#1 video; @waltz

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[The video starts with a tall, bearded man wearing a tailored suit sitting on the edge of a very executive looking desk in an equally executive looking office.

He smiles before speaking in a low, steady voice, his arms by his sides. Purposely left uncrossed. No fidgeting. He's comfortable in front of a camera, but not without practice.]

To be forcibly removed from our homes, support networks, and everything we’ve ever known is no small matter. For some, the experience can be traumatic. You may struggle with day to day life, or find yourself feeling unsafe in your new home. Holding down a job or making connections with other people can feel difficult, or even impossible, when you're uncertain of your environment and place within it. Everyone copes differently.

Very few of us asked to be here, and it's necessary the city is prepared to deal with the very real problems experienced by its displaced citizens, and accommodate their needs as efficiently and empathetically as possible in order to create and maintain a happy, healthy society. My name is Cameron Waltz, I'm a negotiator and cultural mediator from Earth, and I've been appointed the role of public representative to present our needs to the city council, and ensure our voices are being heard.

I'm looking for feedback on how your life has changed for the better or the worse since your arrival. I'll start with a few questions, none of which you have to answer, but would be very helpful in solidifying the case I'm building.

Please answer as honestly as you're comfortable. Anonymous commentary is allowed on this post, and you're welcome to be as vague or as specific as you'd like, without fear of discrimination.

I greatly appreciate any and all responses. With your help, we can find the holes in the existing social services system and work together to close them.

Thank you for your time.

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-Have you felt adequately supported by the city, and its representatives?

-Do you struggle mentally or emotionally with your expatriation on a day to day basis?

-Are there aspects of life in Riverview you find more difficult than others?

-If you’re a minor, or know a minor, have you found the social services offered adequate?

-Are you satisfied or dissatisfied in the career provided for you? Do you find yourself changing jobs often?

-Do you struggle to make ends meet?

-If there's any one thing the city could do to improve your life, what would it be?

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[alfa]

not sure my answers will help much, but here goes nothing. glad to elaborate on some points if you think it'll help?


-Have you felt adequately supported by the city, and its representatives?
not particularly but I haven't needed a lot of support.

-Do you struggle mentally or emotionally with your expatriation on a day to day basis?
no. I'm used to moving around

-Are there aspects of life in Riverview you find more difficult than others?
not really. the city could stand to be bigger. not a lot of breathing room.

-If you’re a minor, or know a minor, have you found the social services offered adequate?
n/a

-Are you satisfied or dissatisfied in the career provided for you? Do you find yourself changing jobs often?
I looked for a job on my own, so I'm good

-Do you struggle to make ends meet?
no

-If there's any one thing the city could do to improve your life, what would it be?
get me a damn trailer and a way to get it beyond the walls

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Any response is a good response.

What's stopping you from purchasing/building your own trailer and leaving?

[alfa]

in a shocking turn of events, things cost money. haven't managed to save up a lot yet.

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You said you didn't struggle to make ends meet, so I assumed there was another reason you were forced to remain inside the walls.

Once you can afford a trailer, is it an option?

I wasn't sure if people are allowed to live outside the city, given how dangerous they say it is.

[alfa]

not struggling isn't the same as being able to actually save up money, and I haven't been here that long.

honestly, I haven't asked. But I was working under the assumption that we're not forcibly kept within the walls. if so then this whole shindig's starting to look a lot closer to a prison.

either way, I've been spending some nights outside the walls, haven't gotten into any kind of trouble so far.

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Me either. Moving out of communal housing was almost more than I could afford.

I'm glad you can escape when you need to. I know sometimes I get sick of city-life. It's important to reconnect with nature and remember that one can live simply if they so desire. Something many people forget. Myself included.

I love the great outdoors, but I'm a sucker for hot showers. Reasons I'll always end up living in an apartment over a tent.

[alfa]

but you did move out. lucky you.

really? wouldn't have pegged you for a 'roughing it' type of guy. definitely can picture you as a fan of hot showers, though.

can't blame you there, by the way. right now I don't mind so much because the weather's hot but I'm sure I'll feel differently when winter comes around.

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Excuse me. I am very good at roughing it. Living in the desert for several years only increases a man's appreciation for a decent shower.

That's what hot chocolate is for.

[alfa]

oooh excuse me, mr. Roughing It. [ He even capitalized that, wow. ] I probably would have to see it to believe it, but sure.

true. personally I prefer a hot fire and a thick blanket, but I wouldn't say no to that either.

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Why? You don't think I look the type?

A hot fire, a thick blanket, AND hot chocolate. That's the winning combination.

[alfa]

have you looked at yourself right now?

[ Fancy suit, combed hair, etc etc. Just saying! ]

please stop. that almost makes me wish for winter.

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I first adopted a beard out of convenience. Facial hair is warm in the arctic, and protects your face in the desert.

Then it grew on me.

[Yes, that was a dad joke. He is a dad.]