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( a message broadcasts itself to the network: )

hi there
i'm still getting used to how all of this works. i know it's late, but... i figured in unfamiliar surroundings, no matter how long you've been here, there might be a few others finding it a little hard to get some sleep, too.

( a pause that doesn't translate to the network, shuffling a bit where she sits cross-legged atop her bed, taking a moment to cast her gaze out to the glittering cityscape. the room itself feels like another world, recently assigned: EVERLIGHT. 022. )

if that's you and you need an ear, or just don't feel like being alone, i'm happy to talk for awhile. i'd love to hear about your home, or maybe your favorite part of it, no matter how small. favorite late night snacks, what sort of drink you'd order if you could choose from anything, or even make up your own... or not talk!

we can hologram, too. and honestly, my door's always open. i probably won't be turning in for awhile. i still have so many questions about this place, why us... but those can wait for another day.

oh, i've also been thinking about maybe setting up some sort of calisthenics class, maybe on certain days in the morning. i used to run one back home. it was awhile ago, but, if anyone might be interested, i know it at least helps me to have something to keep me moving.

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that's okay. i'm not always in the mood to talk, either.
sometimes just having someone around can be comforting. or even just knowing someone else is awake too.

what sort of music do you like?

i like anything that makes me feel like dancing. i know. it sounds crazy to listen to loud beats when you're trying to snooze but it works for me.
it shuts up those loud thoughts.

[ more importantly- ]

... are you feeling sad about being here?

i don't think it sounds crazy. if you're not able to sleep, sometimes it's better not to fight it. i don't really like to just lie around either if i can't

it actually sounds pretty healthy to me. just like some people workout, you're not really running from it so much as... i dunno, making it all not so noisy.

( a pause, then, at the question that follows. was she feeling sad? )

i don't know if sad is the right word
i think i'm just still trying to understand

woah. i'm glad you get it.
i had people tell me that was crazy.

[ well, they probably called him that based on his music choice more than anything else, but whatever. he got his validation! ]

trying to understand why we're forced to fight a war that's not our own? or, something else?

well i definitely don't think so. you should do whatever feels good for you, no matter what anyone says.

( everlight camp counselor tifa lockhart, everyone. fondly, the topic tugs at a few memories back at seventh heaven, music bumbling through the juke box. )

i guess that's part of it, yeah
i'm also worried about my friends back home. i know they said this is just a "version" of ourselves here, but it's hard to really know for sure.

are you sad being here?

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he wants to make pochita feel involved sdhfsd;

tifa would hug pochita like he dreams of ok.

they will both get emotional AND IT WILL BE TIFA'S PROBLEM ;;

look she can handle it??? she's good at that stuff, i dare u