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[The video opens with a myriad of dizzying images: a few quick, blurry shakes that indicate the owner of the TAB has no idea how to turn it on, a couple of glimpses at the ground as they spin the device to try and find a button, a palm as it strikes down on the screen.

Clearly someone isn't used to such technology. They even mutter a:]

Jesus, how does this thing--?

[Sam jumps a little as he turns the TAB to face him, only to see that it's already recording. And what a sight he is to behold, with dirt on his clothes and blood on his nose and down his left arm. He looks like he could go for a nice hot bath, or like he's just come out of a jungle.]

Holy shit, okay. Okay, uh--hey.

[That's what you're supposed to say, right? Sam gives a small little uncommitted half wave with his free hand, like he's not exactly sure if that's what he should do.]

I'm not sure if anyone is actually on the other end of this, but if there are others out there, I could use a little help. I mean I realize I'm not exactly in Kansas anymore, but space? A whole other planet? Come on, somebody's gotta be busting my balls here, right? At least buy a guy a drink and let him have a cigarette first before you throw that at him.

[He pauses as if expecting some kind of laugh track or other response, but then continues shortly after.]

Also, I--[He shifts uncomfortably, considering what he should say. It takes him a little longer than before to speak again, but once he does, he looks directly at the camera.] I'm looking for my brother. He's about this tall, he's got bro--oh, shit!

[Which is the last curse everyone hears as he accidentally loses his grip on his TAB and it tumbles to the floor and turns off. He'll get the hang of this eventually.]

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Give me the old Nokias you could play Snake on one handed any day, now those were phones. Still, the smart phones have their perks, and I definitely appreciate them more now I've had the chance to experience this living sci-fi thing we've got going on here.

[Phones make good nasty spider killers though if you need a makeshift projectile. Yup.

But you get a chuckle at that, Sam.]

Flattery might even tempt me to pay for one of those rounds. [But on that note...] You do have Space Cash right?

Tell me about it. Easy interface, no fancy apps, able to throw it against a rock and it still works? That's my kinda phone. Guess the smart phones do have better games, though.

[He grins. Flattery is his forte.]

Well, guess I've got my work cut out for me. [Wait...] Uh, yeah, think they gave me some. You can't just transfer Earth cash here?

[Like he had a lot or any to begin with...]

Good luck finding a Space ATM that'll take your card, mate. Your best bet's finding something you're good at doing and getting paid for it. One of my friends was telling me she got paid for teaching people to climb things before the ship crashed.

But you know, seeing as you're new and I can relate, I'll go easy on you and get the first round in if you can do one little thing for me.

Yeah? I always knew you could make a living off of climbing things. Guess it's a good thing I've got tons of experience with it. Think I could get something for teaching poker or how to smoke too?

[He's only half joking. Maybe.]

Okay, I'll bite. What's the favor?

Nah, it's not a favour. I was just going to challenge you to get us the next round after I get the first. I like a man who can show a little initiative.

[Is that a wink? Yes. Yes it is.]

Now why would you want to teach someone how to play poker when you could just beat the pants off them to make your money? Come on. You'd be putting yourself at a disadvantage if everyone knew how to play well.

Well, sister, you're in luck, because I just happen to be a man of immense initiative.

[So challenge accepted.]

Come on, what kind of guy do you take me for? Teaching them how to play means they're more likely to lose anyway, and if they're really interested in learning, they're willing to pay more money to do it. So, not only do you get the fee for teaching them, but you also get your winnings when they lose. Win-win situation here.

Well I haven't even taken you for a drink yet so I've got no idea what type of man I'm dealing with here. I'm still building around my first impressions, give me time.

[i.e; are you worth getting on side or is she going to scam you for all you're worth? Who knows?]

So do you have a name to go along with all that initiative you're carrying around?

Witty, charming, handsome, good at poker. That not a good enough first impression for you?

[HONEY YOU CAN SCAM ME ANY DAY okay not really.]

Sorry. Name's Sam. Sam Drake. Do I get the pleasure of your name as well?

[Okay Sam you're getting this face for a second.]

[and then:]

Sam Drake. As in- wait, hang on, you wouldn't happen to have a brother called Nate, by any chance?

[BECAUSE WHAT ARE THE ODDS]

[UH]

Yeah, actually I do. He's my little brother. You a friend of his?

Oh shit, you said you were looking for your brother I didn't think- oh my god, he's going to be over the moon!

[Oh but wait, answers to previously asked questions. And you get a sheepish little grin for that in apology, Sam.]

Sorry, yes, I do know Nate. We go way back. I'm Chloe.

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