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[lunastus]

Is there a way to ascertain who arrives to this place? A register of names, perhaps?

[The ethics in keeping records are numerous but he cannot afford to care.]

There is a child I must be alerted to should she arrive. I feel the details are best expressed in private but I welcome answers regardless.

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[corruptedsave]

Yeah kind of. Only instead of it being a message from someone, it'd be the phone going "Hey that person you're looking for showed up".

[They're doing their best!]

[lunastus]

Right. Now explain what you mean by "app", if you would.

[With this last piece the puzzle of what on earth is this person saying? should be easier to solve. Hopefully.]

[corruptedsave]

Oh an app, it's like... A program on your phone.

[lunastus]

[The feeling of being the butt of a joke is becoming real.]

I suspect you don't mean anything related to a schedule?

[That's what programs have, right? Schedules and events!]

[corruptedsave]

[Hilariously Chara is being sincere in their helping.]

No, nothing like that. Although I bet there is a scheduling app somewhere on the phone.

[lunastus]

Right. Then what is its purpose, exactly?

[Don't call it a program again. Honestly.]

[corruptedsave]

It's purpose? It depends on the app, in the case of the one I'm suggesting? It would send you a message when someone with a certain name you put into it shows up here, or at least I guess uses the phone?

I dunno how it would work, I'm no app maker.

[lunastus]

Perhaps not. But your assistance is still welcome.

This amount of new technology is almost overwhelming. Especially if, like me, one has no clue about any part of it.

[corruptedsave]

Glad I could help even a little.

[A half-truth there.]

... So I'm guessing you're not from a world with phones and such then?

[lunastus]

It is just so.

And I presume for you that it is the opposite?

[corruptedsave]

You'd presume correct, sir... Or ma'am, I guess I shouldn't assume anything.

[lunastus]

Oh, hardly. You were right the first time.

[corruptedsave]

Well, it also applies to the whole things with talking about the phones too. I shouldn't assume things, although it's good to know who I'm talking to at least.

[lunastus]

A fact on which I handily agree.

Speaking of which, what should I assume about you?

[He knows nothing about this person, really.]

[corruptedsave]

Whatever you like, but if it helps to know? I'm a kid, so if you'd like I can keep an eye out for your missing kid.

[lunastus]

Oh, I see.

Well, that is a generous offer. I should not decline it, should it not be a bother. Thank you.

[corruptedsave]

If it was a bother I wouldn't even make the offer, sir.

So anything I should know about your missing kid?

[lunastus]

Plenty but I shall be brief.

She answers to the name "Victoria". Last I saw, she was sporting a red and white dress with matching hairbands. She is approximately ten years old and quite light in weight. Is that enough for you?

[She also has quite a foul mouth but well, nobody needs know that.]

[corruptedsave]

[Hey name and a basic description, that's more than Chara was expecting!]

That's more than what I was expecting, so if I find her I'll make sure to let her know someone is looking for her. Or like, keep an eye on her or something.

[Wow, much helpfulness.]

[lunastus]

Of course. Thank you for your assistance.

[corruptedsave]

You're welcome, and here's hoping your friend shows up?

[lunastus]

Indeed. She is more than a friend - but that is a story for another time.

[corruptedsave]

Of course, well then. Take care, sir.