#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?

Comments

[nobasisinfact]

Light is one thing, offering alcohol to a city where a large group of the populous is on painkillers and severely in need of counseling is entirely another.

I read, cook, occasionally take in a movie. And on rare occasions socialize with those I don't particularly dislike.

Yourself?

[He's curious as to what someone so defensive of festivals would find 'enjoyable' in their free time.]

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On the counseling, we agree.

That sounds a lot like what I do for fun. Though I prefer to go out than cook for for myself, if only because I don't have to clean up after myself.

I also love to travel, meet new people, and try new things. I'd like to think I'm the type of person who will try anything once, so long as no one's getting hurt.

[nobasisinfact]

You sould a lot like someone I know.

[enveloped]

Who would that be?

[nobasisinfact]

A man by the name of Jeff Calhoun.

[enveloped]

Really?

We have been spending a lot of time together. Perhaps he's rubbing off on me.

[nobasisinfact]

I see.

[Now he knows who you are Cam. At least suspects, through deductive reasoning and Alex's big mouth.]

I'll have to send him my condolences.

[enveloped]

Excuse me?

[nobasisinfact]

You don't happen to have an unnatural obsession with soil, do you?

Jeff is quite interested in botany.

[enveloped]

That's interesting. He's never mentioned it.

[nobasisinfact]

It could be something you discuss the next time you meed.

[Date Can, he means go ask your not-yet-boyfriend about his weed addiction on your next date. Nothing could ever go wrong with that.]

[enveloped]

I'll take that under consideration.

Are you single?

[nobasisinfact]

No.

[enveloped]

I'm surprised you don't find relationships frivolous.

[nobasisinfact]

I see we've returned to snap judgements on my character.

[enveloped]

You don't seem to take issue with making snap judgements on everyone else.

[nobasisinfact]

I adjust my assessment as new evidence is presented.

It seems you haven't learned to do so.

[enveloped]

On the contrary.

I'm simply waiting for new evidence.

[nobasisinfact]

Doubtful.