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[jokesonthem]

[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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[jokesonthem]

[Some slight rustling as he holds it up to scrutinize it.]

Oh- I see it. What an inconvenient device.

[Give him a moment to poke it until it goes away... okay.] Ah- thank you for your help...

[reassures]

You don't have to thank me-- if you've already turned it off, you're doing really well.

[jokesonthem]

No, no, you've been very helpful. It probably would have gone off again without any assistance...

[reassures]

I'm glad I could help-- and I'm sure you can figure out how to turn it on yourself if you ever need it this way.

[jokesonthem]

Ideally, I suppose.

[Beat. Oh right-] Er- My name is Reim, by the way. ... Hello.

[reassures]

Hello! My name is Nill.

How do you spell your name, though?

[jokesonthem]

Spell...? R-- [Or, he could learn how to use the text button. He switches.]

R E I M

[--And then back to voice!] It's nice to meet you.

[reassures]

Thank you. It's nice to meet you too, Reim.

[jokesonthem]

Mm.

You seem very knowledgeable about this kind of thing.

[Leagues beyond "poke it until it stops," see.]

This is a bit embarrassing, but- are there--simpler devices with which to learn?

[reassures]

There are, but you'd need to buy one. I've never had to buy another myself, so I'm not sure, but they could be expensive...