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[eyeforaneye]

[ The video transmission begins innocuously, with the camera pointed at grass. In the distance, birds chirp. Insects buzz. But otherwise the unavoidable silence reigns supreme, with the climax of the video occurring a good five seconds in when the person holding the communicator aloft takes a single step forward. Then, another three seconds later, it goes dark.

Who has two one thumbs and sucks with technology? This guy. But he does get his act together long enough for a text instead a good half an hour later. ]

I committed myself to exploring my world at my own expense, to learn and grow. I thought I could carry on here and apply new lessons learned to my home.

Since then, I've discovered Bwitter and "super"marts, which have changed my mind. What about this place inspires people and motivates them?

Comments

text.

[littlemissfutility]

you don't like supermarkets?????

[eyeforaneye]

That's not an answer to the question.

[ ... ]

But no.

[littlemissfutility]

why not???????
they're great, you can get everything



i guess if anything motivates me it's how good we have it
you never have to worry about having enough food or water
everywhere has a/c and running water and electricity
everything is set up so you can do anything you want

[eyeforaneye]

The workers are undermotivated because they don't know the ins and outs of their products.

So you're motivated by collective comfort.

Text

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Different people are going to have different answers to that one. For some, that might be the answer: being allowed to have a different take.

Me, I'm motivated to protect people. That's what gets me going. That isn't exactly unique to this place, though.

[littlemissfutility]

once you know where stuff is you don't have to talk to the stockers

i guess?????
we lost all that at home
i know how much harder life could be
that's usually enough

what motivated you at home????

[eyeforaneye]

Interesting. Fighting for free choice? That's noble.

So is protecting others. It doesn't matter if they're your people or not?

[eyeforaneye]

It's not that. A smaller store specializes. They have a wider variety of one product and know how to handle and take pride in their craft. Maybe it's old-fashioned, but I prefer it.

That's changed a lot. I'm still learning my role, but I want to improve my world because I've also seen the negatives. Perhaps we're similar.

[fauxmarth]

There's quite a lot, actually! It's so vastly different from my own homeland, that it'd be hard to pick just one or two.
I think the supermarket is quite inspired, really...instead of having to visit several different vendors for your supplies, you can go to one place and find it all! And some of the meals even come in ONE box!
The vast differences in places is remarkable, too...You can at one moment, be standing in a dense city where the buildings are made of metal that climb to the sky...and then wander some miles away and be at the foot of beautiful, rolling hills and trees just budding and blooming for spring! Society here still spares their growth to keep some beautiful places nearby...I think it's wonderful.

1/2

[eyeforaneye]

[ ... ]

2/2 lucina girl I'm sorry I love you

[eyeforaneye]

So there's no limit to how long these messages can be, I see.

RUDESUKE

[fauxmarth]

I don't think so...
I actually wouldn't know for sure. I'm sorry.
Was my answer too much?

he sucks...

[eyeforaneye]

It's long. Not too much, but long.

Why are you typing out periods like that?

[fauxmarth]

The ellipsis?
It's for a trailing thought...or a hesitation. See?
Read with a pause longer than a comma.

[eyeforaneye]

I understand. It feels like a waste of time when you should be less hesitant after having time to compose a message.

So your enthusiasm for this place comes from convenience, variety, and conservation?

[fauxmarth]

[IT'S CALLED HAVING SOME STYLE, SON!!!]

Yes, I'd say so.
And perhaps more, but I'd have to think about it a bit longer.
And probably write more...

[eyeforaneye]

[ LOOK AT MY HAIR, I DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT IS ]

You're dotting on purpose now.

[fauxmarth]

I used it properly! Implying there's more to be said with dots.
You are very concerned about typing etiquette. Are you a scribe or similar academic?

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[nextsymbol]

[hey man don't hate on supermarkets!!!]

ah, um!
i don't think i would say something this place inspires or motivates me, exactly...

[that's right, this one is another dotter]

it's just that this is home for a lot of people, and since i don't know how to leave, i figure what i can do is try to help people here during that time
i think...i think if i can help even one person feel just a little bit safer in their daily lives by the time i get to go back, it'll have been worth being here

voice;

[aberrant_type]

[Just so enthused from beginning to end:] Revolutionary technologies unlike anything I've seen before! Related to that, a greater and deeper scientific understanding of the world than anything we've come close to in my home! A culture that accepts scientific exploration and free thinking!

Most of all I have a fight I wish to continue at home, but I admit it's been an amazing opportunity to do different kinds of research here. I have powers that support that as well!

1/3

[eyeforaneye]

No...

2/3

[eyeforaneye]

[ ... ]

3/3

[eyeforaneye]

Do you see now how it comes across?

[eyeforaneye]

Why the hell would you type "um"?

[ Before we can even get to the dotting. ]

You sound dispassionate and unsure of yourself. Is it worth being here if you would've helped more people back home? Think critically.

[eyeforaneye]

[ Oh.

This is... this is so much energy. This is operating at an eleven while Sasuke hovers around a two in the morning and a one point five in the evening. And a flat zero at noon, during his daily nap. ]

Stop.

Even with how it's been delivered, this is somehow the most comprehensive and singular reason I've heard. [ He doesn't know how to feel about that yet. ] Who are you and what are your powers?