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[lockonstratos]

[ The camera comes on revealing a young man with unruly hair and an easy smile. He chuckles to himself, pleased the communications device is like the ones he's accustomed to... for the most part. Talking to a nameless, faceless group is a little different than he's used to. Before he says anything, something a little helpless and a little embarrassed flickers across his face. When he finally speaks, there's a faint lilt in his voice that easily identifies him as Irish (at least to those familiar with the accent). ]

I seem to have lost my partner on the way here. If anyone sees a little orange robot rolling around, about... [ He gestures with his hands to indicate roughly the size of a volleyball. ] this big, answers to 'Haro', could you let me know?

[ Oh, right. It's an open network, not like the secure one he used to communicate with other members of Celestial Being back home; he needs to identify himself. For a second he looks abashed, then smiles again. ]

The name's Lockon Stratos.

[ Why, yes, he is making finger guns before leaning in to turn off the feed. ]

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[alchemyfreak]

That sounds like the best plan.

[He pauses.]

I was supposed to check in with the Guard to start work, but I haven't yet. I might have been of more help if I had already.

[Committing to this new world right away just wasn't comfortable yet.]

[yokunaru]

That happens. Traveling through the portal takes a lot out of people--it's not an easy trip.

[Yuuri pauses, considering their options. He remembers what it had felt like when he'd first arrived, and worried he'd been even with Viktor there to ground him.]

Was there anything else you needed help with in the meantime?

[leadintheyoung]

It's no trouble at all! Líadan Ní Donnabháin, by the way. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[ That smile of hers tugs that much wider as she inclines her head in greeting, that much happier for that audible familiarity. Ah, but there's her curiosity again and she's never been terribly inclined to restrain it. ]

Those names are not of your own making?

[ikols]

A few months. I haven't been flying in anything yet ...

[ Wistful tone. ]

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[buildingcastles]

Your partner is a robotic basketball?

[That's how he's interpreting the description.]

text ; @altin

[bringbackgold]

Your robot is probably not here. It... might appear later, though.

[lockonstratos]

Yet

[ Yes, he flashing a smile and... is that a wink? ]

[lockonstratos]

I should do that, too. Apparently I'm going to be a trainer of some sort for them.

[ Lockon brightens a little, offering a friendly smile. ]

Why don't we go together?

[lockonstratos]

Likewise, Líadan.

[ It's been such a long time since he's even talked to someone else who sounds even remotely Irish, he's pretty happy about this meeting.

He blinks at her question, looking thoughtful briefly before answering. ]

They're not. Haro already had his name when we teamed up. And mine... [ How to keep the fact that it's a codename secret without lying? ] We don't get to pick our own names where I'm from. Is that different for you?

[lockonstratos]

[ Getting used to the place will take some time, but Lockon's pretty sure he can manage here, with or without Haro. At Yuuri's question he smiles sheepishly and rubs the back of his neck. ]

I don't suppose you can recommend a good place to eat?

[lockonstratos]

[ Somehow, he did't expect the joke to be made. Maybe he should have, but it caught him off-guard and the bark of laughter is genuine. ]

He doesn't bounce quite as well.

[lockonstratos]

Better late than never. Thanks!

[alchemyfreak]

[He smirks at that.]

Not a bad idea, we can look for Haro in the meantime. They have me set up in communal housing, my guess is that's pretty common for newcomers so you're probably there too. I'm on the sixth floor, but I can meet you out front or something if that's easier.

Unless you can think of a better place to meet, let me know a good time and we'll go check it out.

[bringbackgold]

Sure. Things come from the portal pretty randomly. Hopefully he shows up for you.

[lockonstratos]

Good to know. Thanks again.
Have you been here long?

Ignore the eyepatch

[lockonstratos]

I'm on the eighth floor. Listen, I've got somewhere to be in a few minutes. How about I come by your floor and see if you're free when I'm done? I'm not sure how long I'll be.

[ Silly Tieria and his dramatic text message. ]

no I refuse

[alchemyfreak]

Sure, no problem. I'll be around.

[ikols]

[ !!! ]

Is that an offer?

[bringbackgold]

A couple of months. Two. It's not bad.

Please ignore the eyepatch

[lockonstratos]

More like 'I'll see what I can do.'

[lockonstratos]

It doesn't seem like such a bad place.

[bringbackgold]

The people here are friendly and helpful. So if you need anything, ask.

[lockonstratos]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks again.

[bringbackgold]

Oh. I'm Otabek.

By the way.

[leadintheyoung]

Not at all! I sometimes wish it was, though, or that parents at least waited while before before sticking their young with names. I don't think mine is very fitting.

[ She scrunches her nose up just a bit as she offers that explanation, but that smile of hers is never a far away thing even in the wake of a realized silly question. ]

Were either of you named for anything or anyone in particular?