[Week 20 | Day 5] Video

[pinktintedgamon]

[The Hitomi flickers on to reveal an older man, portly, with graying hair and a smiling face. His dark eyes are crinkled nearly shut, the deep laugh-lines around the corners making it clear that this is a well-worn expression on his face. He gives the device a bit of a shake, curious, then glances back over his shoulder, where a pink-haired man can

Comments

[Reaction] 1/2

[bytheireyes]

[ It's both encouraging to see something like this, at a time when it's probably needed, a visible reminder that not all of Kannagara is hostile, and something that does lead to thinking about all the possible consequences. But the people who have been open to other-worlders must be aware of the risks - maybe the fact that they haven't been deterred from it means they aren't in danger yet. ]

[Video]

[bytheireyes]

Thank you.

[Video]

[pinktintedgamon]

[Here have a pink-haired man smiling a bit depreciatingly at you as he shruggs.]

Sorry - he's with a customer at the moment, but I can convey your thanks, if you like.

[A slight pause before he adds simply.]

He means it though - all of the village elders do, I think. At least they've treated us fairly from the start.

[Reaction] 1/2

[bytheireyes]

[ Doug's expression grows surprised when the man comes into view and he gets a better look at him. He's seen him before, he thinks. And then, recalling one particular instance of where he's seen him, he starts to look a little embarrassed. ]