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[The feed is initially dark and grainy, showing not a whole lot of anything, though there is sound. Specifically, the sound of someone taking a few steps, tripping, and falling over with a surprised sound that's not quite dignified.]

Ow...

[As the unfortunate new comer starts to right himself, his hand jostles against the device and closes around it automatically. The camera angle changes as the device is turned over, inspected, and then a very surprised and confused face appears on the feed.

Kaneki is pretty average looking, except for the eye patch. Right now, he's a bit scuffed, dusty, and what little can be seen in the faint light from the screen shows he's in the caves. He fumbles the device for a moment before he manages to hold it steady.]

Er... I think I'm in a hole...somehow. I don't know if there's anyone around or if I have reception at all but if there is someone...

[He offers a smile that's equal parts embarrassed, apologetic, and nervous, rubbing the back of his head with his free hand. Actually, maybe he's more nervous than the other two.]

I could use a hand, if there is.

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That can't be an easy thing to do.

It's not...but the training was intensive. We have to protect humanity.

Aha, sorry for that kind of subject. I beat you guys don't have to worry about titans or things like that.

Not titans, no.

[Kaneki offered a smile that was a bit nervous around the edges. He didn't have much of a poker face.]

I'm sure every world has its challenges. Yours though.... It's pretty bad, but it sounds like everyone is doing their best to survive and fix the situation. That has to be a good thing.

That's good, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[The nervousness makes him rest a hand on Kaneki's shoulder as he offers a kind smile.]

Of course. We do...it's hard but it's worth it to live. I wish I could see your world.

[Kaneki doesn't flinch from that gesture; his smile becomes a little stronger in fact.]

I don't know if you'd like it much. It can be really loud and confusing. But it's not so bad, in most ways.

[He wonders if he could float a test balloon here--just mention the existence of ghouls and see how Marco responds. He wouldn't have to reveal that he was one.]

[Marco was a good guy and he found that sometimes a touch could do wonders for some people. Now was a good example when he saw Kaneki smile.]

Aha, still it sounds awesome. ...oh? In what ways is it bad?

[There is a spike of curiosity in his eyes as he waits for an answer.]

[Kaneki decides to take a chance. Marco seems like a kind-hearted person, so he might be understanding.]

There's a species called ghouls. They look and act like humans, but they can only survive by eating humans.

[He watches Marco, trying to keep his expression neutral and hid any expectancy.]

[Marco was kind-hearted but at the same time he had died at the hands of a titan. So when Kaneki speaks of Ghouls he can't help but to stare.]

...that's... [He looks shocked but then tries to think about this realistically.] So...there is no way they can survive on human food?

[It's like titans...but if they die without it then it's different at the same time...]

[Kaneki shakes his head.]

It damages their bodies if they try, and it tastes terrible to them anyway.

I mean, that's what I've heard. [Smooth save, Kaneki.]

Some of them don't have any problem killing a lot of people and eating as much as they want. Some of them really just want to live normal lives, though, as much as they can.

[Even as he's speaking, he realizes that he's probably exhibiting a little too much knowledge on the subject.]

[This was a lot different than titans then...]

Oh...so they have to do it to even live?

[Marco has to really think about this for a moment.]

Normal lives? So they just want to live like humans do then?

It sounds a lot more complicated than our world...

It's more complicated for the ghouls than the humans, I think.

[Kaneki's smile is vague. He looks around the area where they're loitering. That's enough of that test balloon.]

Is this place hard to navigate?

Yeah...

[He pauses.]

I guess I would feel bad if anyone had to do something like that to live. Then it's for survive...I wouldn't have a problem if they found a way to feed without killing people though.

[Part of him is surprised he said it himself...but learning a friend of his was a titan...]

Hm? A little but it's also kind of simple? Plus the closets are...magic in a way.

[Kaneki makes a note to maybe talk to Marco about what he is if the need arises. But not right now.

Magic closets sound promising, though.]

In what way?

[Marco just nods again at the comment.]

Yeah, seems you can wish for something and it just appears!

[Inside he looks around.]

Oh! This way there's a free room!

Alright.

[Kaneki continues to walk beside Marco, letting him lead. He looks around as well, taking in the building's interior more closely.]

It looks like it must be a big place. It's kind of surprising there aren't more people around.

[Walking a little quicker he enters the empty room and makes his way to the closet.]

It is pretty big...bigger than what I'm used to. There's a giant library too!

Here close the door and then wish for something and open it!

[The mention of a library is like a sonar ping in Kaneki's ears, and he hones in on it right away, though he gets distracted by the directions regarding the closer.

Stepping toward the door, he isn't really sure what to think of and settles for a can of coffee.

When he opens the door, there is a small can of black coffee, though it's nondescript, with no brand name that he can locate. Curious, he picks it up, opens it, and drinks.]

...Not bad.

[Marco was beginning to like to see what people asked for. So when Kaneki asks for the coffee he looks really curious. It's something that they could have as soilders but nothing fancy at all...it was all rather watery.

Still he smiles when he sees Kaneki's face.]

See! It's pretty amazing!

[Kaneki's already considering the possibilities and nods in agreement.]

It's definitely convenient.

[He closes the closet door again.]

I wonder where it all comes from.

I wonder just how much we can actually get from it...I haven't tested it out fully.

[This place already had a lot of things he could never imagine having back home. The closet was kind of icing on the cake.]

Wish I knew...it's pretty amazing.

Oh! And when you pick a room out it will start to become custom to you.

How do you mean?

Well you stay in a room and make it yours...it kind of turns into what you want it to.

[He guesses that's the best way to explain it...yeah.]

[Well, that doesn't seem out of the question, considering the magic closets and all.]

Do I just pick a room to stay in?

Yeah, just pick one someone else isn't in.

[Marco nods to confirm as he smiles.]

It's all pretty easy going.

It sounds like it.

[Things are never that simple, though. :(]

And people get along pretty well?

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