[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.

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[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?

[littlegentleman]

My name's Junior. I don't really go by anything, except by my former coworkers. I'm used to people being quite strict and serious, so it's a nice change of pace that those here have generally been more friendly.

[Thinking about it now, he realizes that maybe it was a little odd of him to sign off under his agent codename, but force of habit tends to supersede all else.]

It's good to meet you, Martin.

[lowficharm]

It's good to meet you too. You can go by whatever you're comfortable with, it doesn't matter if it's more formal or not. I think we all should be here to support each other, especially since the situation can be really scary. So the best we can do is make sure we're all okay.

[littlegentleman]

I worry that there's not enough that I can do for others, myself. I want to believe that for how much I've been treated with consideration, I can return the effort.

[Low self-esteem? Bad opinion of himself? There's definitely some level of inferiority complex happening here.]

It's been suggested to me that I could start by offering tea. Would you care for some?

[lowficharm]

[Oh, that's the biggest mood ever made, up to and including the tea. He suddenly has a terrifying thought that he's speaking to a younger version of himself and has to remember that's absolutely not possible.

Hopefully. Maybe. Yeesh.]

You don't need to be useful to repay any kindness given to you. Just being you is enough. I know it doesn't seem like it sometimes, but it's true.

I do always love a cup of tea, though. Maybe I should bring you some? :)