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Hello? Is this thing working?

[ Despite being from the Meiji era, Tsukishima is able to figure out the basic functions of the communication device. It's different from any phone he's ever seen, but the pamphlet gives clear instructions.]

Is anyone willing to lend me some clothes? Preferably, from someone male. I'd rather not flash the local populace.

[ The last place he was in before waking up in the Bay was a banya (Russian steam bath), so he is stuck in the pod without any clothing.]

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[He came this close to using video.]

Aheh, certainly. I'll come right over. You're still within The Bay, correct? Small? Medium? XL?

[ That could've been a disaster.]
Correct.

Maybe small or medium?
[ He's short and stout, and unsure how sizing works in this new place]

[~~This is his handle, this is his spout.~~ His breath accelerates, signifying that he's talking and walking very rapidly.]

Well, I'm bound to have something for you whatever your size. I'm a man too, if my voice didn't give that away, so there's no risk of scandal. Just keep your fingers crossed that no others arrive with you--very rare--and I'll meet anon.

[He hangs up, committing every faculty to sprinting. Eventually he arrives near The Bay's entrance, then regrets that he asked for no form of address for his undressed victim.]

Um...hello, whoever you are! Open these!

[A faint splash sounds off as Ted threw a waterproof duffel bag full of thrift-store quality clothing into the shallow waters. And what's better than being thrifty?]

Thanks.

[ He looks through the duffel bag, for something that would come close to fitting him. He's careful with keeping the clothes dry. He finds a t-shirt and shorts, and quickly puts them on. They're not a perfect fit, but they do the job. Unfortunately, there's nothing resembling fundoshi in the bag.

He comes out of the cave, once he's no longer risking an indecent exposure charge. He gathered the things he woke up with.]

Here.

[ He offers the duffel bag back to Ted.]

[Not for boxers or briefs? Scandalous!]

You're welcome. Are you used to roughing it on bare feet, or would flip-flops serve?

[He takes bag back and plucks some out magnanimously.]

[ The weather is warm, so he figures he wouldn't need shoes at first. Then he realizes, he knows nothing about the culture or terrain. He takes the flip-flops. ]

Flip-flops serve, thanks.
How could I repay you?

[Better save than sorry! Not everyone's a hobbit.]

Eheh, an introduction would suffice. I'm Ted.

[He extends his arm for a handshake]

Yourself?

[ Even in his own time period, many other soldiers tower over him.]

A pleasure to meet you, Ted.

[ He gives Ted a firm handshake. Ted is really helping him, so the pleasantry is genuine.]

I'm Hajime.

[ He's using his given name.]

[His smile starts a little at the firmness of the grip, but otherwise takes things in pleasant stride. Then his onomastic instincts kick up; once he hears that name he grins and chatters more excitedly.]

"Hajime"? Haha, oh, that's serendipitous!

[He hung out around judo classes and heard that term a few times, knowing it meant "begin". And now it seemed his life was to embark upon a strange beginning indeed.]

Would you like me to show you to your temporary apartment? It's not nice, but perhaps your enthusiasm for it will renew now that you've pockets for your things.

[Boy would it be a shame if all that money was at the bottom of the puddle right now...]

Yes, please.

[ Ted can show him wondrous things, like cars and traffic lights. The apartment will seem nice compared to what he's used to. Porcelain toilets are a luxury.]

I doubt it's worse than the Hokkaido wilderness, or barracks.

[Ted will happily play the part of the model tour guide, if a bit chattier than they should be. Should Hajime signal that the world's novel, Ted will be happy to acquaint him with the wonders of traffic laws, mini-marts, indoor plumbing, and other conveniences that never, in his experience, take very long to accustom to.

Time flies when you're having fun, which, if Hajime enjoys running monologues, means both would. Eventually they make it to the apartments, with Ted asking to inspect his key number and show him to his quarters.]

And this is but one city; there are others with varying degrees of the fantastic. Don't go to Everglade, in the west; it's very wicked. I'd be happy to show you around those too, if you'd like, but for now you likely want rest. I shouldn't blame you. Only keep in mind that these bare lodgings are meant only for a month's respite, then you must exeunt and find gainful employment to sustain more fleshed out abodes.

That should do for a start, I think. But if you think, otherwise, well: is there aught else I can assist with?

[ Tsukishima almost jumps back in shock when the hologram turns on. He face is mostly blank when he listens to it. It tells a lot more than the pamphlet, but the situation is still unbelievable.

Ted's monologues are very informative. He's mostly silent, taking it all in. His eyes do go wide momentarily at the sight of cars, and traffic lights.

]

Your explanation of modern technology was quite thorough.

I think I'll start with shopping for necessities.

Thank you.

[ He can rest after starting the process of adapting to a new world.]

[ [ Well. Look at that. Nekkid fleshbag being embarrassed. L3 feels like cackling. ] ]

Organics are so fussy about clothes. I'm always naked!

[ L3 can't see this, but he's blushing. He has no idea what a droid looks like.]

Organics?

Uh...I guess. Depends on the location. And weather.

What exactly are you?

I'm a droid.

[ Duh! Aka, way better than naked organics. ]

I don't get cold.

[ That tells him nothing.]

I've never met a droid before.

[ He's imagining something incorporeal.]

Good for you.

Obviously.

[ Very scathing. She's so proud of the scathing tone, too, yes, you're welcome. ]

What are you?

[ His tone is more deadpan.]

Human. Bipedal, omnivorous mammal with inefficient hair placement.

[ Maybe she hasn't met too many humans. He has yet to venture outside of the Bay, so he has no way of knowing the most common species.]

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[ A short silence. ]

Human. How boring.

You are everywhere, aren't you?

I suppose so.

[ So, it's a good thing he isn't wandering around naked. ]

Got somethin' yer 'shamed a folks seein'?

[ Now, it's video on his end. His eyes are wide in shock. He's never seen anything like Namur before. Thankfully, the video mostly focuses on his face.]

Uh...yes?

Well, least y' own it. How tall're y'?

[ He gives his height, which is close to the minimum height requirement of 150cm for army enlistment. He's short even by Meiji era standards.]

[Namur scratches under his gills with his fingertip.]

Well. Mean. Can always roll 'em up, eh? If y' got a belt, I got a pair y' can borrow.

My belt was with my clothes.

[ There's about a 2 foot difference in their height.]

[More like three- Namur's eight feet tall.]

Shit.

Uh.

Rope?

[ His head would be close to Namur's waist.]

The closet to a rope would be a pendant.

Jus' hold 'em up long 'nuff t' find shit yer own size then, Lord a the Sea... Got hands ain'tcha?

Yes.

[ He needs to hold the items he woke up with, though.]

Uh... I got a message that someone else is on their way.

[ He didn't get Ted's name yet.]

Thanks.

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