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[burger_king]

The year is 2018 and the Red Scare is alive and kicking. Worlds collide as we're brought here under mysterious circumstances, given gifts we couldn't dream to prepare for. Trapped without hope for escape we ask ourselves - will we ever see our homes again? Our loved ones? Will we embrace our new lives and is it a question of when - not if - that these powers turn on us? So many questions, and yet the biggest mystery is something else entirely.

Best burger joint. Give me your suggestions. Bonus points for cheap menus.

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[burger_king]

It's different, that's for sure. Wouldn't be surprised if this place has its own set of serial killers and gang wars though.

The Russia stuff is like a blast from the past. The Cold War has been over for decades where I'm from.

[couldbebeautiful]

You missed the serial killer, but if you want gang wars then Maurtia Falls is perfect for you.

It was losing steam where I'm from. Or when I'm from—before I got here, it was 1989.

Welcome to bizarro America. Time isn't real and nothing you do here matters when you get back home, and there's a high chance you will.

[burger_king]

2017 for me. Just one more thing that'll take some time to get over.

[ He's having A Moment where he realises that if they'd come in from the same year, she'd be around the same age as his dad. Wow. ]

Anyone do any math on how long people stay, on average? Any idea at all what to expect, or do we just hold on for the ride and hope for the best?

[couldbebeautiful]

Take it from me, it's gonna take a while to get used to it. At least you're just from last year.

[She takes a moment to grieve, a little, because from her perspective, this is the only way she'll live to see 2018.]

I know there's a few people who've been here for one year or more—my boss's been around for four years, I believe. But other imPorts only stick around for as long as a couple months before they disappear.

The problem is that no one's sure just how long they're going to be here until they're not, it's not like we get any warning before we're pushed out.

[burger_king]

Guess we really do have to live every day like it's our last.

Who's your boss?

[couldbebeautiful]

Ken Kaneki. He's collected a lot of information over the years, I can send you a link to what he put together so far.

You could make a novel out of it. I'm not too sure on the quality, but hey, people here will buy anything that features imPorts in some way.

[burger_king]

That'd be great, thanks.

Hey, if it can get me out of this waiter job I don't mind selling out for mass market appeal.

[couldbebeautiful]

[Attached with the message are two files: the FAQ and Ken's compiled notes.]

All that should get you up to speed. I've been here since May last year, so I don't have as much to offer, but if you need any more information on the cactus mess onwards, I can help.

You could just quit the waiter job. You're not obligated to stay there.

[burger_king]

Thanks, I appreciate it. [ He has some reading to do, that's for sure. ]

I could, but I also like being able to pay for stuff. Weird how those two things seem to be connected.

[couldbebeautiful]

You're welcome.

If it helps, and just in case you get sick enough of working in food service that you do quit, there's a shop in De Chima that's looking for a new clerk. It's called the Second Time Around Vintage Clothing Shoppe, it's a pretty swanky place to work.

It's retail, though, so expect some customers to be less than bright, most of the time.

[burger_king]

Yeah, I don't know if that's a better fit for me. I'll keep it in mind, maybe the pannacotta will get the better of me sooner rather than later.

Where do you work?

[couldbebeautiful]

The pannacotta gets the best of everyone.

Now? At Re:Café. The guy whose notes I sent you is my current boss, and the café's for both imPorts and natives. Stop by any time, I'll sneak you a cookie.

[burger_king]

I'll do that - stop by the Life of Pie sometime and I'll return the favor.