1 Grain of Sand [Video]

[inner_sandman]

[After a few minutes of fumbling around with the device, it finally clicks on. A young man with vivid red hair curiously peers down into the screen.]

......

[He has yet to figure out the features of this electronic item, but it seems to be functioning.]

If anyone is listening to this transmission, please respond. [A brief pause.] Earnest

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[ video ]

[heartbetween]

Hey there.

[Have a hand raised in a wave at the screen.] Looks like Elena's sent you the information already, but welcome to Anatole. I'm Kaien Shiba.

[ video ]

[inner_sandman]

...Hello.

[Dutifully, Gaara returns the hand wave. He has learned from his Kazekage training that it is the polite thing to do, the most appropriate response. In spite of their circumstances.]

The situation itself is not particularly welcoming... Though I appreciate your hospitality. [A pause.] My name is Gaara.

[ video ] why do you eat my replies, LJ ;;

[heartbetween]

[He grins a little broader, putting his hand down.]

Mm, I understand that. There's not a lot of people that particularly want to be here. [Though there are a few!] But, for what it's worth, it really does get better. You get used to this place after a while.

And you meet some really great people.

Pleasure to meet you, Gaara. If you need any help settling in or anything, don't hesitate to contact me. I've been here almost a year now, myself, so I know my way around.

[ video ] DX LJ is such a bastard! *kicks it*

[inner_sandman]

I have no desire to become accustomed to this place... [Is that a hint of grumbling in his tone?] I will adapt, only if necessary.

Half a year...? [Priscilla, one year, and this man, Kaien, six months... Damn it. He couldn't stay here this long. What would the other Kages think, once they realized he was no longer in the Iron Country? And his siblings...

Gaara makes a mild pensive noise.]

According to the informational document, I need... to acquire shelter. [A pause.] And employment, I suppose...

[ audio ]

[stray_gunner]

'm listening.

...I guess someone's already sent you the information, huh.

[ audio ]

[inner_sandman]

Yes.

[ audio ]

[stray_gunner]

Not very talkative, huh.

[As if he's one to say that.]

[ audio ]

[inner_sandman]

...Is there something you wish to discuss?

[There is where Gaara's social inexperience comes to light.]

[Voice]

[i_love_squats]

There's a lot of people listening to the network. [Mmmhm.] You're, ah, new here, aren't you?

[Voice]

[inner_sandman]

[Wryly.] So I have been told.

[Sorry, stranger. Gaara is a bit bemused at the moment.]

Yes, I am. Unfortunately.

[Voice]

[i_love_squats]

[It's okay; Zack's heard that tone of voice a million times, heard it in everyone who comes here.]

Did someone give you the info of this place? And oh! My name's Zack. Zack Fair.

[Voice]

[inner_sandman]

Yes. I have been apprised of the situation. [Brief hesitation.] My name is Gaara.

[Remarking casually.] The outsiders here seem... very friendly.

[voice /backdated!]

[halcyonthird]

I can hear you.

Stay away from the mist. It's unpleasant.

[voice] <3!

[inner_sandman]

The mist is... responsible for the branding. Is that correct?

<333 /oh, backdating, my bff

[halcyonthird]

[...]

Branding? Explain.