001; video (come be the first in line to shake the hand of mine)

[truthvalue]

[Eyyyy, so. Here's a face some of you may already recognize. Souji puts on his best crowd-pleasing smile as he turns the camera on himself, clearly comfortable with this method of public address. Observant types might guess he's probably had some practice with it, and they'd be right.]

Hello. I've already met some of you, but for those I haven't, my name is Souji Seta. It's very nice to speak with you all.

[He turns the camera around to show one of the uninhabited buildings in the city, possibly one that you've noticed before, and continues speaking:]

I noticed this empty building looks like it might have been a restaurant at some point in the past. I don't really know anything about building renovation, so I'd like to ask if there's anyone here who does know who would be willing to help me restore it.

[The view shifts again, back to Souji.]

Before I was brought here, I was on a ship, and I used to cook for the crew. I'd like to continue doing so, if you'll allow me. I think having someplace like this would be especially helpful for new arrivals while they're adjusting to life here, but I'd be happy to cook for everyone.

[A quiet yip yip can be heard from offscreen, drawing Souji's attention to something at his feet (it's a fox, shhh). He smiles and nods.]

Yes, even you.

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he sticks with video

[truthvalue]

Thank you, sir. I appreciate any help you can offer. And no, I wasn't a pilot or a mechanic, just the cook.

[perma-audio]

[onlyanautomaton]

Ah! An airship, then. Where did you travel, if you don't mind my asking?

And I do not claim to have knowledge of architectural conservation or renovation. I have nothing to contribute to the project but my sincerest hopes for its success.

[truthvalue]

Even your encouragement is helpful.

[Is this kid A Good or what.]

I don't mind you asking. It was a space ship, actually - most of the time I was on board, that's what the ship did, travel through space. We docked for a while on a planet that was mostly ice, though. It wasn't anywhere I've ever heard of before.

[onlyanautomaton]

Who would have guessed that Hadriel had an astronaut among its residents? You must miss it terribly.

[truthvalue]

[Some things, yes ... the friends he made there, Natasha and Wanda. Getting to reconnect with Yosuke. And Nanako ... every single day of hearing her voice again was a gift.]

I'm used to moving around a lot.

[onlyanautomaton]

I can relate. However, I believe my longing for rail travel doesn't compare to the nostalgia experienced by a space explorer.