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We do tend to end up busy, it's true. That's why we ask for payment, especially if it's healing needed outside of regular games. If we're on break, we have to spend the time finding and fixing people up when called, after all.

That sounds only fair. It's a service you're providing. Doctors get paid for their work.

Basically. It's a flat healing rate of 300 points, though if you end up needing body parts replaced, you'll have to buy the parts yourself. But I'm sure your unit will be there for you if things get that dire too quickly.

Ah. [ Bothered by the discussion of buying new body parts? Nah. When in Tinue and all that. ]

I don't have much idea how difficult it is to earn 300 points, so I may as well ask whether any of you will accept payment in trade, in part or entirely. I figure I must have some talent that could be useful.

Your unit will probably spot you if it comes down to it, but points can take a while to earn when you're just starting out. I recommend figuring out how Lives work and how to incorporate your own into others' if you want to earn enough for abilities.

[ What a very polite way of saying no! ]

I suppose I'll have to stay out of the wrong sort of trouble until I can afford to get hurt, then. Fortunately, it seems like that still leaves a great deal to occupy myself.

[ The *right* sort of trouble remains on the table! ]

We've got a lot of amenities nowadays, that's for sure. Which sounds more exciting to you: a huge library with all kinds of knowledge at your fingertips, or a facility with all kinds of tools you can use to stay active and burn some energy?

Hmm. Of course I can't be sure without trying them both, but I think I'd tend toward the latter unless there was an especially good reason for the former, or especially good company.

By your phrasing, I assume you didn't always have so many options?

Nope. The more points we raise as a collective, the more upgrades we get. A lot of what you'll be able to see out there is the result of that.

It seems as though we newer residents owe those of you who have been here for a while quite a debt.

What's the best addition, in your opinion? I'm compiling a mental list, since most everything here with the exception of the flora feels unfamiliar.

Eh, it's technically a group effort anyway. Just throw lots of Lives yourself so we can rack up collective points.

As for places I enjoy... You can't really go wrong with the arcade!

I can handle a few performances for the greater good.

However, I'm going to ask for a bit of explanation about an arcade. [ He says the word perfectly, but it's clear that this is the first time he's heard it. ]

If you don't know what it is just from the word, it's definitely going to need seeing to be believed. But the short version is, "a place where you can play all kinds of automated games."

Gotcha. [ What he's imagining is a far cry from reality, so he will indeed be le shocked ]

I'll make sure to visit and gawk appropriately. I don't seem to have even heard the word "phone" before arriving here, so I'm sure a great many things will be surprising.

[ fantasy settings be like that; the tech is baffling, the magic abilities and game effects will definitely not be ]

There's people from all kinds of times and places, so you wouldn't be the first to need a little extra help. Most people are pretty friendly outside of games, so don't worry too much about asking questions when you're starting out.

[ He didn't exactly say he needs help, but never a bad thing to know ]

All kinds, huh? I imagine it's more or less based on who will be the most entertainment for the masses. [ His tone manages to be both sincere and sarcastic ]

Is that why you make a point to visit the newcomers, to help with our questions? Or perhaps you're a naturally curious person. I suppose a third possibility is you overbought on snacks.

It could be option four - currying favor with other units so you'll look kindly on us during dangerous games.

But it's actually option five! There was a guy on this unit who was formerly a member of sensitIV. He graduated recently, but ditching the rest of you guys just because of that leaves a bad taste in my mouth, so I decided I'll keep dropping by!

My, how conspiratorial Option Four is. [ Such things never cross his mind, never! ] Especially for someone new and naive who would likely agree to anything in exchange for some good snacks.

Option Five is very neighborly of you, however, so thank you.

You're welcome! There's a lot of places with free food out there, so see what you like and maybe I'll even take requests next time.

In a place that's so apparently different than what I'm accustomed to, that's bound to take some time.

That's fine. It's good to enjoy things while you can, too.

Even the things I end up not enjoying, at least it will be interesting! As far as "learning experiences" I've heard about around here, it seems one of the less risky ones.

That's very true. Thankfully, they have all kinds of harmless stuff we can keep busy with whenever we have downtime.

I'm sure I'll get to it all eventually. Just a question of how much downtime there might be to use for such things.

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