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[stridercentric]

[If there's one thing Bro doesn't like, it's being tossed into an unexpected situation. SBURB had been filled with that sort of thing, but this place clearly isn't much better. Even after gathering some information about Hinoto-Ri, he continues to be filled with restlessness because he didn't get the answer he wanted most of all. No choice but to address the local network, then.]

sup kiddies. listen up. i got separated from my flock.

if you know what sburb is? drop me a line here. if youve been to skaia? drop me a line. if your name is dave strider? youre grounded. and drop me a line too i guess.

btw. i have a mad hankering for doritos. plz tell me they have doritos here. will not accept shitty poser brands. and maybe some orange soda.

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[hachitaro]

There are Doritos here but there are some weird flavors. Welcome to Japan enjoy your stay. Though there's some non-Japanese food around if you look. The burgers don't taste the same though.

Sometimes stuff from our homeworlds shows up here though so maybe the powers that be will send us a White Castle.

[stridercentric]

thats bullshit. who ever heard of wasabi doritos? or curry doritos? fuck that shit.

theyd better give us a white castle, burger king and mickey d combined if the burgers around here suck so bad. plus some five guys.

[hachitaro]

Man I haven't been to Five Guys since I was last in D.C. That was a while ago. The burgers aren't terrible I guess but it's not the same as greasy American food.

[Note to self: try to replicate some American food for his housemates. There is not enough grease in this kitchen.]

And I take it that you're American. There aren't a lot of us here. ... Okay technically I'm an immigrant but I've been in America long enough.

Did someone give you Hinoto-Ri 101 or do you still need some pointers? I've been here a while.

[stridercentric]

yeah but you get to pick what goes on your burger. i like to make it bacon heaven.

i aint just any american. im from texas. thats like the heart and soul of americas hot body.

ok heres another question. video game consoles. yes or no dice?

[hachitaro]

There is no good bacon here it sucks.

Gotcha. I'm not really from anywhere in particular. Moved around a lot.

Gaming consoles are a yes. Not the same as back home but good enough. There's also arcades. One of my housemates works at a pretty good one.

[stridercentric]

are you shitting me. bacon is the most basic snack you could ever produce. all you need is a pig and baking grease. how the fuck do you mess that up?

arcades huh. nice. very retro. just not my thing. i get fed up with kids asking me if they can have a turn too. hell. i got a lifetime ban at one place for telling a toddler to piss off.

[hachitaro]

There's not a huge amount of land to raise animals on. As far as we know there's nothing outside the borders of the city. Unless you wanna make bacon out of some of the hostile demons but I don't think that'd go over well.

Guess I'm just an old fart, I like them. Back in my day all we had were arcades and we liked them etc. etc.

[stridercentric]

maybe we should just start a couple of goddamn indoor petting zoos. raise our pigs there. who knows? maybe the petting will tenderize the meat. win win.

oh yeah? lemme guess. you had to walk twenty miles to get to m. through blizzards. uphill both ways.

[hachitaro]

Something to look into.

Yes exactly someone understands my pain.

But on a slightly more serious note my name is Taro and feel free to ask any questions whenever. This world isn't exactly all butterflies and rainbows all the time so we Visitors need to stock together. That's what they call us by the way. Visitors.

[stridercentric]

sounds like a misnomer if ive ever heard one. visitors are people who stop by because they feel like it. have a cup of tea. then be on their way.

a better term is temp prisoner. and no fucking way am i getting a job here.

call me bro btw.

[hachitaro]

Better than some other prison options. And you don't have to get a job but it's helpful for extra spending money. I live with three teenagers. Snack funds have to come from somewhere.

Sure thing, Bro.

[He's not even gonna question it. :|b]

[stridercentric]

guess ill see how much snack i can get for my monthly budget. if it aint enough ill find a way to get some extra dough.

i can start my own little business if i wanna right? dont need permits or some shit if i decide to sell homemade merchandise?

[hachitaro]

I don't think so. As long as you're not totally messing up the economy I think you're good.

[stridercentric]

sweet. problem solved.

[Though, he's not doing anything until he's absolutely sure he has to. He's a lazy person by nature and he likes to think he's earned his retirement at the spry age of 33.]