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[truthdecided]

[Today, Akechi presents a rather peculiar object to the Pearls: a smartphone, circa 2016. Certainly state of the art, by Bottlecap Bay standards, but more importantly is the music playing from its speakers.

Soothing, smooth jazz... How he's missed it.]

I'm not entirely sure how, but it seems I've been reunited with one of my belongings from home.

[He shuffles around the phone, brushing off some glitter.]

It took some doing to operate it in my current state, and I'm not certain how I'll keep it charged. If any electric types wish to volunteer their services, I would greatly appreciate it.

In turn, it may be possible to use my phone to better record data and take photographs on missions. I will have to be careful with it, of course. It may have a shockproof case and screen protector, but it is hardly invincible.

Still... If anyone else received technology, perhaps we can pool resources. This has a great deal of potential.

Comments

[truthdecided]

Oh, lovely. So not only did they disrupt the ecosystem, but they likely did irreparable damage.

[And yet, it's hardly surprising. Hardly the first time humans have done such a thing, in his experience.]

[edgewater]

Could've been worse.

[ she tilts her head to the side a little. ] I dunno much about that stuff, if I'm honest. Shoulda maybe learned, but I'm good at the heavy machinery.

[truthdecided]

Well, I imagine it was less relevant to your field than it would be in farming, agriculture, or the sciences.

[edgewater]

Well, the soil's fine! When I left they'd started growing crop. The company had lied about the soil not being capable to sustain it. I wonder how that's doing...

[truthdecided]

I suppose you'll find out eventually, assuming we find our way back to our original worlds.