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[ Yuuri doesn't really trust herself to show her face to anyone just yet -- the doctors and the officials and whoever else it was she'd been talking to had all been very nice but she can't pretend she's not still in panic mode. Text is easier -- she can control her tone a bit easier with text and sound as though she's reasonably calm about all this and not twitching in fright every time she registers something person-shaped out of the corner of her eye. ]

Hello -- I suppose this is a bit of an introduction? I'm a new arrival so I thought it might be a good idea to put myself out on the network.

My name is Yuuri Wakasa and I'm from Japan -- it's an island on Earth. Having to be that specific is a bit strange! But everything about all this is a bit strange. I'm doing my best to get used to it, though!

[ there, that sounds nice and normal. she just has to keep that up. ]

I think the best way to get settled is to find myself some work, so I thought I'd ask the people who've been here longer than I have as I'm sure you've all had more experience job hunting than I have!

I'm leaning towards farming work, since I've got plenty of agriculture experience but I'm sure I could put myself to just about anything that needs doing. Or at the very least, I can try and learn! But apart from farming, is there any work that would be a good fit for a newcomer?

I'd like to hear about the places you all came from if that's not rude to ask, as well. It should be interesting to hear, at least!

- Yuuri Wakasa

P.S: Have there been any girls here named Yuki Takeya or Kurumi Ebizusawa? I was hoping that if I'd arrived here then maybe they would have, too.

[1] video/text; ⚔⚔ March Player Plot: Enter the Arena

[artifixx]

[the network dispatch starts with a video. one of the savrii appears in the view of the camera, something unmistakably formal about their posture and clothing, even though it will be hard for humans, at least, to read the expression behind tentacled mouth. for those of us who are accustomed to members of an identified race looking fairly similar, the diversity of savrii appearances probably continues to be confusing.] Hello, Moirans, [is the greeting.] I am Moksha, seeking your assistance on behalf of the Savrii and your fellow Ingress zone dwellers.

We have come into contact with a race of synthetic beings, the Artifixx. They possess a technology and resources that are critical to updating our defenses agains the dangerous, unstable energy output from the Ingress. I am uploading a datasheet. They have agreed to 'negotiate' over the opening of trade. However, they have one condition: they wish to speak with you, because you are the most recent newcomers and residents the Ingress proximate zone.

And to duel a champion among you. As is part of their warrior code of honor. [the tentacles sway at the bottom of the savrii's face, a riffle of motion... and emotion.]

The duel will take place at the Shock Box arena. I know there are many competent warriors among you, as well as spirits valiant and true-- and simply invested in our collective survival. If you have questions that cannot be answered by the uploaded file, you may lock a transmission to me. I will now open the transmission to their ambassadors. They have agreed to identify themselves with call signs. You may call them 'Red,' 'Blue' or 'Green.'

[with that, the video terminates; however, a discreet line remains available for those who need to consult.

in the meantime, the text transmission begins. words flow rapidly over the communications devices, swift as thought:]

hello! it is nice to meet you, peoples of moira. i am blue! i live on a spaceborne city too.

I am Red, Patriarch to the Lancers, Judge, and a veteran of the dueling art. The child draws false comparison. We were told of your ship. Our home is larger. However, some of your technology merits acknowledgment.

I am evidently green.

OOC Notes: If it wasn't clear, please use the OOC plotting Questions/Concerns/etc. thread for transmissions with the Savrii representative or background research/plotting with me, as necessary. We can discuss what OOC information should be taken IC. Thanks!