[ voice / text ]

[dancing_pierrot]

Good morning, fellow newcomers! My name is Franziska von Karma, and along with my [ a very brief pause before the next word ] friend, Mr. Yosuke Hanamura, accompanying me here today, I have some announcements to bring regarding some upcoming events that should be of interest to everyone in the newcomer community.

[ here, the broadcast turns to a

Comments

[Audio]

[notasidedick]

I guess since I'm new, I should be interested, although I guess you can say that I'm interested even if I wasn't.

I suppose for the Newcomer Apartments Working Bee event, I'm curious as to how long the working hours will be if there are any times set specifically. I was going to ask about the marathon too, but that would be a silly question to ask since the route hasn't been finalized.

[He'll be at both, if not to seem like the hard working, helpful citizen. And it's good to see who else is here. He likes to socialize.]

[Audio]

[dancing_pierrot]

'Newcomer' is used here as a term to mean those not native to the Port -- and as you have access to this network, then I assure you that you fall squarely into that category. Nevertheless, no, we haven't mentioned times. I was planning to put those on the fliers, but the working bee will occur anytime during the daylight in which people are willing to provide their labor, as I'm unwilling to risk lives for a volunteer endeavor.

The marathon will start at noon at the earliest, as I would like to allow people enough time to participate properly without having to oversee things all day, and allow people with prior commitments to at least participate in part of the length when they're able to do so. Thus, they can gather pledges for running a certain incremental distance, not necessarily just the entire route.

Does that adequately answer your question?

[Audio]

[notasidedick]

I'm just a bit overenthusiastic to be able to help out in any way.

A marathon with a lot of leeway. I like that, although I'd probably enjoy finishing the entire route anyways.

I believe those answer all my questions pretty much. My only other question would be if we'll be updated about any after event gatherings for everyone to perhaps relax and unwind after the hardwork. Not that it's required to have or anything.

[Audio]

[dancing_pierrot]

Oh, so you are expressing interest in a karaoke session for afterwards? In any case, it's rather heartening to hear that there are enthusiastic people such as yourself present in this city.

Your name?

[voice]

[angelify]

If I volunteer, do I get to meet you Miss von Karma?

[voice]

[dancing_pierrot]

[She thinks she recognizes his voice -- perhaps they've spoken over the network before -- but considering what he's asking, they must not be well acquainted.]

I will indeed be present, but that's not the point.

[voice]

[angelify]

No, but it's a nice little perk!

[voice]

[dancing_pierrot]

[A pause, then a little drolly:]

In that case, I take it I sufficiently answered your question?

[voice]

[axemeaquestion]

Don't break the poor kid's bones, Franziska.

[voice]

[dancing_pierrot]

Oh? I'm not.

Will you be attending either event?

[voice]

[axemeaquestion]

Then why are you breaking his hand or his foot or whatever it is you just did?

I gotta check my schedule, but I'd love to come to both.

[voice]

[dancing_pierrot]

Break? Now you're just exaggerating -- I simply happened to exert mild pressure against the top of his foot.

And any time that you are free, we'll be glad to have you.

voice;

[by_your_leave]

I will be happy to help out however I can, Lady Franziska, though I cannot say I have had much experience with either activity.

[ Or any experience, really. And he's just... not gonna touch the latter part of the post, because unlike some others, he isn't completely suicidal. ]

voice;

[dancing_pierrot]

Well, thank you for your eagerness to assist. Don't worry about the lack of experience, they're both fairly straight-forward events.

voice;

[by_your_leave]

I believe the renovations for the apartments have been well overdue for some time. A few hours of my time is no great difficulty for me to spare.

voice;

[dancing_pierrot]

Then I shall see you there this weekend.

video;

[topslug]

It looks like everything's ready to go! I've got to say, I'm looking forward to this. [ And maybe the free food, which she'll have to do her best to try and avoid demolishing. ]

I'll probably pitch in with the working bee. If you need an extra pair of hands anywhere else, just let me know!

video;

[dancing_pierrot]

I think we should be all right for now. Will you be participating in the marathon as well?

video;

[topslug]

I could! Don't you need any help with signups and that sort of thing, though?

video;

[dancing_pierrot]

I was planning on sending forms directly to those who expressed interest, as well leaving some that could be picked up if necessary. Unless you mean on the day?