[voice]

[ryuuzaki]

[Ryuuzaki's low voice is accented in a way that people from places other than the U.K. might think of as "generically English," and when the message begins, his tones are pleasant and measured without being effusive.]

Hello, everyone.

The Ingress has brought us to the Moira from any number of places. When I meet someone, I can't say whether our similarities will outweigh our differences, or vice-versa... when you're this far from home, even small commonalities can seem important. It's led me to be curious about the broad strokes of everyone's backgrounds.

[A pause, as he approaches his real question.]

What can you tell me about the government in the place you came from before this? Both the form of government and, if possible, specific names of leaders.

If it wasn't your original home, I'd be interested in hearing about that, too, even down to what year it was for you.

If you'd prefer to answer privately, that's all right with me. I can promise you my discretion.

Thank you.

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[smoothaf]

Why don't you start?

[ryuuzaki]

To begin with, there's no central government on my Earth... the United Nations is more of an international advisory body. There are several hundred nations, most with their own government. Some are more functional than others.

Does any of this sound familiar?

[smoothaf]

Possibly, but it's also vague enough for someone to project their experience on.

[Also he peeked at the other responses and he doesn't recognise the names mentioned.]

[ryuuzaki]

Yes, you're right.

What was a significant current event for you?

[smoothaf]

America and the Soviets nearly started a nuclear war over Cuba.

[ryuuzaki]

But fortunately, only almost.

That was forty years ago, for me. Would I be wrong in noting that you don't sound like you strongly favored either side, as long as they weren't actually starting a nuclear war?

i'm am so so sorry for losing this

[smoothaf]

I think people are expected to favor their country.

[His ID reads as Nathaniel Saunders so it's not much of a stretch to figure out where he's from.]