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[antipatheia]

[ Diego wasn't sure that he really liked the idea of being both powerless and told what to do, it wasn't really his style. What he did like was the fact that awful as the situation seemed there did seem to be quite a few perks that made it worth slogging through his training. No one could ever argue that he wasn't every bit as ambitious as he'd always been...

The video feed is something that he's not used to and it shows with the way that he keeps adjusting his device to get the perfect angle. Finally he settles on a spot, staring silently at the screen before clearing his throat. ]

I won't pretend to know how I ended up here, it seems that even if I did know it wouldn't do much good...

[ He trails off with a click of his tongue, head tilting slightly. Don't get off track, do what you came here to do. ]

...since we're meant to be working together, I thought it might be to my advantage if I got to know the rest of you. My name is Diego Brando, you may also address me as Dio; I was known by both back home and I don't particularly have a preference. Previously I was a jockey, I suppose here that doesn't matter all that much unless my skills are unique in some way but for the sake of transparency I thought it was worth mentioning.

[ A pause as he finally allowed a near smile to grace his lips, an attempt to seem friendlier than he was actually feeling. ]

I would be grateful if there are any suggestions for getting through training, I'm sure given enough time I'll be able to manage on my own but we're all in this together, aren't we?

[ Indulge him, fellow rockets, please. He cuts off the feed immediately after his final statement, now it was just a matter of waiting. Video, text, voice; they were all foreign to him so he won't complain about getting a little practice with any of them. ]

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[antipatheia]

[ He let out a huff of breath that almost resembled a soft chuckle, shifting as if he thought he might be able to get a better look at him from his end. If only videos worked that way, he'll adjust. ]

Always best to reiterate things rather than assume that we know how to do everything, even if the whole thing is terribly tedious.

[ He could have been paying attention in his training, truthfully not much of it was sinking in yet and he was just reveling in a second chance at life. ]

I wouldn't be opposed to meeting in person, I'm sure it would be far less troublesome than trying to work this video function. I'm afraid that this sort of equipment is new to me, I'm not adapting quite as quickly as I normally would...

[ Even Diego was aware that he was laying it on thick, but if it gave him some sort of an advantage it would be worth it in the long run. ]

[fingersandteeth]

Of course. People come to this world from all eras, so it's up to those of us with more experience with the 'gear to help people who're newer to these kinds of communicators. If you bring yours when we meet up, I can show you some little tips and tricks for yours.

We should do lunch before your training week is over--I can meet you in the mess.

[antipatheia]

Considering that it seems you're from a more modern era, I certainly would appreciate any sort of tips you have to share with me. Would it be too bold of me to ask if you're available to meet tomorrow or is there another day that would work better for you?

[ The sooner, the better as far as Diego was concerned. ]

Gonna assume this happens on the time stamp for the main post

[fingersandteeth]

Tomorrow should be more than fine, thank you.

[Shall we switch to an actual action post?]