01. Video.

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[The video flickers on and it's being held awkwardly close to the user. Viewers will see a very close up view of his eyes, and a bit of his nose, but nothing else.]

I'm not sure what fresh Hell I've landed in, but I was instructed to use this to communicate. To compound matters, I'm not sure with whom I'm supposed to be communicating with, but if anyone is receiving this, a reply would be greatly appreciated.

Comments

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[He nods to her]

Staying near you seems to be the best option. And, while I'm not certain what a Hover Car is, but the way you're speaking of it, I sense it something important.

[And he covers that with...]

Besides, someone has to keep an eye on you, and if that must be me, so be it.

[notatriangle]

My buddy Pidonus is already there for that. I don't need two friends trying to be my mom.

[Congrats Hubert, you're Little Bro, a friend, and her mother. She doesn't seem to think that's a bad thing, though.]

Oooh, you totally have to meet her later! I bet you two would really hit it off!

Anyway, give me a sec to close up the lab and then we can go check out the apartments. C'mon in.

[She holds the door open with her foot and waves him inside.]

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[He sighs]
I do not wish to be your mother, I just...believe that a familiar face is important to have around in circumstances such as these.

[He nods]

Yes, I would like to meet your friend and...all right, let's go see these apartments you speak of.

[notatriangle]

Oh yeah, it's definitely good to have you back. I'm a wandering soul and even I get homesick here sometimes.

[It's an understatement. She's made friends here and kept herself busy just fine, but it's not the same. When set off from the Enclave she knew she wouldn't be home for ages, but she always knew she could go back if she wanted to. She could write letters to Fourier and Poisson, even if she never did. It was surprising how much of a difference that made. She flashes him a warm smile.]

So if you're my neighbor then I can totally help you with that! Just hold on a sec.

[That's right, Hubert. She's going to take care of you and there's nothing you can do about it.

She putters around shutting down various equipment and covering a few dishes and vials of shimmering liquid before she's ready to go.]

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[Hubert gives a small smile. Funny how she can evoke so many of them from him, he muses to himself]

Yes, being in close proximity will be very helpful. Perhaps I can even convince you to try food beyond banana pies.

[He's teasing, and he rubs a hand through his hair, hoping that wasn't too awkward]