THE NETWORK

[The feed flicks on to show a young woman with dark hair and blue eyes. The image jostles a bit as if she's checking it over to be sure that it's on. Clearly, she's someone that has learned to use the device but isn't naturally familiar with them. Finally, she gets it going and gives the feed a casual wave.]

So quick question for you all. That is what this thing is used for, right? Broad and yet somehow specific questions that we ask each other for the purpose of figuring more out about this place and each other? Perfect, because that's just what I've got for you now!

Has anyone met people they know from back home and they know you, but not exactly you as you are. Like me for example, instead of knowing me as a beautiful woman with stunning eyes and great hair, they might know me as a burly man with a fantastic beard.

Thankfully, he seems to share my unique wit and intelligence, otherwise that would just be awkward if they had to return home to a me that was second rate.

[She makes a gesture like wiping her brow in relief. But it's needlessly theatrical and over the top that it's clear she's just doing it for the show.]

And while I've asked them the important things like "is he a mage", "what does he order at the bar", "how attractive would you rate him from 1-10" since it would also be embarrassing if the other you was ugly. Especially since I hate dealing with ugly people.

What else is there to ask? Taste in home decor? What he named his dog? Can he do a backflip? I'll take both suggestions and commiseration and maybe some confusion if neither of those work for you.