[Video]

[rekindlenpcs]

[Irene turns on the video feed, and while she looks just as put together as ever, her office looks a bit messier than usual – you can see her desk in the background, covered with notes and unorganized papers…which is pretty normal for a desk, really, just not for Irene’s desk. Has she been distracted?

She seems to be in a very good mood, though! Her smile looks more genuine than her usual calm, customer service face.]

Everyone, I wanted to ask you a few questions. Now, we have a lot of holidays here in Saeng Seong. Several of you were here for our last festival, and we’re going to have another one coming up at the end of this month… [oh!] which I’m not sure we’ve notified you about yet, but we’ll have more details later.

Our city – our world - has a long history, but I’m also sure that your worlds do, too. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m curious – what are some of the important traditions from your worlds? What holidays do you celebrate?

[She was going to end the video there, but she stops, reconsidering.]

On another note, regarding the fall festival I mentioned earlier, we’re currently open to suggestions if you all have any. I’ll be keeping track of comments here myself, and I can pass on information to the committee.

Comments

[video]

[rekindlenpcs]

I was saying that they would not be opposed to letting you read them if asked, but with this threat of violence...

[ she sighs. ]

They've worked endlessly to preserve our history. This won't look good in negotiations.

[video]

[callmewhateveryuwant]

[Hello, there is a newcomer to this party but not to the city. Somewhat. Like Naoto, Yu also keeps calm.]

It seems that people are more frustrated rather than upset. Perhaps instead of violence, we try a more calm approach. This is not our world and we cannot treat it like we know the rules. I'm willing to offer any kind of assistance if needed.

[Right now, it was time to stop sitting on their hands and do something for once. Even if others want this to be their home no questions asked, they do deserve to know everything. To understand it better.]

[video]

[risingland]

[He's been watching this for a while, mostly just taking the information the others have been getting from Irene and memorizing it. But the other worlds thing is what makes him speak up.]

Right. Trust me, it's better to try and find out what you can before running headfirst into something you're not ready for. Peacefully or otherwise.

[No he totally isn't speaking from experience what are you talking about.]

I'm willing to help, too - and I'm pretty sure others here wouldn't mind, either.

[video]

[detective_shirogane]

Agreed. I would also do my utmost to assist as well.

As for Shura, please understand-- she's come from a world much different than our own. It's normal to have adverse reactions to situations similar to things that may be considered traumatic to an individual, so please consider that before making judgement of her words.

[Shura you better thank your butt Naoto's willing to cover for you.]

Re: [video]

[demimaudite]

"... yeah." WELP looks like Shura owes Naoto now!

[video]

[unionjackoff]

[who are you people and where were you before when he was looking for information]

All we want are answers, miss Irene. I, myself, am quite adept at negotiating. I could write up a letter, describing the frustrations myself and others here have felt, and you could read it, and perhaps pass it along to these... Religious heads, if you find it inoffensive.

[video]

[rekindlenpcs]

[who even knows - she doesn't]

If you do, I'll personally see that they receive any letters that do not have any profanities in them.

[video]

[unionjackoff]

Thank you. I appreciate your cooperation. I'll have a message written up for you shortly.

[video]

[rekindlenpcs]

Thank you. You know where to find me, I trust?

[video]

[unionjackoff]

Pretty sure I do. [a nod]