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There is another newcomer to the Nexus who is hanging out on a patch of grass at the park sitting cross-legged with a laptop resting in his lap. And buzzing high above Marcus is a helicopter drone, and if one were to peer over his lap, they would see he is trying to capture an image of a small nest with the camera attachment of the drone.

Sure, he figures he ought to ask questions of where he is, but Marcus isn't the freaking out sort when it comes for his love of sci-fi portals. "A'right..." He stops flying the drone, and he leaves it to whir over the nest of fire lizards. "I got a question to ask. What is your favorite hobby?" It is a simple question, and one he thinks will get many answers. He looks excited from the look on his face.

Oh boy, oh boy. He has a way back home, and he cannot wait to tell Wrench and Josh about this place. "This place is so awesome..." He squeals under his breath. "An inter-dimensional portal to another universe is my wet dream of wet dreams. Hahaha. Wrench eat your mask."

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"I guess I read a little too much science fiction, and play waaaay too many video games during my down time. Then there is movies and everything else. But if you want me freak out a little, heh, I'll be more than happy to flail my arms about." Marcus lifts his hands up into the air and he flails them about wildly.

And while flailing a little more, Marcus nods his head. "And we don't even have the ability to do that. So, it'll take a whole lot of money, and a whole lot of brilliant minds to figure out how to make it work." Marcus better and he know that things need to be done naturally. And to make sure those who aren't going to use it for personal and ill reasons.

"I've been to the area where there's a whole ton of places to sit, but other than that, I haven't been anywhere else. I can bring up a map on my phone, or do you know of other places to visit?"

His arm flailing makes her giggle. "Sure, that helps." She looks over his laptop again. "Is the drone flying a hobby, or does it have something to do with your work? I was a big fan of science fiction, too, and that helped inspire me to pursue a career in biology."

It still is a foreign idea to her, humans living on only one planet with no means to get off of it. But if there isn't an overwhelming need to leave Earth, then they can afford to explore at their leisure.

"Oh, yeah, the Plaza. I feel like everyone ends up there at some point..." She frowns thoughtfully. "Well, there's a huge shopping district that has all kinds of nice stores and restaurants. There is also the Wilds, if you like nature. Um, the Industrial District has some interesting vehicle repair shops, but you have to be careful, it starts to get sketchy out there. The AV field should protect you from violence, but you can still get ripped off."

"It is a bit of both, part of my job and a hobby. I find it great that I get to combine the two together. Even if I find myself getting into a bit of trouble while doing it. You live what for me is science fiction, but I suppose there's still more things to find inspiration to push yourselves further and further."

Marcus figures at some point there will be something out there in space, be more space stations with better functionality than the ISS, mining operations on asteroids and then the eventual push to find a new home.

"I take this place will take whatever money I got on me. Or do they have some type of exchange where I can swap out a few bucks, for whatever money this place uses." Marcus looks quite impressed, and he then looks around the park once more. Putting his hand to his chin, he mmms. "I'm cool with nature, but I'm much more happier hanging out in civilization. Oh, are there any hotels or a place I can stay for cheap?"

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"What kind of trouble?" She asks before looking embarrassed. "Sorry, you don't have to answer that... " Marcus seems like a good guy, but she knows what kind of trouble people with computer skills can get into. "My world may seem advanced, but compared to yours it's only in the fields of robotics and space travel. We aren't any more advanced in the biological sciences. No flying cars, either, or replicators."

Sarah comes trotting over to them again, proudly holding the ball in her mouth. She flops down on the ground next to Marcus and chews on her prize. Ethel has given up chasing her and is dozing under the tree that Bucky is perched in. "There are currency exchanges... you can find those in the shopping district. But I think most places take Earth money because it's so common." She frowns a little at the question of where to stay. "You'll find lots of places to stay there, too, but I don't know how much any of them cost."

"Nah, it's cool. I break into the computers, and distribute information on all sorts of corrupt types. You know, big business, banks, and politicians." Marcus seems cool about it, and then he laughs a little bit. "Big Brother and taking the fight to the New World Order. Or well one global government instead of having a bunch of sovereign countries, with a fun size fits all type of government."

He sounds serious, and in fact, he is serious. Marcus places his arm around Sarah, and he laughs a little. "I know it sounds a bit crazy, but people just don't seem to focus on it. That or they're feed a bunch of lies, and they gobble it up."

"Darn! I would have hoped you'd have flying cars and food replicators!" He reaches over for Sarah's ball, and he tosses it in the air and catches it in his hands. "Good. I don't need anywhere special, and maybe I'll set up an Arcade or something like the shop that acts like a front for the hacker group that I work with."

That's the sort of trouble she was assuming, but she's glad to hear that Marcus is using his hacking powers for good. Although she loses him a little with his global government theory. "We've had that for the last 50 years or so... one government to oversee all twelve colonies. But it was planned and voted on all in the open." She frowns thoughtfully. "I'm sure we had corruption, too, but it's not much of an issue right now."

Sarah lets Marcus take the ball, hoping he'll throw it. She follows the toss with her head, then whines a little when it lands back in his hand. "Sorry to disappoint," Adia says with a small laugh. "You can probably find both here, to be honest... an arcade, like a video-game arcade? That would be fun. I haven't seen anything like that here."

"See that's the thing. It wouldn't give people a choice. And besides, what might be in the best interest of one country or in your case colony, might not work in another. So it is all being done in the name of freedom." Marcus really wonders how Star Trek manages to make it all seem so peaceful. And he sighs. Not all good ideas on paper really are good ideas in reality.

"Corruption runs deep when it comes to politics. Business too. The bigger you get the more powerful you are, and you don't seem to care about the little person. Not to say that there's good, but man there is lots of greedy businessmen who'd love the whole one government idea."

Marcus turns his head to Sarah, with a playful smile on his face, and he is more than happy to give the ball another throw. "You bet! Now if I can find some vintage video games. Centipede, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Frogger!" He is almost dancing in his seat, as the sound of an old time arcade like those on the Santa Monica peer seems to bring a tear to his eye. "Ski ball, hoops, and man it'll be great."

"Oh... I understand now, okay." Although it's hard for her to reconcile a world full of shady businesses and political conspiracies with that beautiful video of San Fransisco. "I hope you can bring that corruption to light."

Sarah chases after the ball, but takes her time bringing it back. Playtime at the park has managed to wear her out a little. A few more rounds of fetch and she'll be ready to go back home.

The list of video games is unfamiliar to Adia, although she recognizes ski ball and hoops. "Do you think you'll have foosball?" she asks hopefully. "I really like foosball..."

"Already tackled one big pain in the ass, but I'm sure there will be another corrupt business to take its place. Then again our little group has lots of followers." Marcus hates the idea himself, and there are other things he would rather do with his life. But he isn't about to argue about the things he's done in order to save the world. But the world is a chaotic place, and shedding the light of truth to the rest of the world. "So I can afford a little time off."

Marcus holds his hand out for Sarah, and he has enough energy to keep this up. Though it might be due to the fact, he's playing fetch with a Pokemon.

"I'll be sure to scrounge up a foosball table or two. And air hockey." Marcus scrunches his face up as he tries to think of more arcade games to add. "Maybe people can bring some games from their own worlds. Think of it as a bit of way to get to learn about each other's cultures a bit better."

"What, on social media?" She frowns thoughtfully. "That's good, right? If more people are aware of what's going on, there's more power to stop it." As far as deserving a break, Adia seems to approve. "There's only so much good you can do before you need to take a break or risk burning out. I'd spend all day helping others if I didn't remind myself to rest now and then."

Playing fetch with a pokémon does add an extra bit of flare to a game of fetch. Sarah plops the ball into Marcus's hand, eager for another round.

"Oooh, air hockey." Adia's eyes light up. "I haven't played that in ages... you should ask around and see what people play. I'll bet there's a lot of fun games out there."

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