[ cute, kid. keep that attitude and you might just go far in life. he shrugs, his tone remaining light and affable. ]

You're American, then? I've been to New York a couple of times. I can't say that I ever really saw the appeal. Always preferred Moscow, myself.

[ it was also the seventies.

but back to business. ]

Some of these kits were damaged in the descent down here. What I'm trying to do is separate the useful supplies from the useless ones. Anything that isn't ripped is fine. But any containers that have been cornpromised, even if it's just a small dent, should be avoided. We don't want to risk cross-contamination.

And make sure to avoid anything sharp.

[ . . . ]

Not too different from New York, come to think of it. You might be more prepared than you thought.