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[campediem]

[ The feed turns on to show a young man - a newcomer, given the Bay in the background - who seems, quite naturally, a bit out-of-sorts in a nervous kind of way. Cheerful, though! Always cheerful.

As soon as he begins to speak, some people may notice that he sounds strangely similar to a certain someone else. ]

Um... hello? I mean, hello! Before anything else, my name is David, and it's a pleasure to meet you all - even though I guess I haven't met any of you yet, technically. But still! That nice lady in the hologram seemed welcoming enough, so I'm sure we'll all be super great friends in no time. Definitely!

Thaaaat being said... Is there any way to call back home? Not that this place isn't probably amazing, and all, because I'm sure it is, but I have a bunch of young campers to look after. Sure, Gwen's still there, but she's...

[ Gwen. ]

Well, it's just a lot of work for only one person, you know?

Speaking of camp, I heard we get some sort of temporary residence when we first arrive but are there any woods around here? No offense, I'm sure the accommodations are lovely, but I'm more comfortable in a tent and sleeping bag than any apartment building. You can take the camper out of the camp, but... well, I'm sure you get the idea!

... So!

[ He beams, wide and genuine. ]

Since I don't know any of you yet, how about a fun little icebreaker? Let's do some word association! Just throw me a word and we'll go back and forth as long as we feel like.

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[youfool]

[Ted was ready to answer all those pertinent questions. Then there's the mention of a game, and whoop! Down the drain it goes. Words! His favorite!]

*clears throat*

Defenestration!

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[campediem]

[ Golly! That's a ten-dollar word!

But. ]

Rude.

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[youfool]

Crude.

[Not his best, but he has a touch of poet in him. Even if it's a simple one.]

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[campediem]

Oil!

[ Yes his mind really goes to crude oil before anything else that may be considered crude. He's too pure. ]

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[youfool]

Black!

[He likes his colors. Even though that's not technically a color. And he dislikes that one even if it was. Shoot!]

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[icyheart]

If you enjoy a good old 100% possibility of death, I'd suggest Fayren. They have woods.

[Hey they looked weak, might as well try and pick them off quickly.]

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[campediem]

[ ... well that's super ominous. Also kind of mean? But David is used to dealing with mean kids, so he knows how to turn a negative to a positive. ]

Thank you. It was very nice of you to warn me before I got myself in a real pickle. That's a super good deed you just did!

[ That's right. You helper, you. ]

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[icyheart]

Well I'm only suggesting the literal only dangerous place, so I hope you have fun.

[She wants to see it happen.]

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[campediem]

Well, thank you! If I do go, I'll be sure to bring protection!

[ Okay! See? Turning it around in his head anyway, now keep the good vibes going with some kind words! ]

I like your eye shadow! Very trendy!

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[unhappy]

Your voice is cursed, David.

[ Last she checked Jaune was living in a tent too. Y'all hobos. Says the ex-hobo, so she's an expert. ]

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[campediem]

... I'm sorry? I'm not quite sure what you're getting at.

Unless that was your entry for word association, in which case I think a little brushing up on the rules is in order!

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[unhappy]

There's some guy I know who sounds exactly like you, who also lives in a tent, in a park. Your voice is already here, I think there's a rule that you can't be in the same city.

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[campediem]

Well, it sounds to me like I have a friend-to-be!

Including you, of course! What's your name?

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[younghero]

You need to get back home too?

[Link tapped his foot. Everyone had very important business they needed to attend to, didn't this place understand that?]

If I figure out how, I'll let you know, okay?

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[campediem]

Well there's a hearty helpful can-do attitude! That's what I like to hear!

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[younghero]

I like helping people.

[So far it'd mostly involved hatching eggs and killing monsters. Link was good at both.]

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[campediem]

Me too! The only thing more fulfilling than personal success is helping others achieve their own success.

What's your name?

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[filchedfruit]

I'm Joruk. 'Sup?

You're more comfortable in a tent than a place with heat and plumbing?

[ This nomad is perfectly fine with giving up that lifestyle, though he still works with horses.]

I guess Fayren is okay for camping.

For a word I'll pick
yurt.

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[campediem]

I'm an outdoorsman through and through, I guess. Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to take showers and indulge in air conditioning when things get too warm, but overall I just love mother nature!

...

Yurt? Is that a word? Did you just make up a word, you clever dog?

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[filchedfruit]

Yeah. Nature does have all that beauty and danger.

[ He's a nomad from the 19th Century, so has needed outdoorsman skills for survival.]

Are you insulting my culture?

I figured a camp guy would know what a yurt is. There's plastic versions sold in camping supplies parts of malls.

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[campediem]

What- no! No, absolutely not! The last thing I'd ever want to do is make someone feel alienated or attacked because of who they are! I just don't go to malls much these days. Any time I need supplies I head into town, and it's a bit more...

Well, "old-fashioned". No malls whatsoever.

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[aurabble]

[Wow, Jaune isn't sure what it is about David, but he has him smiling with more ease than he's used to with newcomers.]

You like camping too? [He sounds so excited.] Nova City park's a good spot, I can personally attest to that. But Fayren has the best forests if you're looking to go for the whole experience.

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[campediem]

Like camping? I only live, breathe, and bleed camping!

[ A FELLOW CAMPING ENTHUSIAST HOW FANTASTIC ]

... Wait, someone who camps in a park... oh, I think I heard about you! It's so nice to meet you so quickly! I've heard some things about Fayren, though. Kind of... spooky, bad things.

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[aurabble]

[Gasp. Finally someone who understands!] I mean, I've got nothing against houses or buildings with an actual foundation, but it just isn't the same as sleeping in a tent surrounded by nature and getting to hike and bond with friends. Food tastes better too, especially pancakes. But let's try to avoid bleeding as much as we can.

[His smile goes flat in two seconds.] You must've met Emerald. [Relaxing, his tone goes friendly again. It's not David's fault Emerald is his worst not!friend ever.] I'm Jaune. Fayren has some incredible things, but it has plenty of creepy moments. It can be dangerous if you're not careful. I guess that's what happens when you have a whole magic city.

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[campediem]

[ A high pitched gasp, one that rapidly escalates to the level of a squeal. ]

You get it! Oh, after all this time it's so wonderful to meet someone else who appreciates camping like I do! Even the same general aversion to bleeding!

Which... on second thought isn't necessarily a camping thing as much as a common sense thing, but still!

[ he's practically bouncing in excitement dude might burst ]

You know Emerald? Isn't she great? It's so wonderful to have a new world off such welcoming people!