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Hi, City.

I know I came in a few weeks ago, but it's been a long haul from home, and I've been getting used to things around here. How long does it usually take to get used to things around here, anyway? Everytime I feel even a little more settled, a curse comes along and the feeling goes away.

But at least I'm pretty sure I have this Network thing worked out. It's not too much different from my radio transmitter at home. Howard would probably love to see this thing, that's for sure.

But I do have a question, and it's going to sound strange, but...does metal around here work the way it does back in your world?

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Have a mental breakdown?

You say that like it's common.

Is it?

I admit, I haven't always coped as well as I should have. And sooner or later, everyone hits a curse that, well, gets to them I suppose.

I'm sorry to hear that, ma'am.

It will happen to you, sooner or later.

[PAUSE]

I hope it doesn't.

For your sake, I'll hope so as well, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

I don't think that kind of attitude would work for me.

And what attitude will work for you?

One that's a little more optimistic.

Ah, you're an optimist.

I guess I am.

I envy that a little.

....it's not so hard.

For you, perhaps.

Maybe.

You seem to be a good man. What's your name?

Steve Rogers, ma'am.

I'm Mara Lesser, and you don't need to call me ma'am, just Mara will be fine.

Mara, then. You can call me Steve.

Steve it is. I'm glad the City can still retain those with your kind of optimism.

Well...I try my best.

I'm certain you do. I hope you find answers to your other questions.

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