text; @trevor.belmont

[doesitanyway]

Greetings, fellow Displaced. I'm Trevor Belmont, and I have a slightly different type of inquiry than the sort I've been seeing 'posted' on here so far.

I haven't found a library or similar resource, and am struggling with learning relevant information using the network alone. Not facts about our situation, but about this strange future we've found ourselves in. Most people here seem to be from far further along than I am, enough to work the facilities and use a very different vocabulary to mine... I suppose I'm wondering if anyone has the time and inclination to be a tutor, of sorts? Just to explain some of this technology and catch me up on relevant terms and events from the past millennium or so, hopefully enough that I can stop turning every conversation I have into a game of a thousand questions. Folks have been fairly understanding, but it's not ideal.

My only request is that anyone who responds not treat me as a fool or a child. I'm fresh out of the past, not a crib.

I've no way to pay you, yet, but hopefully we can work something out. And I do thank you in advance for your consideration.

Comments

[interminably]

No, the best adults are always learning, ever changing. I'm just pointing out which terms you used in conjunction with your stipulation.

[doesitanyway]

If you're taking issue with my language, I think I need to point out in return that it is used differently now than it was in my time. That's part of why I'm having such difficulties in this place.

If tutors are only for children in this future more's the pity, really.

[interminably]

No, not in this future or any. Tutors can be for anyone, really. But most hire tutors for children and teenagers. I think anything after that is simply considered 'helping.' You know the lot of us aren't from this future, at least not those of us who are Displaced. I wouldn't know if ninety year olds are tutored here. Perhaps they are.

[doesitanyway]

I didn't want to ask as a favor -- I'll pay retroactively, once I've gained enough understanding to be able to work here. Whatever word I could use, I'm looking to hire someone.

[interminably]

Yes, you mentioned. At the very end of your message. I see people have replied. You'll have no problem finding what it is you wish for.

[doesitanyway]

What exactly was your intent for this conversation, might I ask?

[interminably]

I'm not quite sure, Trevor. But I believe it's reached its' natural conclusion, don't you?

[doesitanyway]

I agree. Goodbye.