Yes, I was born in America. Russian is not my first language, nor do I often encounter cause to speak it. While no offense is taken, I do hope that it isn't problematic?
[In truth, Yuri appreciates the chance to speak in another language. It is a welcome exercise of the mind, although he must continue to be cautious. Not long after his arrival he had caught wind of disparaging remarks being made on the muttered breaths of passersby. Sometimes, if they knew his name, those remarks were directed at him. Mostly they were in reference to the news, however.]
[Taking a seat next to Jayden, Yuri opens his paper as well and begins reading where he left off earlier. Nothing about his expression gives away what he may be feeling about the article.]
I come from a city called Sternbild. Geographically, you would place it on top of New York City.[He touches his thumb to the tip of his tongue, then applies it to the corner of the paper, flipping the page.]Technologically speaking, the world I am from is rather well equipped. It is a little like this place in that...modern conveniences have been made all the more convenient. Of course, there aren't errant children flying around on hover vehicles. As for the Soviet Union...
[Closing his eyes for a moment, Yuri shakes his head.]
The year is NC 1978. There isn't a Soviet Union. There never has been.
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[In truth, Yuri appreciates the chance to speak in another language. It is a welcome exercise of the mind, although he must continue to be cautious. Not long after his arrival he had caught wind of disparaging remarks being made on the muttered breaths of passersby. Sometimes, if they knew his name, those remarks were directed at him. Mostly they were in reference to the news, however.]
[Taking a seat next to Jayden, Yuri opens his paper as well and begins reading where he left off earlier. Nothing about his expression gives away what he may be feeling about the article.]
I come from a city called Sternbild. Geographically, you would place it on top of New York City. [He touches his thumb to the tip of his tongue, then applies it to the corner of the paper, flipping the page.] Technologically speaking, the world I am from is rather well equipped. It is a little like this place in that...modern conveniences have been made all the more convenient. Of course, there aren't errant children flying around on hover vehicles. As for the Soviet Union...
[Closing his eyes for a moment, Yuri shakes his head.]
The year is NC 1978. There isn't a Soviet Union. There never has been.