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[The video clicks on to reveal a rather elegant-looking young man - his suit's a little wrinkled and his hair's a little messy, but he looks almost posed as he looks intently at the camera.]

Well, that's one thing worked out, eh?

Hello, everyone. I'm a newcomer, I'm afraid, and while I believe I've worked out some of the basics, I could use help adjusting. Any information you could give me would be wonderful. [He gives a small, friendly grin.] Primarily concerning a way out. I'm rather important back home, you see. The call of duty and all that.

For now, if there's no quick way out, I'd also be happy to make myself useful. I'm a roboticist back home, and there seems to be at least one robot here, so if anyone needs anything... [Another nice, friendly grin.]

[Pause] Also, I think someone replaced the bit of food I had with... candy, so I'm admittedly a little worried about that situation. It's not an immediate concern, but.

Thank you for your time, truly.

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Didn't pay attention to the greeter, huh?

To be honest, I've had to find my own way a bit so far. The first person to meet me tried to mug me - after that, I focused on getting indoors quickly. I might have missed some things in my rush.

That blows. At least you made it inside.

Anyway, yeah. Everybody here's got superpowers. If you don't got one already, you'll get one soon.

Now, that's admittedly fascinating. [His grin is, for just a moment, a little too wide.]

I have a few little tricks, but they're all scientifically founded. I've never had the opportunity to encounter the supernatural. But I suppose if this place pulled me this far, it's not that surprising that there are other oddities as well.

[Dryly:] Yeah. It's kafkaesque.

[Forgive his mood. He's detoxing.]

If you really wanna see some supernatural shit, stay outside after dark. Except don't really, 'cause you'll get eaten.

Apologies if I came off as flippant. It's hard to break out of the scientific mindset.

[He frowns a little.]

Being eaten is something I'd rather avoid, yes. What exactly is out there at night?

[He's not actually bothered, so he shrugs.]

Monsters, mainly. But everything kind of rots out there, too. It all just goes bad.

Something I'll be sure to avoid, then. [Actually looking a tiny bit worried.]

Any other tips on survival?

Don't piss off the companies.

Not in my plans.

I got the vague sense from what I managed to catch that one of them is scientifically focused? If so, I might even be able to help them out. If they're open to new help, of course.

Yeah, SERO. They pretty much got a monopoly on technology and pharmaceutical shit. They're always looking to recruit Newcomers, but you gotta watch your step you don't end up a lab rat.

It ain't all bad, though. I'm at a SERO rehab facility right now. They're treating me good.

Hah. I'll happily give them all the data I have on my own schematics, they don't need to take me apart.

Ah, it's very good to hear you're getting better and being taken care of.

[He shrugs again. He's not going to elaborate when it comes to his addiction, and he certainly doesn't deserve a pat on the back.]

So... schematics, huh. You like a cyborg?

In one. [He smiles, his eyes flashing a bit brighter for just a moment.] Comes in handy, although it's not quite perfect yet.

Tech's never gonna be perfect, yo. There's always an upgrade.

Hah. A very good point.

I'm looking forward to what this place has to offer me in terms of new insight onto my own technological progress. I admit things have stagnated back home...

This world's only three years ahead of mine but I seen a lotta shit that makes me feel like it's 2050 or something. You'll probably like it.

What exactly is the year? Didn't realize that had changed too.

Ah, it's 2012. September 23, 2012.

Not too far off from my own time, then. Interesting. Things look different from what I know, but I admit my city's development has been strange.

People here come from all kinds of worlds. Alternate universes, yo: shit gets fucked up.

A succinct summary. [He chuckles, looking honestly amused.]

In any case, thank you endlessly for all the information. It's been a pleasure talking to you. I don't think I caught your name, though?

Jesse Pinkman.

Doctor Albert Wily. A pleasure.

Yeah. Nice meeting you, Doc.

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