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[gekkajuu]

Hello, everyone! I hope you've all been doing well. It's strange to think how long we've been here already, isn't it? But I feel like that's a good thing, too. Like we're finally getting used to living here... That kind of feeling.

[Speaking for himself, anyway - but then, Atsushi has his reasons for being happy with his life for a change. In fact, that's why he's making this video.]

If we haven't met yet: my name is Nakajima Atsushi! Mr. Evras has hired me to collect flora and fauna samples for the Simwe Institute. [That sounds nicer than it probably is: Atsushi's just a gopher, and he only works on commission. No interesting samples means no money.

But Atsushi could care less about that! He has an actual job, that he got all by himself, and he's so, so proud. It's that, rather than a desire for assignments and hence money, that makes him put himself out there.]

I know the Institute has hired more people, so I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to everyone working there. If you need any samples, please don't hesitate to contact me! Whatever you need, I will do my absolute best to provide.

I look forward to working with you! [And he bows at the camera before turning it off.]

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[gekkajuu]

[A private connection! Atsushi feels very secret agent man.]

Really?! Do you have anything specific in mind already? Please let me know what I can do!

[axiomed]

We're mostly collecting people who are interested in helping out. If you know someone or trust someone who put others before themselves, then I would love to hear their input.

[gekkajuu]

[That's... actually a more difficult question than it seems. Atsushi does know people, and he'd trust them with himself, but with the fate of the planet? People can be unpredictable in a crisis. The only one he knows for sure to be an asset with things like that is Dazai.]

Most people, I've only met here, so it's difficult to tell if they can do this sort of thing... Moreover, it's hard to know if it's all right to burden them with the responsibility.

When it comes to making plans, however, I do know one person who never fails to find a way to get any difficult job done. [Almost never. Still close enough that it's eerie.] Should I ask him to contact you, or would you like to contact him yourself?

[axiomed]

It is difficult to gauge. It's easier when I'm meeting people in person.

[ He rubs his chin thoughtfully. ]

He's welcome to contact me.

[gekkajuu]

Then, I'll ask him to contact you.

[Which... may or may not go well. Dazai is a little... unusual.]

And again, please let me know if and when there's anything I can do. I don't know that I can do much but fight, but I've been training to get better at that, and... well, I can at least do that much.

[Atsushi: the personification of cannon fodder. At least he regenerates... sometimes.]

[axiomed]

[ Charles shakes his head loosely. ]

I will, but everything is rather tentative right now. When we have a proper plan, I'll let you know.

[gekkajuu]

Thank you. And good luck!