shows up-- [ He holds a hastily done drawing up. ] And if anyone runs into him before I do, can you make sure he doesn't dehydrate and pass out like an idiot?

Thanks. I'm done now.

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[hackitude]

Yeah, you've got the gist of it. Well, more like they kind of have to cater to all audiences. Some people want to watch melodrama, some people want to watch the news. So you can't get what you want all the time, but you can get what you want some of the time. [Well, unless you have cable, but that's another thing Skye thinks is probably too much for now.] It seems to work out.

Honestly? You're asking the wrong person. Like I said, I never paid much attention to school clubs, and sports aren't really my thing. Three's probably too much to commit to though, unless they run in different seasons. Some sports get played only in summer or winter, so maybe check that out. Anyway, no harm in trying them all and seeing what you like best, right?

[soldiarity]

So it's a little bit of everything. But none of it's real?

[ He pauses, considering that, then chuckles mildly. He doesn't have much basis for comparison, but he'll investigate himself so she doesn't get bogged down in questions. ]

I guess you're right. I'll probably end up signing up for however many they'll let me so I have something to do.

[hackitude]

Some of it's real! Like the news. And like-- sports competitions! Or documentaries about history... or animals! Or biographies of famous people... stuff like that. Hey, it'd at least be worth your while to check it out, see what kind of thing you like best.

[Skye smiles at the second comment, though.]

... Yeah, I can relate to that. Being idle sucks. Hey, good luck with it.

[soldiarity]

I'll have to get some recommendations first, I think. That's a hell of a lot of shit to sift through... not that I'm complaining about having some options, I just wouldn't know where to start.

[ He laughs again, briefly. ]

Thanks -- you too. Stay active, it helps.