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[scrap_metal]

ImPorts network, correct?

[ This young man is speaking in Japanese, but he already figured how to get English subtitles to appear, courtesy to the translator. His expression is very serious and stern, but the slant of his eyebrows might be just how his face was designed. The only strange detail in his face are eyes, black sclera and golden irises, but starting from the neck it gets weirder. His neck has black silicone sheathing instead of skin, while the other part of him not covered in clothing - his arms -, is artificial and covered in metal plating. ]

I am familiar with organization registering heroes, although the one known to me was based on private sector, rather than military. [ He's really not sure how he feels about it, especially with the whole "war with soviets" thing. Hero Association isn't best system ever but at least it didn't make them-- ] Soldiers, that's what we are here.

[ That sounds cryptic, but it's also how it looks to him ]

I'm Genos- From my initial assessment of the situation here, it is not unlikely for ImPorts from the same "world" to appear.

Based on that, I require information about cyborgs present among ImPorts. With emphasis placed on those with unstable mental capacity and tendency to bouts of violence.

[ Being thrown into foreign country in different world is not going to stop him from searching ]

Additionally, if anyone could point me at intensive language course. I'd be interested in trying it.

[ Even with the translator option it would be far more useful to learn the language that everyone speaks ]

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[heroforhobby]

[Normally, Saitama wasn't the sort to pull a "prank" like this, but this was Genos. And he had been missing his presence a little, as obnoxious as it was, so why not have a bit of fun, right?]

I know of a dangerous cyborg.

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[scrap_metal]

[ So the first contact is anonymous, great. Makes sense really. He should have think about it ]

You're free to contact me privately, or in person if you'd rather not give your identity over the network

[heroforhobby]

Nah, that's okay, I can just give you a description over the network.

He has a trendy hair cut and girls love him despite his sour face and the fact he's killed millions. Millions of bacteria living peacefully in a toilet bowl.

[scrap_metal]

This is no laughing matter. Shut your mouth, and keep your jokes to yourself.

[ That's... you know that toilet bowl sounds familiar, very familiar, but it's impossible- eh anon trolls are everywhere ]

[heroforhobby]

Ah...I'm disappointed...

[After that text post a video post soon follows, showing Saitama, shaking his head as if, as he said, disappointed.]

First, it took you this long to find your way here, and then when I try to help you out you tell me to shut up.

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[prostheticbody]

I'm a cyborg.

[The woman speaking in Japanese doesn't look as clearly mechanical as Genos, but the unusual purple hair and red eyes might be a slight giveaway that she's not entirely natural.]

I'm not familiar with cyborgs inherently suffering from instability, other than control software malfunctions.

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[scrap_metal]

That makes three of us so far.

Is any of them present here? I'm tracking someone. From my information the irregularity was caused by a brain augmentation failure, but I can't, and won't, rule out a simple violent nature.

[ Not much hope there. Since she can almost pass for a normal human, they're probably not from the same world. Still interesting. ]

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[prostheticbody]

I suppose it's possible that failed cyberization could alter someone's personality, but where I'm from, it's fairly foolproof other than a potential disease that can arise from it. Until now, I was the only one that I knew of with an augmented brain. So I can't say I've seen your quarry.

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[scrap_metal]

I think it's fair to assume we come from different places. From where I come from there isn't enough cyborgs for them to have their own disease, at least not that I know. [ his body is also really advanced design, compared to few others. And he's nowhere close to looking so convincingly human ] It does pique my curiosity, though.

I haven't got your name, if you don't mind.

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[glazedonutholes]

[ While persusing the network, Donut catches sight of a metal body and immediately scrambles out of bed super excited! ]

LOPEZ!!!

Que es el tiempo?!!

[ Literal Translation: Lopez! What time is it?!!

Donut crappy spanish Translation: Lopez! Where have you been?!]

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[glazedonutholes]

[ His excitement suddenly plummets as realization dawns. ]

Oh...

[ He stares at those blond locks Lopez never had. ]

You're not Lopez.

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[scrap_metal]

[ That scream was startling. Not only a scream, but also unfamiliar language additionally. Genos glares at the screen ]

If you paid attention to what I said, you'd know I've given my name already.

And it's not Lopez.

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[glazedonutholes]

[ Tex had told him the other guys weren't here already but for a moment he thought.... and his mood plummets further. He didn't sound anything like Lopez either. Lopez was so nice and funny and always ready to listen to what he had to say. ]

Oh, sorry. I thought you were someone else.

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[hypnotherapy]

[ He's just going to type in Japanese. It's probably going to be easier for this man to read, rather than translating things into english... ]

I can send you resources. You want to learn English, yes? That was difficult for me to learn when I first came here, too. [ It was learning to speak out loud that was the problem rather than anything else but DETAILS DETAILS ]

As for cyborgs...You could probably ask the government. They have records of all imports currently present, I believe. But I'm not sure how forthcoming they would be with their information.

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[scrap_metal]

I appreciate and take that offer. While the translation feature of these devices is convenient, I suppose learning at least the very base of the language could prove to be useful.

[ He really don't have anything to do, aside from learning the surroundings for now. And at least learning the language so prevalent here would be a productive activity ]

You are correct, I did not consider the official routes angle. [ He's never really considering them. So it's kind of odd to think about them ] Say, the final decision whether to enlist, is to be made at later date, am I right?

[hypnotherapy]

[ Have a bunch of links and resources and files, Genos. All in a neat package. ]

It will definitely help. There are some things the translator doesn't work on, naturally. [ Like signs and the like. ] You'll get used to the way it sounds more quickly, too.

Enlisting is up to you. You don't have to make the choice if you don't want to, but the government observes you with scrutiny if you don't. It's not too inconvenient, though. [ He says, having registered because he really doesn't care... ] They haven't expected too much out of us yet, but that could change at any time. Plus, there's been incidents with other countries as well.

Would you like to know more about that?

[scrap_metal]

As said, I'm familiar with similarly structured organization. I ignored it for three years of its existence, until I was convinced to join. I definitely can see a pros of such arrangement, early threat detection system would be the main one. However I also knows the pros of being non-associated.

[ But it works differently here. It's military, they seem more encompassing, and well... ]

But yes, before making a decision I would like to know more.

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[viced]

So... why are you looking for psychopathic machines? [ Asks the fuckhead with circuits on his face. ]

Anyway -- they offer language courses at the Import Community Center in De Chima. I'm sure you could find something to your liking there. Or, ah, downloading Rosetta Stone.

[ Does he mean to his computer, or... ]

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[scrap_metal]

De Chima, huh. I'll look into it.

[ Genos' frown deepens. He really has no qualms about spilling his backstory mostly to everyone if prompted. ] Four years ago a mad cyborg destroyed my town, killed my family and everyone I ever knew. That's all reason I need.

[ And sometimes he even remembers about the "20 words or less" rules. Keyword on sometimes ]

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[viced]

Oh. That sucks ass.

[ Bluntly. And then a pause. He tipped his head. ]

That's...gotta be awkward. For you.

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[scrap_metal]

[ The "becoming cyborg to hunt a mad cyborg" fallacy doesn't really bother him, probably because he tries to not think much about it. ]

I will continue my search and stay vigilant even here. If you ever hear about him, tell me. I will destroy him before he can pose a threat.

[ No revenge obsession here, not at all.... ]

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[deadtective]

Best way to learn English here is to just walk around without your fucking comm. People pick things up reeeal quick when there's no other option.

[this from the girl who incorrectly labeled all the appliances of a friend doing just this. you're so thoughtful to people expanding their horizons, Hazel.]

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[scrap_metal]

While there is no denying intensive immersion language-learning programs exists are quite successful, the classes regarding basics of the language, grammar and everyday uses are still part of them.

[deadtective]

Better hope you can pick up context clues from street signs, then!

[scrap_metal]

Are they this complicated?