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[volunteerwhale]

Who: avantes new and old
Where: avante dorms
When: Day 435 evening

[At some point this evening (or nebulous "when you are here" time), the doors lock and an exceedingly colourful young man comes out of a new door, grumbling groggily as he stares at the phone in his hand like it's offended him.]

Of all the things they could call me...

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[heavyliesthecrown]

Is there a threat of war?

[volunteerwhale]

More than a threat. My home has been at war my whole life. The people I was living with before here are innocent, but they're being attacked relentlessly by the same enemy. If I can help by succeeding here, then that's what I'm going to do. I can't go caring too much about anything that could distract me.

[So he says, but he doesn't really like it. He's soft, and he's never been alone. There is absolutely no way he can keep a distance, but he's conflicted about it.]

You're my unit, so I'll be looking out for you and I won't ever betray you, but...

[heavyliesthecrown]

I do not really require looking after. I am the senpai, remember? I believe that all of us, here, are quite individualistic. But you will find that we are all there should someone need aid.

Regardless of your preconceived thoughts and notions, you will find welcome here. Naturally, I hope that the distress you have experienced in your home world can come to a peaceful resolution, too.

[volunteerwhale]

[He just got here and already he's being emotionally compromised...]

..Thanks.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Now.

[ To business. Well, at least moving things along. ]

You are already aware of our situation here? I do know some other auditions. While it is difficult to imagine desiring to come here willingly, I know... that the alternative before was no better. It would truly be a desperate situation that would drag someone here willingly. In fact, I would venture to say that there was no real choice, to begin with, considering the alternative.

And so, I have no animosity toward auditions. All of my senpai from home have been forced into the same position. And so I sympathize.

I believe most feel the same way as me, though it is possible there are some who harbor some amount of distrust.

[volunteerwhale]

I don't care if they don't trust me. It wouldn't be inappropriate, all things considered.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Perhaps you are right. Nonetheless, I prefer that your experience not be unpleasant due to misunderstandings. If you have any trouble, you should tell us.

[volunteerwhale]

I will, but you really don't need to worry about it. They couldn't say anything to me I haven't heard.