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[eternal_protector]

[The video switches on, most of the screen blocked by the concerned, pale face of Jarael, the rest revealing the crashed ship behind her.]

Perero? Can you hear me, where are you?

[She sighs.]

Look, I don't know if this is an open frequency, but if it is, is anyone out there? Or has anyone seen a man you might know of as 'Camper'?

[She glances off into the distance, though still speaking to any recipients of the message.]

I'm not sure where to look, I can see a town and a shielded city. Any directions would be... appreciated.

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[eternal_protector]

If you say so.

For the record I hope you make it back, there seems to be more opposition than support in this place. It would be a shame to lose one of you.

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[eternal_protector]

That doesn't sound too difficult then. I will look for it when I get there.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

I hope ya find your friend.

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[eternal_protector]

[She nods slightly.]

Thank you.

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[eternal_protector]

[She glares at the very idea.]

So they target us just because they can, then? Fear... That's despicable.

[She blinks. She's not used to meeting people with manners, not where she's from.]

Jarael.

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[gtfostalker]

I do not know what drives them, really. They are secretive, from what I have heard.

[It helps to have a few manners, even in the Zone. Besides, names are most of what a stalker has.]

It is a pleasure, Jarael.

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[eternal_protector]

[She nods.]

Yes, I agree that it makes sense for there to be a database. If there is any way I can help with the process of restoring it...? Although I'm not very technically skilled.

[It would beat sitting around doing nothing, at any rate. At the very least, she could always help move rubble?]

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[eternal_protector]

Perhaps they are hiding something then?

[It could have been any number of different things. She inclines her head slightly.]

You too, I suppose.

[She's still a little taken back by the politeness.]

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[gtfostalker]

Perhaps. Though I find that most people are hiding something. It does not narrow things down so much.

[There's a million things it could be, probably.]

Ah. You are not used to... friendly people?

[The 'polite' bit kind of escapes him.]

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[tiptoeing]

If there is a way for you to help, I'll certainly let you know. We need to get life support routed there before anyone else can help clear out the area. Unless you don't need to breathe at all, heading down there right now would be a bad idea. But that problem should be solved within the next week or so.

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[eternal_protector]

[She looks uncomfortable for a second.]

That's probably true.

[Shaking her head.]

Not where I've been living - the undercity of Taris is not known for it's welcoming attitude towards newcomers.

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[eternal_protector]

[She appears understanding, but sadly shakes her head. Tone ever-so-slightly sarcastic.]

I do need to breathe, yes.

But once that is done... I'd be more than happy to help out however you need it. My name is Jarael, if you need to ask for me.

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[gtfostalker]

I am not familiar with Taris, but where I live, in the Zone... there is enough danger without stalkers being cruel to each other.

We are all in the same place so we might as well help each other as much as we can, yes? Makes it easier for everyone to live.

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[eternal_protector]

I am not familiar with the Zone, either. Which sector is it in?

And I would agree with that... helping eachother if we can, since everyone has apparently been brought here against their will.

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[gtfostalker]

Sector? [Well, there were other people from other planets here, so...] It is on the planet Earth.

We have. And with enemies so close, it is better to help one another when we can.

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[tiptoeing]

[Bruce just chuckles a little at the sarcasm.] I'll definitely keep you in the loop. And it's a pleasure to meet you, Jarael. I'm Dr. Bruce Banner.

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[eternal_protector]

[She shakes her head.]

I'm not familiar with that planet either.

[It wasn't beyond the realm of possibility that it existed amongst the thousands of planets out there though.]

Again, I agree with you. I suppose if you ever find yourself in need of help, I'd be willing to lend a hand.

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[eternal_protector]

[She nods.]

Likewise. I hope we meet in person sometime soon.