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[It's been two weeks since Reim arrived, and he's sort of vaguely managed to settle in. Which means the opportunity has arisen to dive headfirst into Modern Technology that will confuse him greatly, of course. At least he knows which way to hold the NV, as he addresses it politely,]

Hello, [beat] city. I've recently arrived, and from a place very much unlike this one, so please excuse my ignorance of proper procedure when I ask-

How would one go about learning to drive a car? Could someone-- if it isn't too much, that is, lessons would be... appreciated. Although I'm afraid I don't have any experience whatsoever.

[Pause. He makes a face.]

Well. I've driven a tank, but...

[But we don't talk about Tank Day. Reim taps his fingers thoughtfully before adding, brightly,]

I am also interested in obtaining some work.

[He gives the NV a little smile, the perfect, practiced smile of a professional who knows when to be extra nice.]

Of course, any assistance will-- BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP [--be interrupted by the very sudden sound of an alarm going off on his NV (accidentally set without his knowledge, oops), which makes him shout and drop the thing--it lands on his toes, he yelps again, and it turns itself off when it hits the floor.

Flawless first impressions.]

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Don't be ridiculous!

[ Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeal! It's feedback, because....! ]

[Rude.

What is that noise though. What's a "feedback"?]

It's not ridiculous. What is that sound?

D'you have any idea how fast cars go? It's not like a tank, you can't just roll over things.

Or...

[ Enjoy several long seconds of giggling. And feedback squealing. ]

...blow them up!

I'd rather not blow things up, thank you. I told you already, no more tanks.

[That's seriously annoying STOP--]

Would you fix that?

Such a complainer~!

[ The feed shuts off, as does the feedback noise. ]

Blowing things up is fun!

[ His voice continues, however, as he's in the same room you are, Reim. Sitting nonchalantly on a chair, just out of your immediate field of vision, slipping silently in while your attention was focussed on your NV. ]

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[...oh, wow.]

Are you okay?

[Casually switching to voice so no one will see his shame.]

I--yes, quite fine, thanks! Sorry about that.

You don't have to apologize.

Were you able to turn the alarm off? If not it might go off again...

I- stopped it, certainly.

[Pause. Some shuffling.] How can I tell, exactly?

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[ because it's not right if he can't see Reim's flustered face. ]

Late for an appointment, are you? [ or a paper organizing party? ]

[Ohhh no, he will keep switching to voice ~~he knows what button that is~~. Until he forgets.]

No, that was-- I don't know what that was about. I don't have any appointments...

[ spoilsport ]

It's an alarm. Apparently the people here have a hard time waking up first thing in the morning. [ it's actually rather amusing watching people struggle. Makes you wonder what they're doing at night, doesn't it? ]

[Make fun of Gil, jeez.]

That's... good to know. [There's the noise of shuffling as he fusses with the NV, then,] I don't know how to turn it off.

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...Did you say you've driven a tank?

[Look at that. You have finally impressed someone. Congrats, dude.]

[But--but no, that's the thing he doesn't want to impress people with--!]

Not very much...!

What was it like? I've only driven a car.

[Too bad, this kid is kind of starry eyed at you now. Whoops.]

[Tanks are awful, stop those starry eyes at once!]

Dangerous and destructive! They're terrible machines and I'll never set foot in one again!

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[Politely curious;]

Driven a wh—

[and then yelping at that noise WHAT IS THAT.]

[STRANGER ARE YOU OKAY]

I'm very sorry--

[No, listen, it's fine, he got it to stop. With some effort.]

...A tank.

[NO. IS THE TECHNOLOGY ATTACKING AGAIN please no...

He is clutching his chest over here when it stops.]

A-ah... I-it's all right. What happened...?

[We can get back to the matter of the tank in a second.]

Well-- An alarm is set. Apparently.

I was previously unaware this device could do such a thing...

[And the shame builds from there.]

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It really isn't necessary; the public transportation system here is thorough.

It would be a useful skill. I have little else to occupy my time, besides.

Really? Not even work?

I don't have a job...

[ANGUISH.]

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