( TEXT ) un: sephiroth

[aonibi]

Good afternoon,

If I may: what are some activities that those ages 14-18 enjoy engaging in here?
If you're in that age range, or have been in the past, what was a typical day like at home for you at that time?

Are you employed here? If so, what is it you do? Does it align with your skills and interests? Did you have any experience when you began it?

Thank you for any answers you can provide.

Comments

[conflictresolution]

Testing limitations has its value. One needs to know where the line in the sand is to avoid unfortunate circumstances.

You were raised in a laboratory then. No doubt a sterilized social environment. How old are you?

[aonibi]

I suppose you're right. [ his limits were tested in other ways, but he expects not everyone has an entire lab staff and all that entailed around oneself while growing up. ]

Sixteen. I've spent time outside the lab, of course, but it's been primarily in the field thus far.

[conflictresolution]

A lab reared child soldier?

[No red flags here.]

Unless 'in the field' means something different in your world?

[aonibi]

I don't believe I'd be considered a child by any usual definition.

Otherwise, you're correct.

[conflictresolution]

Of that, I have no doubt.

It seems you're now free of that leash and can do as you please. Do yourself a favour and make friends.

[aonibi]

[ he has no idea how. he messed it up last time. ]

That seems simpler in theory than in execution.

[conflictresolution]

It will be. I suggest a hobby first, preferably one that can be group or shared easily.

Otherwise, you may connect better with adults first.

[aonibi]

Thank you, I appreciate the advice. [ a collaborative hobby.. maybe he'll ask vincent about it. ]

I'm afraid that you might be right. At least, they're what I'm more accustomed to. [ everyone around him has always been ten or more years older than him, trying to get used to people his age is.. strange. ]

[conflictresolution]

Best to be comfortable first as you learn about this place and then push the boundaries of that comfort.

If you require an activity for structure, I could see you placed in a job.

[aonibi]

[ oh! ] If you think you could use me, I'd be interested in hearing about the position.

[conflictresolution]

Of course. There is no formal education system for teens, so hands on experience may be the best you can expect for structure.

How does vetting people at the door of a bar sound? You must be a physical sort given your training.

[Nothing illicit because sad dad told him no.]

[aonibi]

[ it seems like a position that wouldn't make much use of his abilities, but.. on the other hand, it's a start. ]

I would be glad to apply for the position, thank you.

[conflictresolution]

It's not difficult. You are checking people to make certain they are above the legal age limit and they are not smuggling in prohibited items into the bar.

[It also meant some socialization without having to actually have skills in it.]

[aonibi]

That's acceptable. I assume there will be on-the-job training.

[ like what are prohibited items in this case.. ]

[conflictresolution]

Of course. You also won't be on the door on your own either.

You should settle in first, of course. You can drop by the Last Drop any time and someone will show you around, but the first shift can be in a few days. Your choice.

[aonibi]

I would appreciate being gainfully employed, so I'll drop by tomorrow if that isn't too soon.

[ being too idle is a little too much like being in the labs. ]

[conflictresolution]

It is not. If you drop in between ten and noon, I will show you around.

It is safe to assume your name is Sephiroth? I'm Silco.

[aonibi]

Thank you, I'll be prompt.

Yes. It's a pleasure to meet you. It seems that you know Mr. Valentine?

[conflictresolution]

Of that, I have no doubt.

I do. He's been providing me firearm training, and I had sleeping arrangements made for him. You know him well?

[He commissioned him a coffin. It's fine.]

[aonibi]

[ .. sleeping arrangements? ]

No, we've only just met. He's from my world, though. You couldn't choose a better instructor, I'm certain.

[conflictresolution]

There is comfort in familiarity. He seems willing to look out for you as he's been in Aldrip a few months.

[aonibi]

I don't need looking after.
He's kind, though, and he's answered my questions.

[conflictresolution]

Don't mistake looking out for as looking after. He's never come across as anything but the shadowing type.

[aonibi]

Is that so? I suppose he does seem that way.

[conflictresolution]

You're in for a culture shock when people genuinely care for you and your well-being just because it is in their nature to do so.