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[At first, there's just audio as Aerith is figuring out how this little trinket works. A phone would be easier, wouldn't it? As video comes on, she lifts a hand and wiggles her fingers in greeting.]

Hellllooooo!

[If it seems like she's too cheery, that very likely might be the case. Despite the situation and bizarre circumstances, she's chosen to approach all of this with a great deal of optimism. Smile, and the world smiles with you, goes the saying.]

I understand a lot of us are kind of going through the same thing and it's probably very easy to focus on what we don't know, but I thought it might be kind of nice to have the reminder that we have a common goal. So whether you arrived here with friends or without them, you're not alone! You have the rest of us, too.

[Gesturing to herself, she continues.]

My name's Aerith and I didn't arrive with very much, but if there's something I can help you out with, make sure you let me know and I'll do my best! Also, if you're having trouble finding a place to stay, I'm sharing a room here with my bodyguard, but I'm sure he won't mind too much if we make a little more room for you.

[You're welcome, Cloud.]

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... why? you don't know us. that's just irresponsible.

I don't think it's such a big deal. If someone is having trouble finding a place to sleep or be safe, why shouldn't they have such a thing offered to them?

you don't know these people.

i would be super mad if i were your bodyguard.

I don't, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't help when I can. If people only ever helped when they knew someone, that'd be terrible. We live in a world together. We should be supporting one another when it's needed. We can make assumptions all we want, but how can we know for sure unless we take the time to get to know others?

[That is, she absolutely, one hundred percent, believes that she's doing the right thing here. And Aerith is nothing, if not incredibly stubborn and set in her ways.]

at least run a security check or is your bouncer that good

and don't let takemitchy fill my damn room with strangers since hes offering here too

Cloud could probably handle it if something went really wrong...

[When he makes note of the name, the only person she can think of is the other guy who thought she was putting herself at risk by inviting others to stay with her.]

Oh. I didn't realise that he was sharing a room with you! He thought it was strange that I was inviting guys here? Even though I really meant anyone who needed it. Not just boys, of course.

probably doesnt really bring me confidence on those skills you know?

hes worried about men hitting on you. that's why.

While that would be very flattering, I'm pretty sure that there are bigger things at play than hitting on me. People have only just arrived. I don't think flirting is at the top of anyone's list.

[Probably. Maybe.]

u dont know that.

either way, hes worried

You're right, I don't, but I'm choosing to be optimistic.

[Especially since very few people here seem to be. That isn't a flaw. Just the way some people are.]

I promised him I would be extra careful, so hopefully he won't be trying to give up your guys' room just for me.

good luck i guess

can he come help you instead? keep an eye

(only for his own peace. takemichi is very... stubborn. he can station takemichi on that until he's ok with the idea.)

[She's a little surprised by the offer, but not too much. If he needs it for peace of mind, that makes a lot of sense.]

I don't mind if he does. I don't know that he'll have anything to guard me from. No one's taken my offer yet, so maybe Cloud scared them off. Or the idea of Cloud, anyway.

ur bodyguard scary or something?

I don't think he's scary at all, but that doesn't mean others will feel the same way. He can be a little off-putting to others, I think.

[They just don't know him the way she does.]

my best friend is like too. sounds like a good guy.

He's a real good guy. If you need someone with a little muscle to help you with something, he's good at that, too.

i'm strong as hell, i'm good. is he ok with you offering him up for stuff like that?

I mean, if we asked him, he'd probably say he is not! But I'm pretty convincing. If I asked him, he'd probably help out.

[Very begrudgingly.]

define convincing.

Affectionate harassment?

and if that dont work?

If I need to, I can come up with something else, but I don't think that'll be necessary. I'm pretty good at achieving whatever I set my mind to.

wish you the best, dont die, talk to takemitchy if you need anything, he'll help you.

I'll do all of those things. Thanks for the help!

[More like, thanks for lending your friend's help.]

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