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[ The video starts and within view, there’s Yuri and Otabek both sitting there. In the background, there’s the sound of cats playing on tile and wooden floors. It’s clear, looking at both of them, that they have something important that they want to say. Otabek glances towards Yuri, the smallest of smiles, but he’s clearly happy - very happy being where he is. Before he speaks, Yuri seems to glance up, sharing the tiny smile, reaching over to squeeze his boyfrie- his fiance’s hand. Otabek nods, then, towards the camera, he finally speaks. ]

So, Yuri and I have decided when we’re going to get married, and it’s on the anniversary of the day we met.

[ He looks towards Yuri again. ]

Because we’re fucking nerds. [ The interjection is soft, but fond, and punctuated with a roll of his eyes- but there was no mistaking the smile on Yuri’s face, either. ]

[ Otabek rolls his eyes. ] December 7. It will be 2 years since we met. [ A slight sigh from Otabek. His tone sounds like he means it, even though the words almost seem like he doesn’t.] And I guess...people are invited to the party.

Some of you more invited than others. You know who you are. [ He even goes so far as to make the ‘I’m watching you’ finger-to-eye-and-out motion. ]

[ Jeez, Yuri. ] Yeah. That. [ But It’s not Otabek disagrees. ] And we’re also. Moving. [ The way he says it implies he maybe didn’t discuss with Yuri that he was going to mention it. ]

[ Yuri’s former bad postured sprawl shifts; he perks up, blinking a little in surprise and throwing a suspicious glance at Otabek. We are? Since when?

[ He’s so proud of himself. ] Since recently. I found a few places I want to show you. Surprise.

Oh my god, you asshole- you can’t just surprise someone with moving! What the hell! [ He shoves Otabek, cheeks pinking even as he laughs, before shifting, burying his embarrassed face in the other’s shoulder, and repeating under his breath- just loud enough for the camera to catch-] What the hell. Ugh. That means I have to pack.

Yeah. It will be much better for cats. Which means we need recommendations on places to get new furniture. Better than what I have now. [ He moves a hand up to Yuri’s hair, placing a kiss on the top of his head. It’s unusually affectionate. ] We deserve a new place. [ And he worked hard to get here. So he thinks it’s so worth it. ]

Holy shit, I’m going to kick your ass for this later. [ It’s said, still muffled into the other’s shoulder, but Yuri manages, after a moment, to lift his head again. Trying not to look too happy, so forcing himself to frown. The effect leaves him looking somewhat constipated. ]

And - for more good news. I’m looking for musical talent for several clubs. Mostly, I’m looking for DJs. Or, if people are interested in learning to DJ, I’m glad to show you some tricks of the trade.

Because you need more on your plate to do. [ There’s an elbow nudging your ribs, Altin. ]

I like to work, Yura, and the end goal here is to have less on my plate.

[ By the critical look he’s getting, it was clear Yuri wasn’t entirely convinced by that. But he lets it go, for now. ]

I mean it. You can contact me here, or send me a message. I will need someone to DJ our wedding, too. [ He pauses. ] Because I can’t.

Yeah, he’ll be busy. [ Yuri snorts, giving a sly smile, before letting his posture slacken again, leaning more heavily on Otabek. ] Anything else, Beka? No more house sized fucking surprises?

[ Slight smirk. ] No. Not that I know of or I can think of. Got anything, Yura?

Nope. December 7th, 4pm at the Riverview Skating Center; be there or be square losers! [ Yuri grins, and then reaches out to switch off the camera. ]

[ Attached to the post is front and back of the invitation for said wedding. ]
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[The girl on the other end of the feed looks a bit troubled, but manages a smile nonetheless.]

Hello, everyone. My name is Haru Okumura - but I would rather be called Haru, if that is okay. I'm... a newcomer here, so I'm afraid I only know a little bit about what's going on. [She's still sorting through what she was told upon arriving.]

I'd like to get to know some of you, if that is possible. I'm a high school student, myself, in my final year. I enjoy tending to the garden I had on the rooftop of my school, and I also like reading in my spare time. [She pauses in thought, and then realizes she forgot something.] Oh! They also offered me a job related to gardening here, it seems. I haven't accepted it yet, but I plan on doing so once I get acquainted with the situation here.

I-I hope that we can become friends. [A beat.] And if someone knows of anyone that went to a school named Shujin Academy, please let me know. I'm... particularly looking for someone named Akira Kurusu.

[She offers a final wave before concluding her video.]
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[Cass is in the common living room on Floor 6 when she records this. She's wearing a purple hoodie that's a size or two too large for her, and she holds up her phone, thinking.]

So, um--hi. [A little wave at her phone's camera, and it's definitely kind of uncertain and awkward.] I'm Cassandra. Tim, Jason, and Damian's... sister, if you know them. Got here a few weeks ago. I was... wondering, if any of you knew anything about... neurology? Brain structure. Um, language centers, especially. Maybe... different ways to teach? I had a scan done--back home. About a month before I... got here. I'm not... wired right, I guess. Or just... different? It's...

[She cuts herself off with a frustrated sigh, closing her eyes for a second. The words aren't lining up right. Scrubbing a hand back through her hair before she continues, moving onto another point. Forget where she had been trying to go with that before, doesn't matter now.]

So. I need to, uh, learn to read. Normal ways don't work.

[She pauses, thinking, before changing gears.]

And, um, Steph and I are... joining the Guard. So if anyone wants to train, or spar... uh, let me know? I'm a good teacher. Learned from... all of the best.

[Yeah uh. She guesses that's it? Video over.]
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( The feed starts with a wobble, Clarice ignoring the swoop of fear and nausea that washes through her to tighten her grip on her phone. )

Hi.

( She smiles, and it looks easy even though it's not. She's made no effort to hide her mutation, unnaturally green eyes bright in the light of her apartment, pink mark over one of them. The only thing that isn't obvious are her ears, and the fact that she can rip holes in space. But she's trying to look approachable. She's sitting cross-legged on the floor, her back to the couch. Her free hand moves restlessly, seems to be petting something off camera as she gears up to speak. )

Um, my name's Clarice. I got here a couple of months ago, and I figured now would be a good time to say hey and maybe ask some questions. ( Blowing out a breath. She can do this. ) I've noticed that some of us - the displaced - are a little young, and it got me wondering if anyone had set up something to make sure they're being properly cared for? Not like a foster home, because we've all been given beds and sh --. Stuff. ( Motherfucker. ) But more for emotional support? One of those big brother-slash-big sister schemes. Making sure they're safe, or uh, that they're eating proper food instead of candy bars. Or even just to talk. Because it's hard enough for anyone ending up here, but I know I would have been freaked out as a kid.

( Another pause, and then --. )

Actually, I've been through the whole world turned upside down high school thing, so even if there's not and anyone wants to talk about it, or just have someone to rant to? My phone's always on me. And if I'm not good enough then there's always Zingo. ( She angles the camera now to take in the dog sitting at her side. ) Who is definitely a good judge of character and requires so many hugs. You'd be doing me a favour. My arm's getting sore.

( There, she's done, she's made it through the broadcast and can now panic a little off-screen. ) Okay, thanks!
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I don't know how many people celebrate this, but today is Pi Day. Pi is a mathematical constant, with the first three numbers being three, one and four. Most people just celebrate by baking or eating pies. I made one for my daughter's math class.

Pi itself is actually very fascinating, though. It was originally defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference, but now it's used in many formulas in math and physics. Its decimal presentation never settles into a permanent repeating pattern.

But, ah... I'm sure most people just care about the pie.