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[The device is very unlike the journals in Luceti, however they are ironically easier to use, probably because they actually look like communication devices. The image flicks on easily, showing Primo looking bored and disinterested, when he speaks, though, his tone holds some amusement ring to it.]

Okay, how is everyone doing? Settling in? Getting used to the idea that this isn't going to end just as suddenly as it started?

Anyway, while it's charming to get to know you all with everyone introducing themselves through those things, I think it's about time we think about what to do regarding future arrivals. Oh, yes, I'll bet with any of you that more people are going to be brought here, and unlike us, I doubt they will be lucky enough to have our dear Queen giving them a welcoming message. While it's impossible to stop the avalanche of confused messages left in the network that will happen when that time comes, we could do something to make it a bit easier on them, don't you think?

Have you guys ever heard of "Most Wanted Criminals" posters? Well, we're not looking for criminals, of course, but we're looking for people, right? Friends, family, there are chances for them to appear in the future, and wouldn't it be nice if they could arrive and easily find out that someone they know is already here and where to find them? My suggestion is simple, we could find a wall or a board in each of the districts we live in, and fill it with little advertisements regarding who we may be looking for or expecting to ever want to meet us here. Something like "Looking for students from Gekkoukan High School. Call out for Minato if you're one." or even more specific like "Searching for one Rika Furude! Meet me at the fishing pond every day from 5 pm to 9 pm. Signed Keiichi". It could be helpful for those new arrivals who are wary to use the network to search for their friends,or are simply not social enough for that

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[ Yuusei nods as he slides the cards back into his deck and starts to shuffle it, leaning back a little - he certainly seems relaxed, as if the entire 'lesson' is keeping his mind off of the fact that he... has incredibly important things to do back home. His brows furrow for a brief second as the thought crosses his mind again, but he forces it back. He's not typically one to shirk on his responsibilities, but it'd be outright rude of him to just stop the conversation, and he's gotten slightly better in regards to social etiquette from two years prior.

Slightly. ]

Tuner Monsters are monsters that are needed to Synchro Summon a Synchro Monster. [ He pause long enough to pull out Junk Warrior from his deck. ] Some Synchro Monsters require a specific Tuner Monster to summon, like this one uses Junk Synchron that I showed you earlier. The levels are important, too. Junk Warrior is Level 5, and with using Junk Synchron as its Tuner, you'd need a Level 2 non-Tuner Monster to summon it. Or two Level 1 non-Tuners.

[ At the mention of never having seen a game like this before though, Yuusei blinks at the video. That seems impossible, really. ]

If I can find a duelist that has their deck here, I'm sure you could watch us duel to see how it works. But yes, the other zone is known as the Monster Zone. There's also your Graveyard and Deck Zone. Your Spell & Trap Card Zone and Monster Zone is five cards each, with the Monster Zone in the front. Spell Cards can also be set face-down, so when you're declaring setting your cards, you don't specify if it's a Spell or Trap.

[ The interest in Riding Duels has Yuusei turning his device to face a < href=http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/258/3/c/life_size_yu_gi_oh_vehicle_by_trivto-d5eqj64.jpg>motorcycle-like vehicle that looks like it's in the process of being fixed up. Pardon him for sounding just a little proud as he shows it off to someone who hasn't seen one before - he built it from scratch, after all. ]

We duel while riding our D-Wheels.

So basically you need at least two monsters to summon a Synchro Monster? The Tuner and then non-tuners to fill up the level gap between the Tuner Monster and the Synchro Monster. Is that right?

[He hums appreciatively at the comment about watching a duel, it certainly sounded like the best way to learn more about the game and understanding it better.]

I would like to watch one, it really sounds amazing.

[He smiles though the smile drops a bit when Yuusei shows him the motorcycle-like vehicle. That's just...]

The hell?! Wasn't the game awesome enough by itself that you had to go and play it while riding motorcycles?!

[He really sounds impressed, no really, this is awesome.]

Is that your D-Wheel? How fast is it? Do they sell them like this in your world or did you have to modify it to be able to play?

That's exactly it.

[ Yuusei seems to smile a bit, and it's almost as if he could just be a teacher or some sort. Who needs Duel Academia when Yuusei is around, right? Yuusei only entertains the thought for a moment - it isn't as if he could ever see himself wearing a suit or anything, though. ]

I'm glad you seem enthusiastic about this. But yes, that's my D-Wheel - I built it from scratch with scrap parts from my home, but most people simply buy their own or build on from an older working model. Though, the engine in mine has been recently revamped to include a better programmed acceleration chip, so at the most, it can go up to 290 km/h. For the World Racing Grand Prix back home, we all needed a greater initial acceleration - the first turn of a Riding Duel is typically determined by who takes the first corner. With a bigger acceleration boost, we were mostly guaranteed a better chance at taking the first turn of the duel.

[ Oh now we're talking mechanics. ]

Of course I am, enthusiastic! I love games, specially games that provide challenge and require strategy and a bit of luck. That's what makes a game interesting! I also like motorcycles, or to ride them at least. It must require a lot of skill and talent to be able to duel while racing.

[Unless they do the race first and then duel, but it didn't sound that way to him from Yuusei's words. He listens to the explanation about the D-Wheel without bothering to hide his amazement.]

I've seen many places and worlds and I can tell you, that to find one single person who builds something mechanical from scratch with just scrap parts isn't common. At most I've seen people do it with brand new materials, never scrap ones.

That's a good machine you've got there. Do weather conditions affect you? Or are those races held in covered stadiums?

There's the option to have the D-Wheel run on autopilot during a duel, but in some situations, it's either not allowed or not advised. If it's set to autopilot and you're in a dangerous duel, chances are you'll want to be steering yourself.

[ How does he know this? Because there was in fact a duel where autopilot could've killed him, and he's got the scar on his abdomen to prove it. Not that he's about to start showing it off to people, but he has the experience to say these things at least. Yuusei reaches out to run his hand over the seat of the D-Wheel, remaining silent for a moment before speaking again. ]

This D-Wheel carries the wishes of my friends. Without it, without pushing to build it and do whatever we could to keep it together, things would be a lot different for all of us.

[ Of course, none of those friends that helped him build this are even here, sadly enough. ]

I try to avoid dueling in the rain, but it doesn't rain very often anyway. It snows even less often. The stadiums have cover in the event of weather, but a lot of Riding Duels now take place on special highways. If someone's flagged down for a duel, the request goes to Security and a Duel Lane and route is picked. Once it's authorized, any traffic on those lanes needs to move to a different lane and the route picked is the one that duelists are forced to remain on until the duel is over. Things can get unpredictable on the highways, though.

... Sorry but I can't get over the fact that steering while dueling is safer than running on autopilot. Last time I checked autopilots were supposed to make it safer.

[Obviously he hasn't checked at the right places. He shakes his head to himself before his expression turns slightly more serious at the explanation about how the D-Wheel carried the wishes of Yuusei's friends.]

In that case, I'm glad you have your D-Wheel with you. So even if you may end being the only one here, your friends' will still be with you in some way.

[He goes back to a more lighter and human tone as the other explains how races are done.]

Dueling sure is a huge thing in your world, it sounds more and more awesome the more I heard of it. And dangerous, but that only makes it even more awesome. Have you dueled a lot in highways?

I used to think it was safer, too. But typically, there aren't duels that put normal people in a life or death situation. They're meant to be fun.

[ Yuusei seems like he's lost in thought for a moment, but after a bit, he snaps himself out of it and nods. ]

Some people build their careers around dueling, actually. [ A pause. ] But yeah, I have. I rarely turn down a duel.

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