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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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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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