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[The camera turns on, a bit unsteady at first, though it gets adjusted to give a better view after a moment. The man operating the camera is older than the average imPort, with a streak of white in his hair that's clearly from actual aging as opposed to the normal white haired pretty boys of the imPort population. Though faint, the camera's audio picks up the rain of De Chima in the background, which serves as background noise when the man speaks with what is very clearly a Russian accent.]

Hello, everyone. I am Doctor Anatoly Eldarov, and I would like to start off by apologizing if this video is poorly done. I am still very much getting used to this. Not just this as in the States, though that is obviously a massive change in and of itself, but the technology. This place is a good sixty years in the future from when I am from, so, well - I know they say you cannot teach an old dog new tricks, but it seems to me a prudent thing to attempt to catch up on all that has changed, if only so I don't become a burden on other people or make egregious errors when attempting to operate technology or talk about modern current events. If anyone else has come from the relative 'past', and can advise me on how to proceed in learning about what I have missed, I would be incredibly thankful for that.

And if anyone could tell me if there's a synagogue in De Chima or near enough for me to regularly attend, that would also be appreciated. I tried but I am afraid I am still woefully unskilled at looking these things up on the internet. Hopefully I will improve on that front with time.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. [And with that, he carefully turns the camera off, smiling slightly, as if relieved that went well.]

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Eh... can't help ya with the history thing, but ya could use your phone to search for a Synagogue? The map function thingy should show ya all the closest ones and how to get to 'em.

[bless Schmoogle Maps.]

I am still working out that whole map... thing. It is more than a touch new to me and I keep managing to mess up with the touch screen. As ungrateful and old as this statement will make me sound, I miss rotary phones. [Those, he knew how to operate without looking like an idiot.]

Damn, bro. Last rotary phone I saw was in a museum.

[he runs a hand through his hair, thinking.]

Tell me where ya are, I'll see if I can do the search for you.

They're the standard phones where I am from, sir. Or knowing this place, perhaps 'when' might be a better word, though that sounds odd to me still.

Ah, well, if you insist. I am afraid I have yet to begin work here so I lack any funds to repay you for your assistance. Nonetheless, I live in De Chima, in the government housing. Number 007.

You don't gotta pay me, bro. I ain't doin' this 'cause I want ya to owe me somethin'.

[he takes a couple of moments to reply, but eventually texts over a link with a map and directions. once again, thank you schmoogle maps.]

There. Just, uh, press that blue thing with your finger.

Thank you for your assistance, then. If ever there is anything I might be able to do for you, my door is open.

[Russian politeness dictates he needs to at least make the offer, even if Anatoly is keenly aware he is currently new and rather useless to the people here.]

Oh. Thank you, sir. I appreciate this.

Did ya get it up fine?

[he knows the struggles of being bad with tech.]

Er, you could tell me what you find different. All these alternate timelines get confusin'...

I did, amazingly enough. The fact I haven't broken any of the new devices I have encountered so far gives me some hope that I can adapt, with time. [Though if he can buy a rotary phone at an antique store, he's setting it up in his room so he has at least something familiar to work with.]

Well, that question, while very valid, is only going to get more confused by my own lack of knowledge. I really only know Russian history and the history of both the World Wars, and not the second in full, seeing as it ended a mere two and a half years ago for me. [Much of that political fallout is still settling, even in his own country; tensions are easing or increasing in places, war crimes are still being uncovered, and all of it is of such a scale as to drive any sane person mad if they were to attempt to take it all in at once.] I do intend to write down what the differences are to the best of my knowledge and then perhaps talk with others to make sure I have my facts straight. All of this is confusing, but it becomes labyrinthine if I try to puzzle it out by myself.

They're harder to break than you'd think! Look up them 100ft test drops!

[archie no that is clickbait trash]

Two world wars, huh? Sounds similar to the Earth a lot of people here come from.

With my fear of heights, I would rather not see that, sir.

That is unfortunate. I served in the first, and my youngest son died in the second. Although it might sound foolish, I hope there is a world out there that has never known conflicts of such a scale. Having seen so many lay dead and dying in such great pain, I would not wish those wars or indeed any war upon anyone.

You'd have to be a special kinda sick to want to see the world at war. I'm sorry ta hear you've lost so much in them.

[archie knows he got off easy, with his world.]

It is frighteningly common in Russia for people to have lost those they love to such things. But among Jewish people, there is a saying: let their memory be a blessing. I know my son would want me to do good and help people here. He was a medic out on the frontlines who only wished to help others, and here, I may be able to do that, and in so doing, keep the spirit of what he stood for and who he was going.

If your world has not had such wars, that is a blessing of its' own kind. I am glad to know that at least some didn't have to suffer such things.

It's... kinda confusin', what happened in mine. As ya said, though, any place that's suffered a war is enough.

He'd probably be real proud of ya, ya know? It's hard to keep on keepin' on after somethin' like that.

Then I am glad yours is over, at least. May your world never have to endure such a thing again.

I hope so. Difficult as it is, I know that giving into despair or retreating from the world was the last thing he would have wanted me to do. So I resumed my work as a doctor as soon as I could, after I got the news. Here, perhaps I might be able to do more. If I can keep other parents from having to bury their children, then I will be satisfied.

[he nods briefly, not really sure how else to take that.]

Ay, there's always a need for more doctors. I'm sure you'll be able to find somewhere that needs ya!

I need to catch up on all the medical advances made since my time to be a proper doctor in this era, but if nothing else, I can be of service in an emergency here, should something happen. [It's a weird new future, but he remains optimistic.]

Tech's changed, but humans haven't! Actually, I got a chunk of arm torn out by a butterfly. Long story. Can ya check ta see if it's infected? I was careful but looks like that didn't mean shit.

I can do you one better than that, sir. According to the file I was given, I apparently have healing powers. I don't know to what extent that will help a butterfly bite - which sounds rather fascinating, I would love to hear more about that - but I can certainly be of assistance in making sure you are alright. That said, I find navigating the 'Porters' and the American cities in general a bit daunting so far, so it might not be the speediest house call I have ever made.

[He'd ask Archie to come over, but he wasn't sure where the man was, and such an imposition wasn't really very polite.]

Huh. I know another doctor with similar powers - guess your profession has some kinda deciding factor on 'em?

[he snorts lightly.]

It's fine, bro. I'll come to you. Where are you?

Interesting. I don't know science well enough to gauge if that's coincidence or not, but if anyone has healing powers, it is definitely for the best it be someone with more than cursory knowledge of biology.

If you're sure you can come without aggravating the injury... well, better this than not having it looked over at all, I suppose. I live in De Chima, in the government housing. 007.

Eh, it was a while ago. I just feel like it's takin' too long ta heal, ya know?

[also, he just prefers to see medically minded imports than the natives.]

I'll be there in a tick!

That is alarming. By all means, please come over; you need to get that looked at.

Thought so!

[archie'll be by about an hour later, with a little box. he knocks on the good doctor's door a few times, trying not to tip his cargo over.]

[Anatoly has a First Aid Kit on standby in addition to having thoroughly washed his hands. There's little he can do about it, but damn if he doesn't wish that they had these kits back in the trenches. He opens the door immediately, smiling politely.] Come in, please; I may need to ask a few questions about the injury, but I assure you I will do my best.

No prob. This ain't my first time bein' treated for somethin' dumb as shit.

[he shimmys on in and holds out the box.]

Got ya a present! As a thanks for takin' care of me.

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