[NETWORK] post 001, text

[littlegentleman]

Who: Junior
Username: agent_j
Warnings: none

Hello,

In the time you've been here so far, would you say that you've been able to form any particularly close bonds with anyone? Specifically those you didn't know before, assuming that anyone you know is also present.

Thank you,

J.

Comments

un: looselystrung

[henchgal]

I'd say so. My roommates and I are pretty close--I feel like I can rely on them, even though I hadn't met them before.

And there's a few people who've gone out of their way to help me.

Why are you asking?

[littlegentleman]

I'm not good at making friends.

[He's honest about it, at least.]

It's hard for me to keep up conversation.

[henchgal]

Friendship isn't only about conversation. Sometimes, it's about non-verbal communication too. Helping each other out, you know?

Like, for example, I have chronic pain issues, and have bad days when I just kind of collapse on the couch because I'm out of energy for the day. After seeing this, one of my roommates got me a big throw blanket to curl up with when those days happen.

The point is showing you care, at the end of the day. Even if you don't always have the words for it.

[littlegentleman]

Thank you for the advice. I'm not really sure I know where to get started, but I'll keep that in mind. There are a few people who have been kind to me, so if I could return the favor I would, given the chance.

It's only, I'm not certain the interactions I've had so far can count as friendships. I fear people feel obligated to help me.

I'm sorry to hear about your medical condition.

@ren

[forethinking]

I'm with the other responder.

I think we're friends.

(Right? No?)

[littlegentleman]

We are?

[Not that he's arguing or anything, but it's a surprise. Ren's so open and easy to get along with!]

I'm sorry...I think I have trouble telling the difference between friends and acquaintances.

[forethinking]

I think we are.

(Although, honestly, he's concerned for Junior. This is no environment to grow up in...)

[littlegentleman]

[It takes a moment for Junior to know how to respond. Just like when Anita easily proclaimed the two of them were friends, he isn't particularly sure why the title had been given or earned. He hadn't done anything notable, and he knows he isn't charming.]

Thank you. I'm not very good at showing how I feel, but it's a little easier for me to say in writing that I'm happy to hear it. I hope I don't do anything to disappoint you.

[aelwyn_aberration]

Aww, honey, at this point we're certainly friends. If you need anything, I'm just next door.

[She's not answering the question because the answer by and large is... what are close bonds lol, but she's also not going to allow Junior to think she isn't fond of him.]

[littlegentleman]

Really? You wouldn't mind if I dropped by? I wouldn't want to be an inconvenience.

[aelwyn_aberration]

Of course not. You're never an inconvenience. Promise.

[Top ten things you wish you said to your little sister. Number one will surprise you.]

[littlegentleman]

Thank you for saying that. I know I don’t act normal, so it means a lot to hear.

Text - un: a.jaeger

[bloodalwaystells]

I have to admit, I'm not particularly good at bonding with people but it's been...nice working with others I have things in common with. I like to think that I've made some friends here, and more importantly people that I'm comfortable having at my back in a professional sense.

Everyone here has been new to me, no one from my world is here that I'm aware of.

[littlegentleman]

I'm the same way: I haven't run into anyone from home. I think it's better that way, anyway.

[He'd hate for them to be taken away from their lives; they're all more important than he is, anyway.]

But everyone here has been quite nice to talk to, I agree. I'm just not sure how to know if I'm making an impact. I don't feel as if I've done anything useful. It's strange to work with others, but I do like it.

[bloodalwaystells]

There aren't a lot of people from my world that I would want to see here, either, so I understand that completely.

Sometimes, all that's needed to make an impact is to be there and reliable, in my experience. And it's pretty much a given that we'll all need some time to get properly accustomed to the differences here. It's not just a new occupation for many of us, but an entirely new *world* and that needs a chance to adapt.

So you are probably doing better than you realize. Have you decided what department you want to work in, or are you still thinking about it?

[littlegentleman]

[If that's what's most important, Junior supposes it won't be so difficult, after all. He'd consider himself to be generally reliable; he's always followed orders.]

No, I haven't. I was thinking perhaps something in the library, or perhaps in security, though I haven't made up my mind.

un: bright

[abrightboy]

Someone I know is here, but I have also made friends with some people I never met before. To be honest, it's been easier here than at home. I've always had a hard time making friends.

[littlegentleman]

I can relate to that. Although I still feel unsure, it has been somewhat easier to approach others, or allow them to approach me.

[abrightboy]

Are you living at ADI? Do you have roommates? That was my first touchpoint.

un: bifrost

[variantl1130]

Is it normal to call someone "close" in only a month's time?

[littlegentleman]

I'm not really sure, actually. I don't have the experience to say for myself. Perhaps it would simply depend on the person?

[variantl1130]

And on the person's lifespan, maybe... A month is basically a blip to me. I've lived over a thousand years and there are few that I would call close.

un: mkblackwood

[lowficharm]

There are some really nice people here. I'd like to think that some of us are friends. At least we're all in this together, right?

[littlegentleman]

You're right. Everyone has been awfully kind...I'm not really used to it. But I do think it is important we all help one another, even if we're strangers.

[lowficharm]

I'm sorry to hear that it hasn't been the case with other strangers you've met. I know people can be pretty cruel sometimes. The upside to our situation is that we're all really looking to help, so even if it's odd, there's good people :)

My name is Martin. Do you go by J?