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[lastofthebog]

Are there really people out there able to read this? I still find that difficult to believe, but even so... I suppose I just need to have a little faith.

In any case, I'm hoping that someone will have some good suggestions for me. I'd like to learn more about this world. It's like nothing I've ever seen before. The kind of place that it's hard to picture anyone even dreaming up, but here it is!

I've already given up on the idea that this is some fever dream, so I'd like to know where the best libraries this world has to offer are. A school would do too. If there are any willing to take on a student at my age, that is.

[There's a pause of a few minutes before she replies to her own post with another comment.]

And if you don't know anything about this world either, you can tell me about your own instead.

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Text; UN: D33

[d33tached]

[What comes through first is an attachment.]

You'll find a great deal of information regarding this world in the FAQ compiled by Kaneki Ken.

As far as libraries go, I have found the one in Maurtia Falls to be quite favorable. Their selection of literature is quite vast, and they offer musical CDs and film DVDs as well.

[lastofthebog]

Oh, this document is wonderful. Exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for.

I've been assigned to Maurtia Falls, so I'm glad to hear the library here is well-stocked,
but... What is a CD? Or a film?

[d33tached]

[That's strange. It's been something like six months now that D33 has been here and only just now has encountered someone - someone else - who doesn't know what a CD or a film is. It's almost a bit comforting, oddly enough.]

A CD is a small disc that contains musical selections. You can listen to such things on your communicator without the aid of a disc as well.

[Now, as for movies.]

Films are quite strange. I was unfamiliar with them as well when I first arrived. They take stories, many from books that already exist, and create scenes from them using real people. These scenes are filmed using a camera, but rather than producing stationary pictures, it captures live scenes so that one may watch them later using a television and a DVD player.

A DVD is also a disc, though films are stored there in place of music.

It's quite incredible, really. Even the most outlandish of stories can be made into films and rather convincing films at that.

They can also be made with illustrations, though those become animated as well.

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[doitforthevibe]

yes were really out there! libraries are great and all, but you have a literal worlds worth of information already at your fingertips, on what we call 'the internet.'

[ He includes handy links to the in-universe versions of Google and Wikipedia. ]

type in a search keyword and the knowledge is yours!

[lastofthebog]

[ There's a long pause while she tries that out with a few test searches of her own. ]

Amazing! It's as if I have the power of a god at my fingertips. Was it really people who created this?

[doitforthevibe]

scientists and programmers, yes! if you want to read more, check out this link.

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[ghoulking]

I see the FAQ has been shared, so I will not send it again.

I do suggest Heropa library as well, though. It's wonderful, big and very resourceful. Though I'm certain there are plenty of schools that will take students regardless of age.

[lastofthebog]

Is it yours? I haven't had a chance to do more than glance at it yet, but I've saved it for close reading. Would you mind if I have any questions about it later?

And Heropa... That's the one that was near the laboratory I arrived in, correct?

[ghoulking]

I wrote it, yes. And you can contact me whenever you'd like. I also have notes, if you wish to know more in detail.

Yes. The Porter is in Cape Canaveral, and Heropa was built right next to it as a city where imPorts could live.

[aberranthubris]

Good day, sir or madam.
The libraries in each imPort city are well worth looking into, I find. But this wonderful contraption called the internet is what I've used for most of the every day inventions and ideas. It's hard to find a cohesive material from library about the culture of today unfortunately.

And the internet has a whole wealth of other interesting materials such as archives of cat pictures and something called memes that combine pictures with witty texts. Both surprisingly entertaining.

I wish you happy hunting,
Professor Charles Xavier

[lastofthebog]

I am a madam, thank you. You may call me Galla.

Everyone seems quite familiar with this internet, but you're the first to mention these memes. And cats, whatever those are. There are so many things to learn about. I can only hope I catch up quickly, but considering it's my first day here I'd like to think I'm doing well so far. And all the suggestions everyone has offered so far are quite helpful.

Thank you, Charles Xavier. I wish you well with your pursuits as well.

[aberranthubris]

Please to make the acquaintance, Galla.

If it's your first day, you sure have taken a big leap already. The network community seems quite friendly in terms of help and education of fellow imPorts. I do hope you will find what you are looking for.

Did you say you're unfamiliar with cats?

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[knaval]

bah-weep-gragnah wheep ni ni bong

[lastofthebog]

What fresh raptor shit is this?

[knaval]

universal greeting u uncultured swine

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[handycapable]

Have you considered a community college? They'll take almost anyone.
Any age, that is. Well, unless you're a child. You're not, are you? Although actually, sometimes even if you are a child. I don't know, it's a whole thing.

[ ... Anyway. ]

First time on the internet, huh? Don't even worry, we've all been there.

[lastofthebog]

Community college?

It's been decades since I could be called a child, but the world I came from is...quite a bit behind this one. [ To put it lightly. ]

That is some reassurance. Hopefully I'll be used to it soon.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I can recommend some choice imPort tabloids. For a foundation.

[lastofthebog]

What sort of foundation would a tabloid be useful for?

[viced]

What city are you in?

There's a lot of community resources, depending on the city you're in. You can travel between them, of course, but...that might be a little disconcerting at first.

[lastofthebog]

Maurtia Falls. And I'm sure it's no more disconcerting than being taken from your own world into this one is.

[voice]

[majorlyugh]

There's a lot to unpack about this world. It might be a little easier to answer specific questions, if you have any.

As for the libraries, Maurtia Falls has a massive one. It's really beautiful and has just about anything you could hope for. I can look more into the school thing, since I'm not entirely sure. What are you hoping to study? Anything in particular?

[lastofthebog]

I have nothing but questions, but I'll be keeping those in check until I can read this FAQ someone showed me.

As for studies, I'm most interested in medicine and surgery. It should be the most useful.

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[flowerette]

Well since most have given you their library recommendations, I can offer you information based on experience. I've been here for almost three years, so I've seen a bit. This place is real, although when you do return to your world, it will be like nothing more than a forgotten dream.

[lastofthebog]

We'll see about that. I doubt that my Maiden will appreciate my mind being tampered with.

What would you say is the most important thing to keep in mind here?