ellipsanet | video; un: reiner

[ The video opens on a young man in his late teens. Tall, blond hair, gold eyes, solid build—good looking, carrying himself with an air of confidence. ]

Wow, this technology is something else. Weird to think that I don't have to write a bunch of letters.

[ He smiles, easy and genuine, matching his voice. ]

I'm Reiner Braun. I'm looking for a few friends of mine, and it seems like this is the easiest way to get the word out.

One of them is a tall guy—taller than me—with dark hair and green eyes. He probably looks nervous, like he wants to be anywhere but here. The other is a shorter girl, blond hair and blue eyes, who looks like she could kick your ass. She can, too, so maybe don't test her patience.

[ He pauses for a second. ]

I guess I'm also looking for anyone else who recognizes me. Better to get any reunions out of the way now, right?

Anyway, if you see anyone matching those descriptions, I'd appreciate it if you let me know. Or if you just wanna chat. I'm pretty new here, and it'd be nice to meet some friendly faces.

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[ Hover cars and hard light? Reiner is unfamiliar with those things, of course, but he tries to visualize them anyway. A hovering car is easy enough. "Hard light" gives him some trouble. To him, it seems to go against the very concept of light.

He's distracted from asking more when Iggy mentions healing people with magic. His eyes widen a bit, genuinely impressed. ]

That's incredible. I had no idea these powers could do stuff like that. [ He gestures to himself. ] I'm Autumn. From what I've gathered, most of what I have to look forward to is mental. "Controlled insomnia" and stuff.

[It was still exciting, no matter where her worries and other thoughts went to- this magic stuff was really cool. To think she could heal people? Do anything more than what she'd always known? Hell of a concept.

Easy to keep that energy and smile there in her voice.]

Right? I can also make plants and stuff grow or bloom faster, and purify air and... liquids? If I'm remembering the stuff I read right. That's all just basic, can get better and stronger in it! [She could do a lot of stuff to help people here.] It's not bad- more so if you have to stay awake for some reason. There's earth manipulation with the more elemental stuff, yeah?

[ The more Iggy speaks of her Spring powers, the more impressed Reiner grows. Five years on that backwater island made him appreciate things like food and fresh water more than ever. Purifying air would even be helpful back in his hometown, where smog sometimes hangs above the houses. ]

That all sounds amazing, Iggy, [ he says, meaning it. As for his own powers: ] Yeah, Autumn has earth creation and manipulation. Those'll come in handy if I ever take up gardening.

[ He says it half-jokingly. He spent two years working on a farm, so he's not ignorant. But honestly, when will someone like him have time to garden?

He glances up as someone approaches them behind the counter, carrying a bowl and what might be mineral oil. Looks like their food is arriving. ]

Not a bad hobby to pick up if you've got the time! I hear stuff from home gardens can taste the best, especially for those who like to cook their own food. I imagine little herb gardens are neat, too. [If she actually ate food? Iggy felt she'd enjoy that herself.

... Maybe she could pick it up as a hobby for any friends made here? Little bundled gifts of whatever she could grow in a windowsill garden, or something like that. She'd look into it later.

Ah, food (and oil!) had arrived, hands and arms moving off the bar so her small bowl of mineral oil could be set in front of her easily. A Thank you! to their server, and her head tipped-

That bowl of ramen was nicely packed, and no skimping on the broth either.]

Looks like a petty good first meal. Eat up, and hopefully enjoy.

[ For a moment, Reiner simply gazes at his meal, appreciation plain on his face. It looks like it'll taste incredible. Moreover, the fact that this kind of food is so readily available impresses Reiner. He spent so many years eating rations—first the scant scraps given to Paradis' civilians, then larger portions provided to the military. Even after reuniting with other Warriors from his homeland, he's still eating rations; they're just from a different military.

So this meal? It looks… ]

This is amazing.

[ Quiet words, spoken from the heart.

Reiner has no idea how to use chopsticks, nor does he want to try when he really wants to eat. So he takes up the provided fork, spins it in the noodles, and brings them to his mouth.

Please excuse the blissful sound that escapes him. The food tastes good. ]

[The laugh was soft, warm, and just- a simple sort of joy could be heard there. Happy for him—]

I'm glad that I guessed right with something you might like.

[All the better to remember, and come back to. A reasonable price that it could be a place to come back to as often as he liked, and there was jut so much food for servings if he had a big appetite. Seemed like the best bet.

Iggy picked up her bowl, and for the first time her 'mouth' opened so she could take a 'sip' of the mineral oil within. Pleasant enough for a pleased sigh of a sound. Easy to make do with what she could 'consume' in a place like this that just wouldn't have any sort of knowledge to cater to Omnics.

Easy way to enjoy some meal with someone, too.]

[ Reiner makes a sound of affirmation, curious but careful not to stare as Iggy digs in herself. But truthfully, even that can't distract him from the food; it's so good. Reiner eats with gusto, savoring it as much as he can. Still eating rather quickly, although whether that's a consequence of his life's circumstances or just being a hungry teenager is hard to say.

In either case, he's quick to finish and happy to chat with Iggy again, seeming to settle in more now that he has something in his belly. Their conversation is warm and friendly, matching the atmosphere of the place.

And when second helpings arrive, Reiner takes a stab at learning how to use chopsticks. He'll need some more practice—but hopefully, he'll improve by the time he and Iggy meet for lunch again. ]

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