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[betterwithglasses]

[ Another new recruit to the city! REJOICE, REJOICE! Or don't. But there's a young woman studying her PDA with a non-plussed expression. Perhaps she's seen something like it before. Before she gets too distracted with inspecting the other features, she addresses the network. ]

There we go, it should be ... right. Good morning, my name is Shion Uzuki. I was Chief of the Vector's R&D Division back home, but that's not important right now. More importantly is that the Valkyrie brought me - all of us - here for a reason. I may not look like much, but I am fully capable of fighting alongside everyone else here, and I intend to pull my own weight, both in battle and out. If anyone needs to reach me for any reason, I've been assigned housing in the Dock's district, or you can contact me over this network.

Also - according to this screen here... it would appear that someone else from my world is here. I am relieved; Jr., give me a call if you see this. We should talk.

Comments

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I have never heard of Realians. Would you explain, please?

[betterwithglasses]

All right. Realians are, essentially, artificial humans created for a variety of purposes. Observation, and combat are the most common, however there are civilian models as well, manufactured to operate as secretaries or personal assistants. They're a result of bioengineering, and have their own personalities and emotions - although there does tend to be a bias about Realians for some.

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I see. That seems like something that could cause quite the controversy. It is impressive that you are involved in the research of such an area of study.

[betterwithglasses]

Thank you. Do you have anything like Realians or Artificial Intelligence where you're from?

[rewindingly]

No, we don't. However, such things are very popular in science-fiction novels. It's exciting to think it is possible in another world for them to be reality.

[betterwithglasses]

Science FIction novels...? I wonder -

What's the technology level in the world where you're from?

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I do not know how to compare. We have cellphones, laptops...

[ She pauses, not wanting to waste their time being vague. ]

... I have some weaponry from my world, if you would like to look at them for comparison.

[betterwithglasses]

Hrm... Oh! YOu do? I'd like that very much, miss --?

[rewindingly]

Homura Akemi. It's nice to meet you.

[betterwithglasses]

It's very nice to meet you too, Akemi. When would be a good time to see the [ Don't say relic, don't say relic. ] equipment from your world?