text. un: n.fagin

[stauncherhearted]

new transfer here, hi.

best way to relax here? any advice?

and how monitored is this?

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un: n.komaeda

[commences]

there's a playground outside, a pool, and even running for you life which can be a relaxing activity.

( means she avoided being killed. )

there's also spreading hope! it keeps everyone in high spirits.

[stauncherhearted]

[It takes her a moment to respond. running for her life hits a bit too close, too soon.]

Right.

Any place a girl could get a drink, then, maybe? Or a smoke? I woke up around empty cartons, not a single cigarette in sight. v. disappointing.

[commences]

( oh, well... )

how lucky! i actually have something close to that!
i'm working at the student store, though... so you'd have to meet me there!

( booze or cigarettes? something close to that? she'll have to test her luck. )

i haven't seen your name before so i can try and cheer you up a little.

[stauncherhearted]

[She thinks she gets what they're dropping.]

Close enough works for me. I ain't picky.

Sure. I can meet you. I'm Nancy.

[commences]

a pleasure to meet you, fagin-san! the name's komaeda, i hope we can work well together!
make sure you have something to trade, too!

un: c.nanami

[protect]

Everything on the network is public. They save the records and keep printed copies of the logs.

What kind of things do you like to do in your ffree time?

Re: un: c.nanami

[stauncherhearted]

Damn it. Thank you for letting me know.

Free time ain't much of a thing where I'm from. Always working, in one way or another. Going out with friends, though, that's always fun, hitting up a disco. My boyfriend and I'd walk the dog together quite a bit.

[Bill. He looked so furious. She'd seen him angry before, but never like that. Like he was going to kill her.

Like he did.]

[protect]

I see... It's a lot calmer here. There's classes, and they'll let you work as a teacher if you want too. But after class, you're able to do whatever you want.

There are paths in the forest that you can follow if you like to walk. I think that can be relaxing. I don't think we have a disco, but there's an arcade machine in the dormitory, and the game club has some consoles too.

[stauncherhearted]

Well, calm is good. I could do with some calm. Growing up with scads of brothers shoved into a way-too-small flat I got used to chaos.

Consoles? Alright, I can Mario Kart with the best of 'em.

un: a.yabusame

[shimashima]

Greetings, N. Fagin.

Shouldn't you tell us what you find relaxing first? Everyone would surely think of different ideas, and it's no good if my number one recommendation doesn't match your preferences.

[stauncherhearted]

Hi, just call me Nancy, please.

Alright, that's fair. I enjoy a good book, or a good drink. I'm really looking for a good drink right now.

[shimashima]

Very well. I shall comply with your request.

[ Though it feels weird not to address her as "Nancy Fagin" at least! And he suspects that if he introduces himself, she'll assume that the person behind these messages is a woman... He'll avoid it for now. ]

In that case, the school library contains many books, but I doubt that it's possible to somehow purchase alcoholic beverages from the vending machines or elsewhere. However, there are plenty of other relaxing options, such as tea or juice.

[ But the fact that she's specifically asking for something like this... ]

Will you be alright?

[stauncherhearted]

Thank you.

Yeah- figured that one out. I do like tea, at least.

[She's actually shocked the stranger asks if she's alright. She looks at the message and blinks a few times. Starts typing, then deletes. It's five minutes later she finally submits something.]

Always have been. Now's no different.

un: h.inaba

[dereban]

Depends on your definition of 'relax'. Shit's different for everyone.

Also: it's already been said, but the short version to your last question is "very". It's all public. Anyway, welcome. Although I can't say it's a good one.

[stauncherhearted]

Honestly, I'm looking for a stiff drink.

Thanks for the honesty.

[dereban]

Honestly, I don't think drinks of that sort are common in a high school. Unless the vending machine has some, I haven't really been looking for that sort of thing from it.

It's no problem. I get the whole thing with the network. It's a pain in the ass too, because you can't just program around it, either.

[stauncherhearted]

I'm going to have to ferment some juice at this point, my god.

Absolutely! Not that I know the first thing about programming or anything like that, but I'm already irritated.

un: h.adams

[decrypter]

It seems that the others have the idea of relaxing well in hand, but I will also say welcome to the school.

Were you looking for advice solely on that front, or on other topics in general? I'm sure we can do our best to assist.

[stauncherhearted]

School-related advice, I suppose.

But if you have heavy-duty romance advice, I'd take that, too.

[decrypter]

How I wish you had woken up last month. We had a small festival catered to that very concept.

[well. the speed dating didn't end exactly as hoped, and she had come out with her own issues from it. still, Helena can put on a brave face of it.]

I will not pretend to be a grand expert, but at the least, I know I'm a good listener, and can offer some degree of practical advice. Though with these postings being monitored, if you'd like to meet in person so that you are not revealing your heart to everyone, that'd be perfectly fine with me.

[some people are fine with that much honesty! some people are not. it's all about comfort levels.]

[stauncherhearted]

Yeah? Sounds lovely. Makes me wish my boyfriend were here. [But to what end?]

I think, maybe I could use an ear. Let's see if I track down anything to drink, that'll make this scads easier.

un: k.ishimaru

[moraloutrage]

Good afternoon, and I would like to welcome you in these halls! I am Kiyotaka Ishimaru. While I am a fellow transfer student, I am also current head of the student council, so I am looking ways to improve life here in this school!

I know I like to kick back and relax by studying and doing homework. Working hard can be quite relaxing in its own way! I am also well-practiced at knitting thanks to my dear friend Nene-kun, so I can prepare a blanket for you if it will help to improve your rest!

Also, all conversations here can be seen by anyone in the school!

[stauncherhearted]

Hey, Kiyotaka.

I'm gonna be honest: I've never done much homework in my life. Or studying. Or school. I'm a complete truant, but don't hold it against me.

[When faced with being able to eat, or being able to pass a test, eating won, hands down. But now she should have more time to actually... study. For what, she has no clue. And honestly, why, anyway?]

I wouldn't say no to a hand-knit blanket.

Thanks. As head of student council, you should absolutely find a way to make them private.

[moraloutrage]

I understand the value of beibg open-minded, so I will not personally hold that against you! However, I would like to strongly encourage you to work on your studies. This is an opportunity for a fresh beginning, anf I am willing to help out with any tutoring that might be necessary!

How splendid! I will begin working on a blanket right away. Do you have any color preferences?

Your suggestion is noted! But I am afraid that is out of jurisdiction. If you wish for private communication, you may have to look into acquiring some type of personal cell phone!

[stauncherhearted]

Yeah, alright.

Red's my favorite color?

Yeah, I'll get on that. Thanks for the advice.