[Locked to Residents]

[emp3thy]

[After dusk on the evening of the second day, two people approach the entrance to the tunnels. One remains above, casually acting as a lookout, while the other slips into the tunnel once the coast is clear. A short while later, the following typewritten message appears on the journal.

For once, Minato has a lot to say, and the text (and the privacy) are necessary for making sure it works out.]

Hello, Luceti. My name is Minato Arisato. I'm using the secure network for this message.

We know that Kin'cora is just one of the enclosures outside of Luceti. Normally we don't get to see people from outside except on missions. Right now we have a special chance.

I've seen people on both sides getting angry about this situation. But the reality is, we are all on the same side. Every person in an enclosure is kept ignorant by the Malnosso. We still don't know much about what happens in this world beyond the war. Neither do the Kin'corans. And that's our chance. I want to ask everyone to try and befriend as many visitors as you can. They won't be here forever. That means they'll end up in other places. If they know they have people here willing to help them, we'll have the advantage.

Back home, I found power from making connections with strangers I could have ignored. It's the same here. Two enclosures are much stronger than one. We don't know when we might meet the Kin'corans again on a mission. If we do, we can exchange information. But if they are still afraid of us when that happens, they won't help.

I know it won't be easy. But we can't think of this as a problem. This is a chance that we can't waste.

Thanks for reading. If someone else has something to say securely, please go ahead. The Malnosso can't access this posting.

[And so ends the longest thing he's written since coming to Luceti. Maybe no one will listen. Maybe they will. But Minato is confident that something will change. Luceti is full of good people in a bad situation - just as Kin'cora must be. They have the power to work things out.]

Comments

[Written]

[thefinaljedi]

[Sage words from a sage young man. Luke had only just met Minato, but he liked the boy already. He'd had a few run-ins with the refugees, but nothing that'd been violent. Just typical paranoia]

This is exactly the kind of thinking that we need. Working together with people from all over is how the Rebellion took down the Empire.

Have you managed to talk to any of the Kin'corans?

[Typed]

[emp3thy]

A few so far. They're upset, but I think they'll listen with time.

[Written]

[thefinaljedi]

I hope so. I've met a pair of soldiers from my world. I think its possible that they'll take to the idea, if I speak with them.

It stands to reason we may have met people from Kin'cora before though.

[Written]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[...Ah, there we go...another name he'd almost forgotten. Minato, was it? It's surprising to see him going at length over much of anything, really--then again, it was probably something he felt the need to say.

...Probably as good a time as any to speak up.]

It's good to know that you're having faith, but...is it still possible to reach out to them?

-> Voice

[godbent]

Yes?! What's wrong with you, are you stupid?! These are just people, you moron!

[Voice]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[When that happens, he's not sure of what to do for a sec. He does compose himself, however, and realize--maybe that wasn't the best of word choice...]

No--I wasn't trying to give off an uncaring vibe. Sorry.

It's just, I'd like to be optimistic about this situation, but I can't help expecting the worst of this.

[Written]

[emp3thy]

[Like Haruhi he's a bit surprised by Souji, and not just because he didn't realize he was back. He knows the guy well enough from a long time ago to know he's usually more optimistic. But, Haruhi's reaction is still a little much. Minato steps in after he sees her ragequit.]

We just can't let difficulty stop us.

[Written]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

...I know--and understand--that. Sorry if I seemed so negative, just then.

[Between coming back to one of his best friends leaving and coming back with his memories intact, with lots of debts weighing down on him, he hasn't been in the best state of mind.

Not that neither Minato, nor Haruhi would know at this time...]

[Written]

[lostinmyway]

[The more Grune reads, the more she smiles. While Minato may have more sophisticated ideas, at the core, this is exactly what Grune believes.]

I think that's a wonderful idea! You're exactly right--it's always better to make friends. ♥

[Minato will doubtless be not at all surprised that she and Ryoji got along beautifully when he was in Luceti.]

[Written]

[emp3thy]

[nope, he wouldn't be surprised in least.]

I'm glad you think so too.

[Written]

[lostinmyway]

I'm sure everyone will become very close once we all get to know each other a little better.

[Written]

[breaks_destiny]

[You tell them, Minato. Not that Keiichi is probably one to talk since he has been basically playing hikikomori since most of the Kin'corans arrived. It's not something to worry about yet, it has barely been two days and it's not as if he was locked in his room, he just has tried to not leave the house unless strictly necessary and when he has been out he has made sure to return as soon as possible. And it's not as if he has reacted negatively to the girl Minato brought home, though he can't help to eye here warily when no one sees him.

But all in all, besides Keiichi apparently being in the mood to stay at home and work on his paintings and such there's nothing to worry about. At least on Minato's part, Haruhi may have some words for her vice-president for not appearing at the headquarters today and without warning. At any rate, a familiar handwriting for Minato will appear in the journals.]

That's true. It's logical that they would be angry, they have suffered an invasion and been thrown to a place that is much better than their own place. We have always been lucky to be able to not suffer those invasions and in the past when those happened they were repelled, but those people haven't been that lucky, they aren't just prisoners like us, they are now war refugees as well and that's a tough role. And it's easy for us to be angry at them for "invading" so suddenly, except that it was never their choice and it's not really that bad to have new people come in, new air in the room avoids the air to become stagnant even if it's just let in for a little while.

[See he even manages to write down things that sound like what Keiichi would normally say, he really thinks them, even if for each sentence and hope in that paragraph he has ten "but"s running in his mind that give him reasons to be wary of the Kin'corans.]

But there's no need for you to reach to all of them yourself, you know. There are many of us here, let others make some bonds and come home soon before it gets late.

[And dangerous. But it's always dangerous, then again Minato is strong. Yes, he's strong, it's not dangerous for him yet. But it may be dangerous later. Inside home it's safer, even with that girl here, she may be harmless after all and if not this is their home, they have advantage here.

... His wrist is a bit itchy now.]

[Written]

[emp3thy]

[He's not surprised to see Keiichi agree, or to talk so much about it in return. The last request is a bit oddly phrased, but is dark and a little more unpredictable outside, so he doesn't pay it that much attention. There is something else he needs to say, though...]

I'll be back soon.

Haruhi was looking for you.

[Written]

[breaks_destiny]

[He's not surprised about Haruhi being looking for him, it's to be expected.]

I'm home.

[For half a minute that's all he sends in answer, as if that explains anything. Of course it doesn't and even Keiichi realizes that.]

I'll talk with her tomorrow later soon I'm sending her a message now.

[Part of him wants to push it away, he doesn't want to have to explain why he hasn't appeared at the headquarters, specially after Minato's message. But Haruhi isn't just his boss, she's his friend and she deserves it, she doesn't deserve to be pushed away. She's not a bad girl, she's not dangerous, she has done so much for him, even if it was actually another version of her who did it, the memories are there for her so it's the same. It's one thing to keep himself from the Kin'corans, it's a completely different thing to keep himself from his friends.]

written

[magentarific]

When you get going you really get going, don't you?

I'll see what I can do.

written

[emp3thy]

That used up my monthly word quota.

written

[magentarific]

Are you sure you should be responding to messages? You might go into a coma from word abuse.

written;

[repudiate]

How noble, Minato. [ she does mean it though, despite the deadpan that looms over it - she does somewhat agree with what he's saying, even if forming bonds has never been particularly easy for her ever since the death of her family. ]

I don't know how many people will listen to your advice though.

written;

[emp3thy]

It will work. Everyone in Luceti was a stranger at one point.

[Voice]

[vulcanblazer]

Thank you! Finally, some sense around here. Should've known it would've come from you, Minato.

I've been saying since we heard about them that the Kin'corans were probably good people at heart. There's been quite a few troublemakers, but that's not nearly all of them.

From what I've seen, a lot of the Kin'corans have been pretty peaceful, too. We just need to talk to them.

[written]

[emp3thy]

And New Feathers don't always trust right away either. We just need to try.

[Written]

[everyonesconfidant]

I wholeheartedly agree with you, Minato. People are telling me not to trust the Kin'corans, but I've been trying to help them and explain things to them the best I can. Granted, they've been rebuffing my offers to help, but at least I'm trying. It seems their hatred of us is caused by how little they know about us, so I've been trying to clear up their misconceptions, but like I said... I've been rebuffed a lot.

[Written]

[emp3thy]

They are in a tough situation. But now they aren't alone.

[voice]

[redjacketthief]

[The rational side of him knew that this was wise, but he the feeds he was overhearing over the journals over the last few days were hard to forget.]

It's a good idea and all, [and one he had figured on carrying through himself,] but are you sure it's wise to try anything with people who are this emotionally overworked right now?

[voice]

[emp3thy]

That makes it even more important.