[ While Yuri is no longer new, he distinctly remembers what it felt like. He's been around long enough to recognize many shard-bearers, but the fellow muttering to himself beside him doesn't ring any bells. With the crowd not being nearly so raucous as typical celebratory Springstar fare, Yuri can certainly hear him, which gives him the distinct impression the man is lost. ]
Doesn't make sense, but we're stuck dealing with it anyway.
[ He cuts in like an overly assertive dance partner, turning to regard the fellow more properly. Or, more to the point, to study his features. Arriving in this place can be a harrowing experience, to say nothing of how disorienting waking up buried is. If this guy is new, it's assuredly a lot to process. ]
Suppose the good news is you're far from the first.
[ So, at least, there are others who know how it is. ]
II.
Doesn't make sense, but we're stuck dealing with it anyway.
[ He cuts in like an overly assertive dance partner, turning to regard the fellow more properly. Or, more to the point, to study his features. Arriving in this place can be a harrowing experience, to say nothing of how disorienting waking up buried is. If this guy is new, it's assuredly a lot to process. ]
Suppose the good news is you're far from the first.
[ So, at least, there are others who know how it is. ]