"Yep, I'm all set," Taia said.

"I don't have much!" Terri said.

"I find that a common attitude these days," Nitocris said.

"How many people can use magic?" Hermione asked.  "And how easy is it to make large amounts of magical tools?  That's the reason, I'm afraid.  I don't have anything against magic, but it's sadly rare."

"I don't have that much, either," said Kinexa.  "Why don't we explore the schoolgrounds?"

"That sounds fun!" Terri said.

"You are right, I'm afraid," Nitocris said. "So many things have changed in four millennia"

"Well, don't worry, girlfriend," said Toxie.  "We'll get you caught up!"

"I do know a few things. I can use the portable phone, for example," Nitocris said.

"That's a very important start," said Hermione.  "Even more when you learn how to Google for more information... assuming that you have a smart phone.  Do you?"

"I don't get why they're called that, but yes," Nitocris said.

"I can show you how to use one for research," said Hermione.  "It's not a perfect source, but you might be able to find out some useful or important things about the modern world that way."

"Ah, that sounds good. I have found somethings on here before. The games have been enjoyable," Nitocris said.
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"Games are good, as long as microtransactions don't bleed your bank account to death," said Hermione.  "But you can do a lot more with one.  Do you want me to show you?"

"If you would, please," Nitocris said, holding out her phone.

Hermione educated her on various Android functions; Toxie started shoulder-surfing after a few minutes.

"Thank you for your help," Nitocris said. "I will extract all of the secrets of this device."

"That was cool," said Toxie.  "I didn't know about some of that stuff..."

"Yes, there is much to it," Nitocris said.

"Just remember what I said about clicking links in texts and emails," said Hermione.  "You'll probably be a target of hacking attempts, sooner or later."

"I will remember," Nitocris said.

"Soooo, are we just gonna hang out here all day?" Toxie asked.  "Or what?"

"I suppose we could explore the grounds," Nitocris said.

"That's not a terrible idea," said Hermione.  "Is there anything in particular you'd like to see?"

"Where we will be eating," Nitocris said.

"Hey, that works for me," said Toxie.  "Let's go!"